My Approach

My core training is in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. The psychodynamic technique aims to bring the unconscious mind into consciousness, through exploring one’s past and present experiences, perceptions and feelings. The relationship between the therapist and client can be utilised as a helpful tool to identify entrenched thoughts, feelings, behaviours and destructive patterns. Psychotherapy is a unique process which brings profound understanding and lasting change both personally and professionally, often the value of this is more far-reaching than what prompted clients to seek therapy in the first place. The process of self-discovery is empowering as it allows you to make informed decisions and not simply react unconsciously to stimulus, repeating unhelpful patterns or habitual ways of relating which reinforce dissatisfaction and despair. Self-reflection can at times be challenging but can also be surprising and exciting, ultimately it is invaluable.

EMDR therapy is also offered. This type of therapy can be extremely helpful in relation to phobias and single event traumas, such as traffic accidents. It is also the gold standard technique for treating PTSD. EMDR can facilitate a rapid reduction in symptoms and has the ability to remove the emotional charge related to trauma.

I am open to new advances in wellness and alternative approaches. I feel that clients benefit from taking a holistic approach to mental and physical well-being, believing that the scope of personal growth is infinite. My view is that although our strongest resource is ourselves, support from others can help us access our full potential and through this ultimately become more independent.

Movement and non-verbal communication, such as art can have a profound positive impact on our psyches and ability to process emotions and trauma. Hence, I collaborates with dancers, artists, actors and martial artists to deliver therapeutic sessions throughout the year, via our Mood Moved workshops.

I also lead therapeutic group sessions in higher education and corporate environments.

I have extensive experience working with individuals presenting with disabilities, chronic health conditions, neurodiversity including: Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia ADD, ADHD, Asperger’s Syndrome and Autism.

Training & Qualifications

MA in Psychotherapy Theory and Practice - Westminster Pastoral Foundation (WPF)
Postgraduate Diploma Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Theory and Practice - Westminster Pastoral Foundation (WPF)
Accredited member of UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)
A registered member of the European Mentoring and Coaching Confederation (EMCC)
Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) (International Association of Neuro-Linguistic Programming and Coaching and Hypnotherapy Centre of Excellence)
NLP Practitioner Coach (International Association of Neuro-Linguistic Programming and Coaching and NLP Centre of Excellence)
Diploma in Hypnotherapy (International Association of Neuro-Linguistic Programming and Coaching and Hypnotherapy Centre of Excellence)
Introduction to Dance Movement Psychotherapy (Goldsmiths, University of London)
EMDR Therapy Training Qualification - EMDR Europe
BA Philosophy - Birkbeck, University of London

About Me

With over 17 years clinical experience, I offer a confidential, non-judgemental space where clients can both find their voice and be heard. Sometimes simply being heard can be sufficient to alleviate pain and difficult feelings. In other instances having an external person to reflect and examine your emotions with can help bring clarity, understanding and acceptance.

I work with

• Companies
• Couples
• Individuals

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

• Psychodynamic Psychotherapist

What I can help with

• Abuse
• Addiction
• ADHD
• Adoption
• Age-related Issues
• AIDS/HIV
• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Autism
• Bereavement
• Bullying
• Chronic Illness
• Couple Issues
• Cultural Issues
• Depression
• Disability
• Divorce
• Domestic Violence
• Eating Disorders
• EMDR
• Employment Difficulties
• Health-related Issues
• Identity Problems
• Mental Health Issues
• Obsessions
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
• Online Counselling
• Parents
• Phobias
• Physical Abuse
• Post-Traumatic Stress
• Prescribed Drug Dependence
• Race Issues
• Relationships
• Separation
• Sex Problems
• Sexual Abuse
• Sexuality
• Spirituality
• Step Families
• Stress
• Telephone Counselling
• Training
• Trauma
• Workplace Counselling