My Approach

It can often seem easier to ignore (or deny) the things we find emotionally difficult, especially if they feel too overwhelming or painful to face head-on. And while this approach might provide short-term relief, continued avoidance can lead to feelings of inadequacy and hopelessness, and even the sense that there might be something wrong with us. It becomes difficult to admit our worries to others - perhaps we believe that we will not be understood - and often it feels like the only way through is to suppress, to mask, and to keep on going regardless. But the effort this concealment takes is exhausting, and we might find it damaging our relationships, stifling our sense of self, and even curtailing our freedom to live.

With a background in arts and literature, I pay particular attention to the narratives we build and the disguises we assume to get through life safely and protect ourselves from pain. Through careful listening I work hard to understand the world from your perspective, and I hope to offer a a safe and non-judgemental environment in which to discover your own answers to the problems that you face. Integral to my practice are two core beliefs: firstly, that it is only by sharing our fears and anxieties that we can begin to reassert control over them, and secondly, that under the right circumstances talking about ourselves can be about more than just offloading - it can be an opportunity to test out new ways of being.

There’s a quote by the writer Annie Dillard which has always struck me: “How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives”. In the same way I believe that who we allow ourselves to be in the fifty minutes of a therapy session - the honesty and bravery that we can aim for - can have a profound affect on how we can live the rest of our lives.

About Me

I am a psychodynamic psychotherapist with full accreditation from the UKCP (UK Council for Psychotherapy) and BPC (British Psychoanalytic Council). I specialise in working with individual adults with a range of emotional, behavioural and interpersonal difficulties. From my rooms in central London I offer both short and long-term therapies, and I have extensive experience working with issues of depression, anxiety, shame, unresolved anger and trauma. I am also interested in the spectrum of neurodiversity and how it impacts on identity. Having trained for five years at the British Psychotherapy Foundation I have worked in a variety of settings, including the charity sector, community organisations and in private practice. In my practice I offer a calm, non-judgemental and safe environment in which to explore your difficulties.

I work with

• 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