My Approach

Many people come to therapy for help with an immediate crisis or they may recognise that there are negative patterns of behaviour which they want to change. I aim to work with you at your pace to help you make sense of your current situation and ultimately to feel more able to make positive choices for your future.

Initially we will meet for two or three sessions in which we will think about the issues that you want to address. I will ask about your previous experiences of therapy as well as your family and relationship history. You are not committed to the therapy at this point. Once we decide that my way of working could be helpful for you then we will arrange a time to meet once or twice weekly for either ongoing therapy or for a set number of sessions.

Whether you come as an individual or as a couple, I aim to build a trusting relationship in which the difficulties you bring can be explored in a non-judgmental setting. While the psychodynamic approach takes account of your past experiences and relationships there may be times when we focus mainly on the here-and-now. I draw on other approaches at times, including mentalisation-based and trauma informed therapy.

If you are coming as a couple we will try to understand what you have co-created in your relationship rather than either person being at fault. While couples may bring hurt and angry feelings, allowing time to listen to one another with the help of a therapist can lead to an increased sense of connection both emotionally and sexually. Some couples may ultimately choose to separate. While this can be painful, it can also help the couple to move forward with their lives.

About Me

I have worked as a psychodynamic psychotherapist for twelve years in private practice and also in the NHS and charitable settings. I have two in depth trainings in individual and in couple work and a wide experience of working with adults of all ages and from a range of backgrounds and cultures. I am qualified to work with counsellors and psychotherapists in training.

I am accredited with the BPC (British Psychoanalytic Council) and the FPC (Foundation for Psychotherapy and Counselling) as well as the UKCP and I abide by the Codes of Ethics of these organisations.

I work with

• 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

• Adoption
• Age-related Issues
• Anxiety
• Bereavement
• Couple Issues
• Depression
• Identity Problems
• Infertility
• Parents
• Relationships
• Separation
• Sex Problems
• Sexuality
• Stress
• Trauma