About me
If you feel overwhelmed by a life change, are struggling with a sense of loss, or are finding it difficult to manage the complexities of your wellbeing, please know that you do not have to face this alone. I believe that therapy is first and foremost a human encounter: a safe and non-judgemental space where your story can be heard and received with care. My role is to walk alongside you as we explore the challenges you are facing, helping you to make sense of your feelings and rediscover your inner resilience. In my practice, I integrate the warmth of a person-centred approach with the depth of existential philosophy and the analysis of symbolic processes, offering you a space where your experience is not simply managed but understood in its deepest meaning.
As a BACP accredited psychotherapist and an NCPS accredited supervisor with over 20 years of experience and 7,800 hours of practice, I bring a rich wealth of knowledge to our sessions, combining clinical rigour with a philosophical vision of the human psyche. Having supported my own loved ones through severe mental health difficulties, I bring genuine empathy and lived experience to our work, ensuring that you feel truly seen. Furthermore, as a neurodivergent professional, I am particularly attentive to the diverse ways in which we process and communicate, ensuring our relationship is built on authentic respect for your unique way of being. I currently offer sessions exclusively online, providing a flexible and welcoming environment to begin this journey together.
Training, qualifications & experience
TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS
Clinical Qualifications
Clinical Supervision Training (NCPS accredited), 2025.
L5 Psychotherapeutic Counselling, 2025.
L4 Therapeutic Counselling, 2023.
Diploma in Humanistic Counselling, Italy, 2008.
Education
Level 3 Award in Teaching and Training (120 hrs), 2018.
MA Competence Assessment - University of Florence, 2008 (NARIC Comparison advisable).
MA in Career Guidance, Italy, 2006, (NARIC Comparison advisable).
BA (Hons) in Adult Educational Science - University of Florence, 2001, (NARIC Comparison advisable).
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Advanced Clinical Training and Therapeutic Approaches
Polyvagal Informed Therapy Master Class with Deb Dana (16 hrs), 2025. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (12 hrs), 2025. CPD training in Trauma-Informed Practice for Complex Presentations, 2018, 2022, 2024. Online and Telephone Counselling (80 hrs - NCPS accredited), 2020.
Specialist Clinical Training and Expressive Arts
Expert in Theories and Techniques of Communication in Groups, Postgraduate course (240 hrs), 2002. Advanced Groups Facilitation: Psychodrama Groups for 3 years, 2000-2003. Gestalt Groups (40 hrs), 2000-2003. Theatre studies and experience, 15 years, 1976-1998.
Clinical CPD and Integrative Modalities
Jungian Depth Psychology and Symbolic Process CPD Diploma (40 hrs), 2026. Deep Reflective Practice: The Alchemy of Symbols (36 hrs), 2025. Mindfulness for Professionals (36 hrs), 2025. Informal studies in Comparative Philosophy and Religions, 1976-1994.
Specialist Clinical Focus and Inclusion
Level 2 Understanding Domestic Abuse (60 hrs), 2023. Eating Disorder specialist training (7 hrs), 2022. The Dyslexia Aware Therapeutic Approach (21 hrs), 2019. Level 2 Understanding Behaviour that Challenges (60 hrs), 2019. Level 2 Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties and Principles (60 hrs), 2018. Level 2 Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities (60 hrs), 2018. Managing Suicidal Conversation, Samaritans (7 hrs), 2018. Working with Addiction (7 hrs), 2018.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (UK & NHS)
Psychotherapist / Counsellor | BetterHelp / Private Practice / HQ Therapy (2022 – Present) I maintain a high-volume clinical caseload, having completed approximately 800 hours of therapeutic consultations in the United Kingdom to date. My practice involves delivering BACP-accredited therapeutic interventions through a rigorous trauma-informed lens, managing diverse and complex presentations within an international online framework. I ensure high professional standards of care, focusing on the autonomy of the client and the depth of the therapeutic encounter.
Mental Health Peer Coach | North London NHS Foundation Trust (2019 – Present) I contribute to Multidisciplinary Team effectiveness by delivering evidence-based coaching interventions. My role focuses on supporting service users with long-term mental health conditions, utilising specialist knowledge of NHS pathways to facilitate goal-oriented recovery. This role has been pivotal in consolidating my operational mastery within the British healthcare system while honouring my lived experience in mental health advocacy.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Italy)
Career Guidance and Educational Consultant | European-Funded Projects (2001 – 2015) During my fourteen-year tenure in Italy, I conducted approximately 7,000 hours of professional consultations within the framework of European Social Fund (ESF) projects. I specialised in adult career development and educational guidance, facilitating complex life transitions and personal growth for a broad demographic of clients. This extensive experience in human development and transitional support forms the foundation of my senior practitioner status.
I CAN SUPPORT WITH
· Complex Life Transitions & Existential Crises
· Identity, Culture & Sense of Belonging
· Neurodivergence & Dyslexia in Adulthood
· Caregiver Burden & Supporting Severe Mental Health
· Grief, Loss & Symbolic Meaning
· Deep-seated Loneliness & Relational Complexity
· Authenticity & Personal Individuation
· Chronic Stress & Existential Anxiety
· Self-Worth & the Internal Dialogue
ACCREDITED PROFESSIONAL MEMBER
- British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
- National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)
- International Association for Counselling (IAC)
- AssoCounseling (Italian professional body)
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 National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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.
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
THE ART OF ENCOUNTER: AN INTEGRATIVE PERSPECTIVE
My practice is fundamentally Person-Centred, rooted in the belief that the therapeutic relationship is the primary vehicle for change. However, I recognize that complex human experiences often require a multifaceted lens. Consequently, I integrate fragments of diverse methodologies—ranging from the depth of Jungian and Psychodynamic insights to the structured reflection of Narrative therapy and Mindfulness. I also draw upon Bibliotherapy and both Eastern and Western philosophies to enrich our dialogue. These tools are never applied rigidly; instead, they are woven into our encounter to support your unique process of self-discovery. By blending the warmth of a humanistic core with the analytical rigour of existential and symbolic thought, I offer a tailored space where different therapeutic languages serve to deepen your journey toward authenticity.
· Adaptive Elements: Humanistic CBT for practical containment
· Core Foundation: Person-Centred Therapy
· Existential Framework: Drawing on Eastern and Western Philosophies
· Depth Insights: Jungian & Psychodynamic Perspectives
· Narrative & Symbolic Analysis: For exploring life complexities
· Therapeutic Coaching: Pragmatic tools for goal-setting and life transitions
· Reflective Tools: Mindfulness & Bibliotherapy
THERAPEUTIC COACHING
My integrative approach is further enhanced by the inclusion of Therapeutic Coaching, which I employ as a pragmatic tool when the client’s journey calls for focused action and goal-oriented clarity. Rather than a separate practice, coaching within my framework acts as a bridge between deep existential reflection and the practicalities of life transitions. It allows us to translate the insights gained from symbolic and philosophical enquiry into concrete steps toward authenticity. By combining the rigorous containment of psychotherapy with the proactive momentum of coaching, I ensure that the therapeutic encounter is not only a space for profound understanding but also a catalyst for tangible change in your daily life. This synthesis ensures that even the most complex internal shifts find a practical resonance in how you inhabit your world.
Fees
£60.00 per session
Additional information
I offer some concessions to students or individuals on a low income.
An initial free 15-minute phone call to ask questions and see if I might be the right counsellor for you.
