About me
Life can sometimes leave us feeling overwhelmed, disconnected from ourselves, or struggling to make sense of who we are and where we are going. You may be experiencing anxiety, depression, the effects of trauma, relationship difficulties, chronic illness, or a loss of meaning and purpose. Whatever brings you to therapy, I offer a safe and supportive space where you can explore your experiences and find your own way forward.
I am a qualified transpersonal counsellor trained at the Psychosynthesis Trust in London. I have a particular interest in working with trauma, especially among members of the LGBTQ+ community, people from migrant backgrounds, and those living with chronic health conditions. Alongside this, I have experience supporting clients with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, life transitions, grief, and the feelings of overwhelm and despair that life's challenges can sometimes bring.
My approach is rooted in psychosynthesis, which recognises that we are more than our symptoms or difficulties. While understanding and healing past wounds is important, therapy can also help us reconnect with our strengths, values, creativity, and sense of purpose. I believe that even painful experiences can become opportunities for deeper self-understanding and growth.
Alongside my counselling practice, I am also an experienced natural health practitioner, astrologer and yoga teacher. This broader perspective allows me to appreciate the connections between mind, emotions, body and, where relevant, spirituality. While counselling remains at the heart of my work, I may occasionally draw on this wider experience when it is helpful and appropriate.
Why choose to work with me?
We all need support at different points in our lives. Sometimes we know exactly what is wrong; at other times we simply have a sense that something is not working, that we feel stuck, lost, or disconnected from ourselves. Therapy can help bring clarity to these experiences.
My aim is not to tell you who you are or what decisions you should make, but to help you understand yourself more fully and discover your own inner resources. Together, we will explore the patterns, beliefs and experiences that may be holding you back, while identifying new possibilities for growth and change.
I work holistically, recognising the close relationship between mind, feelings and body. Where appropriate, we may discuss wider aspects of wellbeing, including lifestyle, self-care and other supportive practices, or I may suggest additional professional support where this could be beneficial.
Although I offer both short-term and longer-term therapy, I believe that meaningful and lasting change develops through a strong therapeutic relationship built on trust, honesty and collaboration. Creating a space where you feel heard, understood and accepted is central to how I work, and together we will work towards goals that feel meaningful and realistic for you.
Psychosynthesis is ultimately about becoming more fully yourself. My role is to accompany and support you in that process, helping you navigate difficulties while reconnecting with your strengths, potential and deeper sense of purpose.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am trained at Level 7, an accredited member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society, and a registered member of the BACP. I am also fully insured and undergo regular supervision.
I have been working with people in various therapeutic roles for over 30 years. I am also an experienced natural health practitioner, astrologer, and yoga teacher.
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.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£75.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I currently charge £60 for an online session and £75 in person. I work in person in central Brighton and Holborn in Central London.
I offer concessionary rates on a sliding scale for those who are low-waged or unemployed.
Further information
Psychosynthesis is a therapeutic approach that helps us reconnect with parts of ourselves that may have been lost, hidden or neglected over time. This includes not only the painful experiences, beliefs and patterns that may have developed in response to life's challenges, but also the strengths, creativity and potential that may not yet have found expression.
When we enter the world, we are unique individuals with a natural need to be loved, seen, heard and accepted for who we are. Regardless of how supportive our upbringing may have been, many of us learn to adapt to the expectations of others in ways that distance us from our authentic selves. We can lose touch with our needs, values, aspirations and sense of purpose.
Therapy offers an opportunity to rediscover those forgotten aspects of ourselves and to develop a deeper understanding of who we are. My role is not to tell you what to believe or how to live your life, but to support you in exploring your own experience and finding a way forward that feels meaningful and true to you.
I use a range of therapeutic approaches to help you gain greater insight into your thoughts, feelings and patterns of behaviour. Together, we can explore what is working in your life, what is no longer serving you, and what changes you may wish to make. The aim is to help you develop greater self-awareness, resilience and confidence in navigating life's challenges.
Alongside my counselling practice, I bring experience as a natural health practitioner, yoga teacher and astrologer. This allows me to work from a broader, holistic perspective that recognises the connection between mind, emotions and body. Where appropriate, and if it aligns with your interests and values, we may also explore the spiritual dimensions of your experience.
If you are looking for a therapist who can support both emotional healing and personal growth, while remaining respectful of your individual worldview, I may be the right person to accompany you on that journey.
