My Approach

Systemic therapy focuses on relationships, between people, and within ourselves.
I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches including Internal Family Systems (IFS), a therapeutic approach which applies systemic principles to our internal world and emotions; Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP), a family-based approach for children who have experienced trauma; and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), which offers practical skills for managing emotions and relationships. I also have training in a variety of evidence-based parenting approaches.
Talking is a big part of therapy and its only one part. I also use creative, play based and body and movement based (somatic) approaches, to explore feelings and relationships.
The decision to start therapy is often a brave one. I aim to create a calm space in which we can together build a relationship from which to explore your hopes and goals for the work and your future. I will work with you to figure out what approaches work best for you and the pace that feels right.

About Me

An experienced systemic psychotherapist I specialise in working with individuals of all ages, families, and couples, who have experienced difficult or traumatic life events, as well as those struggling with overwhelming emotions and relationship difficulties.
I have over 20 years’ post qualifying experience working in the NHS and Social Care as both a therapist and clinical supervisor and often work with people with neurodevelopmental differences.
I am sensitive to diverse family structures, beliefs, and cultures and actively work to practice inclusively.

I work with

• Children and young people
• Couples
• Families
• 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

• Family and Systemic Psychotherapist
• Family Therapist
• Systemic Family and Couple Psychotherapist
• Systemic Psychotherapist

What I can help with

• Abuse
• ADHD
• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Autism
• Bereavement
• Bullying
• Couple Issues
• Depression
• Divorce
• Domestic Violence
• Family
• Mental Health Issues
• Online Counselling
• Parents
• Physical Abuse
• Post-Traumatic Stress
• Relationships
• Spirituality
• Step Families