About Me

I am a counselling psychologist and couple psychoanalytic psychotherapist in private practice. Until recently I served as one of the heads of Clinical Services at the Tavistock Relationships, formally known as the Tavistock Centre for Couple Relationships (TCCR) in London. I am an experienced senior clinician as well as a clinical lecturer and supervisor. Prior to working in London, I served as a staff member of the Professional Doctorate in Psychotherapeutic and Counselling Psychology at the University of Surrey where I supported the training of practitioner psychologist. My work experience spans a wide variety of clinical settings from school counselling to working with those affected by relational abuse, persons experiencing emotional difficulties, burnout and the impact of unexpected life events as well as characterological difficulties.

I am a full member of the the British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC), the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) as well as being a chartered member of the British Psychological Society (BPS). I am hcpc registered and my practice is recognised by all the leading insurance providers.

Following undergraduate studies in psychology and communications I undertook professional training in counselling psychology allowing me obtain recognition as a counselling psychologist. I also qualified in family therapy and Gestalt (humanistic) therapy before undertaking advanced training in couple psychotherapy. I have a specialist interest in working with couples affected by significant psychological trauma and how gendered norms impact well being when these these hinder personal development, effectiveness and happiness. My doctoral research focused on how couple psychotherapists conceptualise relational normality.

I work with

• Couples
• Families
• Groups
• 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.

What I can help with

• Abuse
• Anxiety
• Bereavement
• Bullying
• Cultural Issues
• Depression
• Disability
• Domestic Violence
• Gender
• Health-related Issues