About me
Welcome,
Are you feeling stuck? Numb? Overwhelmed? Like something needs to shift—but you don’t know how?
Anxiety that won’t switch off.
Depression that flattens everything.
Past experiences that keep showing up, uninvited.
Or just a sense that life isn’t quite yours.
You don’t have to figure it out alone.
Why psychotherapy?
Life presents us with a tapestry of emotions joy, sorrow, hope, fear. At times, these emotions can become tangled, leaving us feeling lost or disconnected from ourselves and those around us. Psychotherapy offers a safe, confidential, and supportive environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings freely, without judgement.
Whether you’re seeking help for specific mental health concerns or simply wish to better understand yourself, psychotherapy provides the tools to navigate life’s complexities. Through empathetic listening, evidence-based techniques, and a tailored approach, I can guide you toward new perspectives, healthier relationships, and a more meaningful life.
About my services
As a dedicated, compassionate psychotherapist, my mission is to support you on your journey towards healing and personal growth.
I offer a holistic and client-centred approach, drawing upon a range of therapeutic modalities to meet your unique needs. Some of the areas I can help with include:
- Anxiety & depression
- Self-esteem and self-worth; shame
- Trauma and post-traumatic stress
- Grief and loss; absent father syndrome
- Relationship difficulties
- Men's issues and mid-life crises
- Life transitions, identity and belonging
- Personal development and life-story work
What to expect in therapy- -What it’s like to work with me
- Establish Trust: Create a safe, confidential space where you can speak openly and honestly, knowing you are respected and supported.
- Explore Your Story: Gently uncover patterns, beliefs, and experiences that may be contributing to current challenges.
- Develop Coping Skills: Learn practical strategies to manage difficult emotions, stress, and relationships in daily life.
- Foster Growth and Resilience: Build on your strengths, cultivate self-compassion, and empower you to make positive changes.
- Integrate Insights: Apply new understanding and skills to foster lasting transformation in how you view yourself and interact with the world.
- Explore a holistic approach. Every individual’s path is unique, and therapy is paced according to your needs and comfort.
My approach: grounded, flexible, and real
I believe that healing begins with genuine human connection. My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to you. Depending on your goals and preferences I may incorporate elements of:
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): Helping you identify and shift unhelpful patterns in thinking and behaviour.
- Person-Centred Therapy: Fostering a nurturing environment for self-discovery and acceptance.
- Mindfulness-Based Approaches: Cultivating present-moment awareness to reduce stress and improve well-being.
- Trauma-Informed Care: Creating a sense of safety and empowerment for those healing from difficult experiences.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Exploring how past experiences shape current feelings and relationships.
You deserve a therapist who listens, understands, and adapts to your unique journey. Together, we will chart a path that feels right for you.
Availability
Recognising that everyone’s circumstances are different, I offer:
- In-person sessions in a calm, welcoming environment
- Secure video or telephone sessions for your convenience
- Flexible appointment times, including evenings and weekends
- Short-term and long-term therapy options
Further information
The “no bull” bit
I won’t overcomplicate things.
I won’t analyse you from a distance.
And I won’t pretend therapy is something it’s not.
This is about real connection, real insight, and real change.
How we can work together
In-person sessions in Chichester
Online or phone therapy
Flexible times (including evenings/weekends)
Short-term or longer-term work
For more information, please see my website regarding the health insurers I work with. Also, frequently asked questions and testimonials.
www.treeoflife.clinic
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications/Accreditations:
- MA Birkbeck College. The University of London.
- BA (Hons) in Psychology. Richmond American International University, London.
- Post Graduate Certificate in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy, Regent's College, London.
- Post Graduate Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy, University of Surrey
- 2 year teacher certification in mindfulness
- Ancestral healing and ritual
- EMDR qualified
- Working with TA model for couples
Experience
Qualified as an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist from Roehampton University. I have 20+ years of experience, including within the NHS, firefighter charity, the private sector (Employment Assistance Programmes) the Life Centre for sexual abuse, Firefighters charity, and in private practice helping people get their lives back after serious life events, trauma and depression.
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.
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
£90.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Services include:
- Individual therapy sessions: £90 - 60 minute sessions
- Couples - £150 - 70 minutes
- Family Therapy £150
Further information
In my years of practice, I have identified the following traits in our personalities:
- Lack of a coherent plan to take ourselves forward because of multiple layers of trauma and grief.
- Grief is often complex, underrated and underserved and returns repeatedly.
- Taking accountability, bringing awareness and practising mindfulness is ongoing work.
- We are holistic spiritual beings that are not separate but have convinced ourselves of our brokenness.
- We all have dreams, ambitions and an innate sense of creativity waiting to emerge
- Adversity can make us stronger if we develop the right outlook
- We can begin to live life from the sacred, and build meaning and connection
