My Approach

My initial training was in psychodynamic counselling. This is a form of therapy that focuses on: the exploration of emotions, attempts to avoid distressing thoughts and feelings and the identification of recurring themes and patterns in a person’s life. This may include work on self-concept, relationships and life experiences. As we are shaped by our past and tend to repeat patterns of behaviour and habits there is also a focus on past experience and developmental focus to help understand current psychological difficulties. The aim of this work is to help you live more fully in the present.
As part of an integrated masters in psychotherapy I was exposed to a number of other therapeutic disciplines included Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Transactional Analysis and Systemic practise. I use other counselling techniques where appropriate.
I offer in person sessions in East Sussex BN25. I also offer online sessions for adults and teenagers (13-18) and these can be accessed from anywhere in the country. I do have some low-cost spaces available for clients on lower incomes. I offer short or long-term therapy dependent upon your needs. I am aware that the decision to embark upon a course of psychotherapy can be daunting. I am happy to talk over the phone or meet on Zoom to discuss whether therapy may be helpful to you.

About Me

I retrained as a psychotherapist, after initially studying English and following an early career in Education and the Public Sector.
I have completed five years of intensive training including a postgraduate diploma in psychodynamic counselling (PG Dip) and a master’s degree in psychotherapy (MSc). As a requirement of training I was in counselling for 5 years and I believe it is important for practitioners themselves to receive intensive counselling before assisting others. I offer counselling and psychotherapy to adults. I also work at a Brighton clinic with young people aged 13 to 18. I have completed safeguarding training for working online with adolescents and enjoy working with this age group. I am registered with three professional bodies – BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) UKCP ((United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy) and UPCA (Universities Psychotherapy and Counselling Association). I am an accredited clinical member of UPCA and a UKCP clinical psychotherapist.
I work with clients experiencing
Anxiety, depression, OCD, low self-esteem, body dysmorphia, trauma, loss, transitions, issues related to disability, neurodiversity and gender identity and those clients (males, females, non binary and trans) who are looking to make sense of difficult and or abusive relationship patterns (personal and/or professional). I also work with clients with a history of addiction/substance abuse if they are supported by addiction specialist services or in recovery.

I work with

• Companies
• 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

• UTC Psychotherapist

What I can help with

• Abuse
• ADHD
• Age-related Issues
• Anxiety
• Autism
• Bereavement
• Bullying
• Chronic Illness
• Depression
• Disability
• Domestic Violence
• Employment Difficulties
• Health-related Issues
• Mental Health Issues
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
• Online Counselling
• Post-Traumatic Stress
• Stress
• Trauma
• Workplace Counselling