About me
I am an accredited group analyst (IGA London) and have been awarded Lifetime Honorary Adult Psychotherapist by the Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust.
I provide individual adult psychotherapy and have conducted psychotherapy groups for all ages both privately and within the NHS setting over the past 30+ years. I have also provided clinical supervision to Tavistock trainees and was a lecturer and seminar leader for several years both while at the Tavistock and the Institute of Group Analysis.
I am an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society (AFBPsS) and a full member of the UKCP (CPJAC section). I contributed to the training of group analysts having conducted experiential groups on the Institute of Group Analysis Foundation Course for twelve years. My experience of working with groups across the lifespan has included a special interest in working with 50+ age groups. In both group and individual therapy, I provide a secure and exploratory environment for processing and learning in depth the underlying nature of interpersonal conflict and transitions throughout the lifespan. My individual and couples client work is ongoing with once and twice weekly sessions.
Training, qualifications & experience
Institute of Group Analysis - Full training as a Group Analyst
UKCP- CPJAC Section- Full member
13 years of experience working at the Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust running groups.
Principal investigator for the provision of psychogeriatric patients with the team for the assessment of psychiatric services (TAPS)
Director of research and Clinical consultancy at Dementia UK for ten years.
IGA seminar leader for the Qualifying course in Group Analysis.
IGA experiential group conductor for the Foundation course in Group Analysis for twelve years.
Supervisor for M1 trainees in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy at the Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust for three years.
Honorary Research Fellow at the sub-department of Clinical Health Psychology at UCL
I have had over ten years of experience running reflective practice groups in the NHS and for Dementia UK
My research interests and publications have focused on the provision of care for psychogeriatric patients and on the closure of Friern and Claybury Hospitals.
As Director of Research and Clinical Consultancy with the charity Dementia UK I also provided group supervision to specialist Nurses in Dementia care.
- BA (hons) - Philosophy
- BS (hons) - Psychology
- BSc - Philosophy and Philosophy of Science
I am a member of the Aristotelian Society, with a special interest in the Philosophy of Science.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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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
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I run a group for people aged 50+.
Therapies offered
Fees
£43.00 - £300.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I work using a sliding scale with regard to fees and have a few sessions available for lower fee slots.
Further information
50+ Group
I run a once weekly Psychotherapy Group for people aged 50 +. It meets weekly and is run as an ongoing (slow-open) group. It provides a setting for in depth exploration of self and interpersonal relationships in a context of transition. It is suitable for people struggling with anxiety, life changes, relationship issues, loneliness and those who simply wish to know themselves a little better.
£43 per week
