My Approach

As a psychodynamic psychotherapist I believe the underlying causes of our emotional distress in the present, often lie in the past. In response to difficult and/or painful experience in early life we can unconsciously develop unhelpful patterns of behaviour 'coping mechanisms', self-destructive ways of being and relating which we continue into adulthood and which prevent us from becoming our authentic fulfilled selves.
By creating a space in therapy to explore and understand this, we can develop the capacity to relate to our personal narrative, our experiences, memories, relationships, feelings and beliefs in a more reflective yet active way, leading to greater awareness, self-acceptance, emotional resilience and the possibility of lasting, positive change.
At a 1 hour initial consultation you can tell me about yourself and what is making you think about therapy now. You can ask questions and get a sense as to whether you would feel comfortable working with me going forward. If you decide to proceed we would find a mutually convenient time to meet each week for a therapy session lasting 50 minutes. I usually suggest an open-ended arrangement which allows time for issues to be worked on in some depth. I also offer time limited therapy arrangements of 12/16 weeks if you would like to work with a specific focus.

About Me

I am a fully qualified and highly experienced psychodynamic psychotherapist. I offer a safe, calm, confidential and non-judgemental space to talk, in time limited or open-ended therapy arrangements tailored around your individual therapeutic needs and what you would like to work on in therapy.
I have completed a rigorous 5 year professional training at WPF Therapy, one of the leading academic and clinical institutions for psychotherapy in the UK and hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy accredited by Roehampton University.
I am commited to ongoing professional development.

I am experienced in working with people around a wide range of issues which include: anxiety and stress including panic attacks, feeling sad/depression, relationship and family issues, bereavement and loss, trauma, abuse/sexual abuse including adult survivors of childhood abuse, work stress, stagnation, low self esteem and identity struggles.

I also have an interest in the emotional challenges of pregnancy, fertility, infant loss, birth trauma and parenthood.

I am currently working in private practice and have previously worked as a clinical assessor in the charitable sector.

I have experience of working with people from a diverse range of backgrounds in terms of age,, gender sexual orientation, ethnicity & cultural background.
I have many years experience working with adults around anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, loss and trauma including adult survivors of sexual abuse, work stress, stagnation, low self esteem and identity struggles. I also have an interest in the emotional challenges of pregnancy, fertility, infant loss, birth trauma and parenthood.
I have experience of working with people from a diverse range of backgrounds in terms of age, sexual orientation, ethnicity & cultural background.

I work with

• 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

• Psychodynamic Psychotherapist

What I can help with

• Abuse
• Addiction
• Adoption
• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Bereavement
• Bullying
• Depression
• Eating Disorders
• Employment Difficulties
• Health-related Issues
• Identity Problems
• Post-Traumatic Stress
• Relationships
• Sexual Abuse
• Sexuality
• Stress
• Trauma