My Approach

Some of my clients come in due to stresses in studying, work, couple issues, family obligations/conflict or life circumstances. Sometimes it is due to past trauma or an event which continues to affect them now in the aftermath. We work on processing, building resilience, practical aspects when appropriate and finding a way forward, with acceptance and compassion.

My intention will always be to keep your goals for therapy in mind and for us to discover resources alongside your sessions, to cultivate your inner resilience, strengths, curiousity and compassion. To move from a place of stuck-ness, stress or struggle to choice and flexibility.

As a relational integrative therapist, I use and combine elements from a wide range of contemporary and traditional therapy approaches including attachment theory, body mind connection (nervous system - regulation), psychodynamic theory, and trauma informed techniques. Sometimes we delve into the depth, impact and past of you and your life but we will also engage what will be practical and realistic for you to apply now.

I consciously cultivate and provide a private, non-judgemental, open space for you to feel comfortable, heard and able to talk about what is needed. I listen to what we sometimes can’t find words for but feel. Connecting to a deeper sense of what you may be contending with and who you are. Many of my clients struggle with overwhelm, shame, not feeling good enough, disconnection and wanting to understand who they really are. There is often a desire to feel joy more freely and to be themselves.

In my sessions we include identity, family and wider systems, how you view and relate to yourself and what these aspects currently mean in your life, world and community. I want to understand how do you function, what is your go to coping mechanism, internalised messages you carry, how has your upbringing and life experiences shaped you etc. This helps me to adapt and tailor the sessions completely to you and for us to work on what you want from the sessions.

About Me

My background includes 10+ years' experience of working within the field of and, with individuals experiencing complex mental health responses/issues, trauma, abuse and sexual violence. My years within these roles have informed my approach as a counsellor now. I work with a number of different issues, experiences, explorations and life processes.

You can find more on my website: www.spbcounselling.com.

Availability: I am only seeing clients via zoom. I am currently located in the UAE, Abu Dhabi but trained and have lived in the UK. I overlap with UK hours. If you are interested please contact me via email: spbcounselling@gmail.com.

I am completing a training in relationship, couples and psychosexual therapy. I can offer couples counselling online as a trainee and at a reduced fee. Please contact me for more information.

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

• Integrative Psychotherapist

What I can help with

• Abuse
• ADHD
• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Bereavement
• Chronic Illness
• Couple Issues
• Cultural Issues
• Depression
• Family
• Gender
• Identity Problems
• Online Counselling
• Race Issues
• Relationships
• Sex Problems
• Spirituality
• Stress
• Telephone Counselling
• Trauma