About me
I am a counsellor, psychotherapist and supervisor. I have been working in private practice for more than 10 years and completed my supervision qualification over 5 years ago. Alongside my private practice, I have held counselling roles in a local bereavement service, a parent counselling service and a service for the long term unemployed. Before qualifying as counsellor and psychotherapist, I was working as human resources advisor and as researcher in organisational psychology.
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I am an Accredited Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and adhere to the BACP Ethical Framework. I am fully insured and receive regular clinical supervision.
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I hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy from the University of East London, a Diploma in Integrative Supervision of Individuals and Groups from The Grove and an MSc in Organisational and Social Psychology from the London School of Economics. My undergraduate degree is in business studies and management. I received further training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Bereavement Counselling, Hypnotherapy, Online Therapy, Time Limited Counselling and specific client issues such as self-harm, eating disorders or jealousy.
Specialising in anxiety, depression, bereavement, anger, parenting and relationship issues
Anxiety
Anxiety is a natural part of the human repertoire of feelings. However, sometimes its vital role in protecting us from danger can become all consuming and take over our life. You may experience an intense level of generalised anxiety, severe panic attacks or debilitating...
Depression
Depression is not just feeling a little low. It is a real illness that often includes specific physical symptoms as well as persistent feelings of hopelessness and worthlessness. Whether you have been struggling with recurring episodes of depression for a long time or...
Bereavement
We all know that death is part of life. However, this knowledge doesn't at all prepare us for the reality of losing a loved one. Especially when a death occurs suddenly or there are unresolved issues, grief can be very complex and overwhelming. You may feel...
Anger
People differ in how prone they are to anger. While some hardly ever get angry, others easily see red. If your anger seems out of control, you've probably already noticed the harm it can cause to you and your relationships. It may show as aggression or violence towards...
Parenting
Being a parent is sometimes described as the toughest job on earth. What makes this role so challenging is that parents have such an influence on their children, whether they are conscious of it or not. This responsibility can weigh very heavily, especially if you are...
Relationships
Relationships are complicated. There may be differences in personality, culture or communication that get in the way of truly connecting with your partner. Or you may face serious problems, such as infidelity, lying or domestic violence. You may feel confused whether it's time to end...