About me
Hello, and thank you for visiting my page.
Taking the first step towards therapy is not always easy. You may be facing a particular difficulty, feeling stuck or simply recognising that something in your life no longer feels right.
The ways we think, feel and behave are not personal failings. They are often shaped by our experiences and ways of coping. Understanding these patterns can help us make different choices rather than continuing to feel controlled by them.
My style is warm, thoughtful and engaged. I will listen carefully and without judgement, but I will also ask questions and, where helpful, gently challenge patterns that may be keeping you stuck. We will work collaboratively, at a pace that feels manageable, to understand what is happening and what you would like to change.
I work with individuals and couples experiencing relationship difficulties, sexual concerns, low self-esteem, grief and bereavement and questions such as "Who am I?" You may want to understand yourself more deeply, work through something from your past, address a current difficulty or improve the way you relate to yourself and others.
Some people find that a small number of sessions gives them what they need, while others benefit from longer-term exploration. We can decide together what feels most useful for you.
Psychosexual & Relationship Therapy
Alongside my established psychotherapy practice, I'm undertaking advanced specialist training in psychosexual and relationship therapy.
I work with individuals and couples presenting with a wide range of psychosexual difficulties, including concerns around sexual desire, arousal, intimacy, sexual confidence, differences in sexual needs and the impact of past experiences on sexual wellbeing.
Sexual difficulties can involve psychological, emotional, physical and relational factors. My approach considers how these may interact, rather than viewing sexual concerns in isolation.
First Session
The first session is an opportunity for us to meet and begin exploring what has brought you to therapy. I will ask some questions about what is happening now, any relevant background and what you hope might change, but there is no pressure to tell me everything at once.
If you are attending as a couple, I will make space for both of you to describe your experience. Rather than deciding who is right or wrong, we will begin looking at the patterns that develop between you and what each of you would like from therapy.
I will explain how I work, answer any questions and discuss confidentiality and practical arrangements. Most importantly, the first session allows you to get a sense of whether you feel comfortable working with me. If we decide to continue, we will agree together what you would like us to focus on.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have experience working in both the NHS and private practice. My qualifications include:
First-class BSc (Hons) in Psychology
MSc in Psychology
Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling
Postgraduate Certificate in Psychodynamic Couples Therapy
Currently working towards an Advanced Diploma in Psychosexual and Relationship Therapy
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
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Fees
£60.00 - £75.00
Additional information
50 minute sessions
Individual £60 per session
Couples £75 per session
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Further information
Single sessions, long or short term face to face therapy.
I offer a free 15 minute phone call to answer any questions before going ahead with an initial session. Just let me know if this is something you''d like.
