My Approach

Integrative therapy is a progressive form of psychotherapy that combines different therapeutic tools and approaches to fit the needs of the individual client. With an understanding of human development, an integrative psychotherapist modifies standard, rigid treatments to fill in development gaps that affect each client in different ways. By combining elements drawn from different schools of psychological theory and research, integrative psychotherapy becomes a more flexible and inclusive approach to treatment than more traditional, singular forms of psychotherapy.

Systemic psychotherapy and attachment theory focus specifically on relationships, and how the quality of these relationships affects all aspects of our wellbeing. In my therapeutic work with clients not only I give extreme importance to the relationships they have with families, friends, work colleagues, but also to the social, cultural and political environment. In fact all of these systems play a large part in shaping who we are and how we live our lives. On the other hand, psychodynamic psychotherapy draws on theories and practices of psychoanalysis. It is a therapeutic process which helps patients understand and resolve their problems by increasing awareness of their inner world and its influence over relationships both past and present. Psychodynamic psychotherapy aims to help people to understand and change complex, deep-seated and often unconsciously based emotional and relationship problems thereby reducing symptoms and alleviating distress.

I believe that therapy is personal journey that should focus on the individual needs and personality; therapy is a non judgemental process based on trust and partnership from both parties, the client and the therapist. The focus of my approach is to understand the person's emotional sufferance and difficulties in order to promote inner wellbeing and growth. I have an holistic approach where I look at past and present experiences to gather a sense of the person in front of me and find the best way to help them. The main aim of my job is to help individuals who are experiencing emotional and psychological distress and difficulties to understand their problems and make appropriate changes to their lives.

About Me

I am a psychologist and an integrative psychotherapist registered with the UKCP. I have been working in the field of psychology and psychotherapy for over 15 years working with both children and adults in private and public sectors. In my approach I integrate psychoanalytic approach, attachment theory, family/system approach and CBT techniques. I am also a lecturer at Regents University in Counselling and Psychotherapy, and a registered supervisor with UKCP.
I am an accredited supervisor with UKCP. I provide clinical supervision to trainees (university students) and qualified therapists, focusing on developing a supportive, reflective, and challenging supervisory alliance. I combine theoretical knowledge with practical experience, offering a tailored supervisory experience focused on clients and supervises' needs. Due to my experience in both public and private sector, I am able to modulate the way I work accordingly to specific settings. Moreover, being a university lecturer means that I integrate and have knowledge of a variety of approaches, and  can accommodate supervises' requirements.  In my approach I mostly integrate psychodynamic, gestalt and trauma-informed approaches, with a commitment to maintaining high ethical standards and fostering professional growth.

I work with

• 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

• Integrative Psychotherapist