About me
My work is thoughtful, trauma-informed, and relational, shaped by over 17 years of practice as an integrative counsellor. I provide a calm, supportive space where you can explore what is happening for you and begin to understand your experiences at your own pace.
People come to therapy for many reasons — anxiety, low mood or depression, low self-esteem, trauma, relationship difficulties, or a sense of feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected. Sometimes the reasons are clear, and sometimes there is just a feeling that something isn’t quite right, even if it’s hard to put into words.
How I Work
I work integratively and relationally, meaning the therapeutic relationship is central to the work we do together. Alongside present-day difficulties, such as anxiety, low self-esteem, or relationship challenges, I explore how patterns developed over time, including attachment and early experiences which may continue to influence how you feel and relate now.
My approach is compassionate, reflective, and collaborative, grounded in many years of clinical experience. Therapy is paced to suit you, supporting emotional regulation, greater self-understanding, and meaningful, sustainable change.
Trauma Therapy & EMDR
I am trained in somatic trauma therapy and EMDR therapy, with extensive experience supporting people following overwhelming or traumatic experiences such as assault, accidents, loss, shock, or complex and developmental trauma. Trauma can affect both mind and body, leaving the nervous system in a state of high alert.
My work is carefully paced and trauma-informed, grounded in safety, relationship, and nervous system regulation, supporting a gradual return to balance, stability, and a greater sense of connection.
Practical Details
I offer a reduced-rate initial session, giving you the opportunity to see whether I feel like the right therapist for you.
My private practice is based in North Kingston / Kingston upon Thames, a 10-minute walk from the station, with good transport links and free on-street parking. Daytime and evening appointments are available, with the latest session at 8pm.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications
Registered and Accredited Member of BACP
BA Hons Integrative Relational Counselling
AQA Intermediate Counselling Skills.
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
Gestalt Certificate in Working with Children and Adolescents
Diploma in Integrative Relational Supervision
Certificate in Somatic Trauma Training with Babette Rothschild
EMDR Training Parts 1 & 2 ( EMDR Association)
Work Experience
I have been running a busy Private Practise in Kingston since Nov 2013
I have worked previously in General Practice in Kingston from and a charitable low cost counselling service in Epsom.(2009-013)
I was a Programme leader, Lecturer and Supervisor on the BA Hons Integrative Relational College at Kingston College ( 2018-2024)
I ran Supervision Groups at the West London Counselling Centre 2016-2018
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£75.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
I offer week-day sessions from 8:00 and my last session is 19:00
The sessions are 50 minute and fee is £75
I offer a reduced rate initial session - allowing you to explore whether counselling feels right to you and whether we are the right people to work together.
I also offer a limited number of reduced fee places for students and those on lower incomes please ask about availiability.
48 hours notice is required when cancelling a session and if not the full fee of £75 will be charged.
Fees will be reviewed on an annual basis
I am happy to work online or by telephone. I also offer walk and talk if this is something that might be of interest to you let's discuss further at the initial session.
When I work
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Further information
Duration of Counselling
I work on either a short term (6-12 weeks) and/or long term (open ended) basis depending upon your needs. We would discuss this at our initial session. This can be flexible and reviewed throughout our work.
Code of Ethics
As an Accredited registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) I abide by their Ethical Framework for Good Practice.
Member Organisation(s)
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
BUPA & AVIVA
