About me
* Is it time to talk about the issues that stop you enjoying life- * Has your anxiety, depression or past trauma become too much- * Perhaps relationships are difficult- If you are reading this you may have reached a point of needing a change. I have experience in working with adults of all ages and with a diverse range of life stories. I see people in-person but also online. Either place, I can offer a safe space for you to explore your feelings and work through these difficult issues. If you are worried that online therapy is not a good option for you, why not try out a session and we can discuss your apprehension; therapy is about establishing a rapport and I have had surprisingly good and positive experiences online. I practice a model of psychotherapy called Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. A key part is an emphasis on the exploration of earlier parts of your life, key carers and their role and significance to you. Together with our unconscious motives, exploration of these past influences can help you see the impact on your present life. Thinking together about the events in your life can help you recognise the patterns that have evolved and the reasons they can cause your problems. Together we can explore the issues that might inform us, help us make links within your life and thus help you to view things differently. Working towards better relationship remains an important goal to a better life for you. It's not always easy to open up to a stranger but it is also the reason you might be able to talk about things you find difficult elsewhere. A key part of therapy is the development of a strong alliance between us so that you can fully make use of the therapeutic process. Therapy isn't always easy and does entail talking about painful events and expressing difficult emotions. I respect that you be talking about things that are deeply personal; indeed it may be the first time you have told anyone some of these details. Our aim will be to help you understand yourself differently and to relieve the symptoms that inhibit and trouble you. It is the very particular relationship offered in psychotherapy that provides the real opportunity for a shift within you. This can lead to greater self-awareness and offers you the chance to make the changes you seek.
Speaks
English
Type of sessions available
In person
Online
Areas of expertise
Anxiety
Depression
Interpersonal relationships
Family issues
Anger
Sexual abuse
Trauma
Marriage
Parenting
Intimacy
Attachment disorder
Boarding school syndrome
Fees
Average session fee:
£100.00
Fee structure
Once you have made contact with me, I suggest a brief phone call to hear a little of your situation and ascertain if I might be the right therapist for you. If appropriate, we will then go ahead and make an appointment for an initial consultation. You will be able to tell me something about yourself and what you want to talk about. We can discuss what therapy might be like for you and also practical considerations such as time, place and commitment required. There is no obligation in this first session and together we can discuss the best way forward for you. Fees are £100 per session. There are certain circumstances for which I can offer a lower fee at my discretion. I am registered with major health insurers such as BUPA, AXA PPP, Aviva, Vitality Health & Cigna. If you have insurance, it is worth enquiring whether you are eligible for counselling with me through them which means that all or the majority of the cost is covered by your policy.
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Therapy offered
Psychodynamic
Relational
Solution-focused therapy
Intensive short-term dynamic psychotherapy (ISDTP)
Client groups
Adults
Training and qualifications
I hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychodynamic Theory and Practice from WPF, a highly regarded training institution here in London that combines academic study of theory alongside clinical experience. I am a registered member of the UKCP UK Council for Psychotherapy , BPC British Psychoanalytic Council and FPC the graduate body of WPF and I comply with their professional ethical codes. I also have experience of working within charities and the NHS, where I have experience in counselling and psychotherapy with a diverse group of service users. I have extensive experience with forensic clients. I believe in the importance of continuing my professional development and regularly attend workshops and seminars to develop skills based on the practice of both classic psychoanalytic theories and more modern variations that are in current psychotherapy practice.
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