My Approach

My psychotherapeutic philosophy is based in Gestalt therapy which is a humanistic, experiential and existential psychotherapy that focuses on your present-moment awareness to help you understand what you feel right now rather then relying on past assumptions. My belief is that we have all the necessary abilities to solve difficulties but sometimes we get stuck and need assistance.

I practice what is known as relational psychotherapy which is a type of talking therapy that focuses on how your relationships with other people — including the relationship you develop with me as your therapist — shape your emotions, behaviour, sense of self and overall wellbeing. The central idea is that many of our emotional difficulties develop within relationships, and that healing can happen through experiencing, understanding and building healthier relationships.

My integrative approach to psychotherapy and counselling is an assimilation of ideas, techniques and theories drawn from a range of therapeutic approaches some of which I highlight below.

Psychodynamic therapy – Exploring how past experiences, relationships and patterns outside of our awareness can influence how we think, feel and relate to others.

Developmental and attachment-based approaches – Considering how early relationships and experiences can shape our sense of self and ways of relating to others.

Compassion-focused approaches – Developing greater self-awareness, self-acceptance and compassion towards your thoughts, feelings and experiences.

About Me

I am an integrative psychotherapist with UKCP accreditation offering psychotherapy and counselling to individuals and couples. I offer clinical supervision for psychotherapists, counsellors, trainees and those in other helping professions working with adults.

My private practice and clinical supervision are guided by the ethical principles of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP).

My experience as a psychotherapist spans a range of settings, including charities, higher education and private practice. Working with clients from diverse backgrounds and cultures has given me a broad understanding of the different experiences, challenges and perspectives that can shape our lives.

Before training as a psychotherapist, I worked in marketing and training, where I experienced first-hand the pressures and demands of corporate life. This combination of corporate experience and psychotherapy training gives me a unique perspective, enabling me to understand and support clients who may be navigating the complexities of work, relationships, identity and personal wellbeing.

I work with

• Couples
• Individuals
• Private healthcare referrals

Special Interests

Like all UKCP registered psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors I can work with a wide range of issues, but here are some areas in which I have a special interest or additional experience.

Types of Therapies Offered

• Integrative Psychotherapist