About Me
"Being a psychotherapist is
a calling. I am passionate about what I do."
I am a registered Psychoanalytic / Psychodynamic Psychotherapist. This means I have undertaken training which meets the professional standard of proficiency and I work within the code of ethics set out in the UKCP Ethical Principles and Code of Professional Conduct (2009) and BACP Ethical Framework.
​
​Before training to become a therapist, I worked for most of my life in the professional services sector in the City. I have also trained as an actor. Beyond my clinical qualifications (see below) I therefore have a wide-ranging body of experience that I can draw upon in my practice - and I’m particularly well-placed to understand the pressures of a working life in the City and the demands of the creative process.
​
My therapeutic practice is also informed by lived experience of loss and trauma, which enables me to support my clients with both empathy and understanding.
Accreditations
-
UKCP
-
MBACP
Qualifications
-
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy (masters equivalent) | AGIP
-
Foundation in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy | AGIP
-
Psychodynamic Counselling | Highgate Counselling Centre
-
Psychodynamic Counselling and Organisational Dynamics | Birkbeck
-
Professional Diploma in Acting | Birmingham School of Drama
Therapy Duration
-
Long term / open ended
How I Deliver Therapy
-
In person
-
Online
Practice Areas
People come for therapy for a variety of reasons. Below is a list of practice areas that I can help you with. This is not an exhaustive list and if the problem you are struggling with is not listed, please do still get in touch.
Trauma
Trauma can be a one off event or ongoing situation causing distress, fear or stress which is difficult to deal with.
Sexual abuse
Help if you have experienced abuse, or have learned of historic abuse in your family.
Depression
Struggling with feelings of loneliness, emptiness, sadness, lack of meaning, or suicidal thoughts.
Feelings of fear, worry, unease or panic. This can be a general feeling or brought on by social or work situations.
Relationship difficulties
Issues with family, partners, friends or colleagues; as well as difficulties finding a partner.
Self-esteem
Feelings of worthlessness and low esteem as well as imposter syndrome, self-harm or eating difficulties.
Adult adoption counselling
Helping adults cope with the strong emotions which may be associated with adoption.
Childhood bereavement
Helping with the effects of losing a parent in childhood and its impact in adulthood.
Menopause
As our bodies change, it can be an upsetting and difficult time, with feelings that are hard to accept and process.
Sexuality
Helping explore your sexual identity and sexual feelings, thoughts, attractions and behaviours towards others.
