About me
My way of working is imaginative, compassionate and deeply reflective.
I will hold a confidential, safe and boundaried space where we can explore whatever is difficult, helping you to find your own ways to think about what is painful and distressing.
No matter what you're going through, the aim of our work is to help you make sense of it and, together, explore what might help move your life in a new direction.
Training, qualifications & experience
I trained and qualified on the highly regarded Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy programme at Brighton University. I maintain a very close working relationship with the psychotherapy department so that my work is informed by the broadest thinking and latest research.
I am a registered member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP). For my work with young people, I hold an enhanced DBS certificate.
- PgDip Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy, University of Brighton
- MA Philosophy, University of Sussex
- BA (Hons) Philosophy, University of Durham
Member organisations
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
£65.00 per session
When I work
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Further information
You may have a clear sense of why you are looking to therapy. Perhaps depression and anxiety are weighing too heavily and the burden you carry day to day is too great. There might be patterns of behaviour you keep repeating which bring you pain.
You may not have a clear sense of why you are looking here. You may have a sense of disquiet, that something isn't right and is getting in the way of your life.
People come to me with a wide range of concerns. Perhaps you see yourself in some of the issues listed below. Perhaps you don't. However you understand yourself, I will meet you as an individual with your own story.
Psychodynamic therapy is founded on the understanding that our early life experiences - especially those in childhood - shape how we relate to ourselves, and others, later in life. The ways we learned to respond to those early relationships can influence how we feel, think, and behave in the present, often outside of our conscious awareness.
Sometimes, the challenges we face today reflect inner conflicts or unresolved emotions that have been pushed out of awareness, often as a way of coping at the time. These patterns, while once protective, may no longer serve us - and can leave us feeling stuck or unsure of why we react the way we do.
In psychodynamic therapy, we work together to gently explore these deeper layers. By making space to reflect on your inner world and past experiences, we begin to bring unconscious thoughts and feelings into awareness. This process allows us to uncover and understand old wounds, hidden losses, and unprocessed emotions.
Through this collaborative work, psychodynamic therapy offers the possibility for meaningful insight and emotional growth - helping you move forward with greater clarity, resilience, and a stronger sense of self.
My practice is located in Brighton, near Queen's Park, where I offer one-to-one therapy for adults and young people. The space where we will work together is designed to feel safe, calm and contained. There’s parking nearby and good transport connections if you’re coming by bus. For those who prefer or need to connect remotely, I also offer secure online sessions.
Sessions are held weekly, lasting 50 minutes. We can work together on a short-term or on an open-ended basis, depending on what you need. My commitment is always to be transparent about what I can offer and whether I am the right person to help you.
