About me
I am a registered UKCP accredited psychotherapist and a member of the Foundation for Psychotherapy & Counselling (FPC). I have over 40 years experience of providing therapeutic interventions within the NHS, private practice and the criminal justice system. During this time I have worked with people to improve their quality of life by overcoming emotional and psychological difficulties particularly in relation to anxiety, depression and relationship issues. In addition, I have considerable experience of assisting individuals with challenging issues relating to substance use, chemsex, pornography addictions, problematic sexual behaviour, religious trauma, those leaving religious sects, employment issues, organisational dynamics, PTSD, moral injury, offending behaviour and imprisonment.
I have considerable experience of men and women working in adult industries and sex work.
The first appointment is used to make a full assessment of the situation. This is a mutual process to consider the most likely effective way of working together. A working agreement is then established to ensure respect, safety and to answer any questions.
Following the assessment then short or long term intervention commences. The minimum number is usually 6 to 12 weekly appointment and long term work is usually open-ended with reviews every 3 months.
I am qualified to provide both psychodynamic, cognitive behavioural therapy and dialectical behaviour therapy. I train and coach effective mindfulness meditation techniques to assist many areas of personal development.
Clinical supervision is available for trainees and qualified practitioners.
For those involved in legal proceedings I can provide Forensic mental health assessments to assist in judicial process. These assessments can be commissioned by legal representatives, the probation service and by the courts.
Training, qualifications & experience
My professional training has been substantial and completed with highly reputable bodies. This includes:
- Post Graduate Diploma in Psychodynamic Studies - Roehampton University. London
- Advanced Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling - WPF Therapy. London
- Post Qualifying Certificate in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Skills - WPF Therapy. London
- Diploma in Applied Group Analytic Skills - WPF Therapy. London
- Certificate in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy - British Isles DBT Training Team.
- Certificate - SOGP Facilitator - National Probation Service
- Additional trainings in: Trauma, Practice and Principles and Forensic Psychotherapy - Tavistock & Portman NHS Trust
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.
The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.
As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.
UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I have considerable experience of working with destructive and offending behaviour, addictions, resettlement issues following imprisonment and the impact of imprisonment on the family. I provide forensic mental health assessments to assist in legal proceedings within both magistrates and crown courts.
Special clinical interests include:
- criminality
- trauma
- destructive behaviour
- chemsex
- Involvement in the adult industries
- Use of pornography
Therapies offered
Fees
£65.00 - £300.00
Additional information
Assessment £150 - £300
Ongoing £65 - £300
A limited reduced fee scheme is available for those on low income
Clinical Supervision:
£100 - 60 mins
Forensic court assessments - £300 per hour
When I work
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Further information
Appointments are available on weekday evenings in Godalming.
