Psychotherapist

About me and my therapy practice
I have helped clients with complex issues understand their patterns and explore options for living with less discomfort now and in the future. Most clients see improvement within months. Working together, we will consider your feelings, thoughts, and actions, recognise unhelpful patterns, and become more aware of your needs and how to address them.

I work with people who are experiencing emotional distress that is spilling into their relationships and jobs, and who need a space to talk through what is happening for them. Come and see me to discuss your life experiences, whether you are in crisis, feeling numb, grieving, or confused.

I have experience helping people manage stress in life and work, previous trauma, and transitions such as leaving university, entering the workforce, becoming a parent, relationship breakdown, facing an empty nest, and retiring. I also have experience working with clients with ADHD, Autism and other neurodiversity, as well as those who have experienced childhood trauma.

I'm a relational and integrative psychotherapist, which means I tailor my approach to your specific needs and concerns rather than expecting you to fit into a single theoretical modality. I believe the power of psychotherapy lies in the relationship we create together, as I sit alongside you while you explore your life.

You don't have to manage your feelings on your own. I offer a free 15-minute call to discuss how we might work together and decide whether to meet in person or online. I am based in London, but I can provide online sessions for anyone in the UK.

Practice description
Therapy with me is a collaborative process. We work together to explore what has brought you to therapy, whether that is your relationship patterns, issues at work, or a particular life transition you are facing.

We might explore how you may have developed patterns in your life and consider ways to start improving your confidence and self-esteem by strengthening your understanding of your own needs. I also work on developing clients' self-compassion, especially when they are experiencing shame and/or negative self-talk. These methods also help with anxiety and depression.

For example, I have used nesting dolls to develop a deeper understanding of what has occurred in the client's life over their lifetime. The clients determine which time each doll represents and add photos to each doll to give them a stronger sense of connection to who they were at that time. This provides a rich understanding of why the client has developed the patterns of relating they have and allows us to collaborate to decide how to address their issues.

To develop an understanding of the client’s needs, I work with the client to determine their values, from which their needs emerge. We then work on how the client can begin to articulate their needs to those around them.

My first session
I offer a free 15-minute initial telephone call to discuss how we might work together. Once we have agreed to proceed, I will send you a copy of my Therapy Contract, which sets out how often we will meet, my ethical framework, payment details, a request for your GP details, what to do if you are in crisis, and the limits of confidentiality.

During our first 50-minute session, we will complete a brief assessment that covers more details about your life, your health, any medications you are taking, and what brought you to therapy. We will also assess how you're feeling about life, including the level of your anxiety and depression, your engagement in life, and the support systems you have.

We would also discuss which aspects of your life you would like to prioritise first and then develop a plan to address them together.

What I can help with
Abuse, ADD / ADHD, Anxiety, Autism spectrum, Bereavement, Depression, Health-related issues, Identity issues, LGBTQ+ counselling, Loss, Menopause, Neurodiversity, Redundancy, Relationships, Self-esteem, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Childhood Sexual Abuse, Stress, Trauma, Women's issues, Work-related issues.

Types of therapy
Creative therapy, Humanistic, Integrative, Interpersonal, Person-centred, Phenomenological, Psychodynamic, Relational

Clients I work with
Adults, Older adults, Young people

How I deliver therapy
Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Outdoor therapy, Time-limited