My Approach

Motivation for seeking therapy varies a lot, and starting often takes courage. You may be looking to come to terms with specific life events or have a general sense that something needs to change. Whatever is on your mind, I offer a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space to explore your thoughts and feelings. I will meet you as a whole person, and I will listen to you with care and respect. We will discuss and reflect on your concerns at your pace, to discover new insights and explore new ways of addressing problems and challenges.

As an Integrative Psychotherapist, I am especially influenced by psychodynamic theory; how the past influences current patterns of thinking and how we relate to others and our experiences. I draw on humanistic and existential views of the human condition too. My approach is also informed by contemporary relational psychoanalytic theory and body psychotherapy. I am interested in practices relating to embodied awareness, and how the body often holds anxiety, stress and trauma.
Beyond any theory, however, I would view you and your context as the starting point for therapeutic inquiry and change. I would look to understand and respond to your unique perspective and specific issues and needs. To me, psychotherapy is a dialogue in which any area of personal experience, however difficult, is welcome to be explored.

I am committed to non-discriminatory practice, and I welcome clients from all backgrounds and walks of life.

I offer sessions both in person and online.

I have full insurance, and I attend regular, ongoing supervision.

I am a registered member of the UKCP, and I adhere to the UKCP’s ethical code.

I can offer therapy in Spanish and Portuguese.

My fee is £75 per session.

About Me

I am an Integrative Psychotherapist and Counsellor, with an MA and an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy and Counselling (Level 7) from The Minster Centre, one of Europe’s leading training centres for Integrative Psychotherapy.

Prior to becoming a psychotherapist, I worked for NHS mental health services. This background helped me to become an attentive listener, with experience of responding to a wide range of emotional difficulties and distress and facilitating alternative perspectives. Previously, I worked in teaching and translation. I currently work part-time running a counselling service for refugees and asylum seekers.

As a psychotherapist, I have experience working with a wide range of emotional issues, including and relating to depression, anxiety, grief, loss, addiction, relationship difficulties, family dynamics, belonging, the experience of being foreign, career concerns, low self-esteem, trauma (including sexual abuse and the impact of violence), life transitions, identity issues, existential issues, chronic conditions, self-harm, sexuality and stress.

I have an MSc in Social Anthropology (UCL), and a BA in Spanish and Portuguese (University of Manchester). Practising anthropology granted me experience of in-depth exploration of different cultural perspectives and experiences. Areas I have researched include experiences of fatherhood and plant medicine. I have a longstanding interest in identity, peoples’ stories and how we make sense of our lives.

Types of Therapies Offered

• Integrative Psychotherapist