My Approach

My approach is integrative, which means that I draw upon a range of different theories, psychotherapeutic models and align my approach and clinical responses to each individual case. An integrative approach also recognizes the importance of the whole person, valuing an awareness of the body, feelings, spirit and intellect. My approach takes into consideration the emotional, mental, physical, spiritual, social and cultural aspects of the individual. This way of working is respectful of diversity and difference and ensures acute attention is paid to the unique character of the individual. My aim as a psychotherapist is to create a safe space that you can work from, to investigate and understand thoughts and feelings which may seem overwhelming. The main theories I integrate in my practice are: Psychodynamic, Transpersonal, Gestalt, Existential and Humanistic practices.

From my years of experience of seeing clients, I believe that it takes courage to sit with another human being and explore your most private feelings and thoughts. By talking through the challenges you are facing, the work we do together can help you gain a new understanding of yourself, with a different perspective and by connecting you to a more conscious sense of yourself, it can help you to make informed choices and live a more satisfying and balanced life.

I offer both short and long term work depending on your reasons for seeking therapy. I provide psychotherapy and counselling for individuals from a consulting room in West London, as well as distance therapy on the phone and Skype for both local and internationally-based clients. I do however prefer that we have met face-to-face for several sessions prior to commencing distance therapy.

About Me

I am an experienced and qualified integrative relational psychotherapist and counsellor with years of experience working with a wide variety of difficulties including post-traumatic stress disorder, personality disorders, depression, early childhood trauma, anxiety, anger, loneliness, guilt and relationship difficulties. I value a collaborative relationship with my clients and draw from a variety of therapeutic techniques, along with various modalities including psychodynamic, existential, transpersonal, gestalt and humanistic practices.

I have worked as an honorary psychotherapist at the West London Mental Health NHS Trust, Kingston Women Centre and in private practice. An important part of training is undergoing psychotherapy as a client and I have spent several years in psychotherapy. This gives me an insight into some of the fears and difficulties that you might have in coming to therapy as well as working to process the unprocessed. As registered under the BACP and UKCP, I am bound by their ethical code in all my client work; this includes undertaking regular clinical supervision and further professional development.

On a personal note over many years I have seen the impact of difficulties on the lives of those affected and on their families and have equally seen how therapy can significantly improve the lives of oneself and loved ones. I have been witness to people in my life exploring their psychological worlds and seeking greater self-awareness. Being exposed to a wide range of personal issues and emotional difficulties myself and the impact that it has had on me, has made me want to help enable others to lead a more peaceful and balanced life.

I work with

• Companies
• Individuals
• Private healthcare referrals

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

What I can help with

• Abuse
• Addiction
• ADHD
• Adoption
• Age-related Issues
• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Autism
• Bereavement
• Couple Issues
• Cultural Issues
• Depression
• Disability
• Divorce
• Domestic Violence
• Employment Difficulties
• Family
• Gender
• Health-related Issues
• Identity Problems
• Infertility
• Mental Health Issues
• Obsessions
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
• Online Counselling
• Parents
• Phobias
• Physical Abuse
• Post-Traumatic Stress
• Race Issues
• Relationships
• Sex Problems
• Sexual Abuse
• Sexuality
• Spirituality
• Step Families
• Stress
• Telephone Counselling
• Trauma
• Workplace Counselling