My Qualifications
MSc (Distinction), Psychodynamic Counselling & Psychotherapy, Birkbeck, University of London.
Post Graduate Diploma, Psychodynamic Counselling & Psychotherapy, Birkbeck, University of London.
Certificate of Higher Education in Counselling and Counselling Skills, Birkbeck, University of London.
BA (Hons), University of Warwick.
My Background and other experience
Prior to becoming a psychotherapist I worked for many years in London in the TV industry. My experience of the corporate/media environment taught me much about the challenges of balancing work/life commitments in a highly competitive industry in a busy city.
Before and during my psychotherapy training I volunteered with the Central London Samaritans where I provided support to callers. I also had the opportunity to engage in outreach work with the Samaritans, including presenting mental health talks to secondary-school pupils across London.
Other counselling roles have included positions with the counselling teams at Birkbeck (University of London), the University of Birmingham and the University of Warwick, as well as volunteering at a central Birmingham charity which offers free and low-cost counselling within the community.
Where do I work?
PRIVATE PRACTICE
I work with clients both in-person and online via Zoom. Online therapy sessions are for UK-based individuals only.
NHS
I am an Honorary Therapist with a North London NHS Trust, specialising in complex trauma.
University of Warwick
I am an occasional bank Psychological Therapist at the University of Warwick.
Who do I work with?
I work with individual adults only, offering either time-limited and focussed counselling, or more in-depth mid to long-term psychotherapy. My approach is warm and non-judgmental and I have experience of working with complex presentations. I am not able to offer couples or family therapy and I do not work with children.
What is the difference between counselling and psychotherapy?
Traditionally, ‘counselling’ has been used to refer to shorter-term goal-orientated work, while ‘psychotherapy’ has been used to refer to longer-term, more in-depth work. However, the terms can be used interchangeably and I offer both short-term or longer-term therapy.
Professional Membership
I am a registered member of the BACP - the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists - and I abide by the BACP Ethical Framework for good practice. Registration number: 380672.
I am a registered Psychodynamic Counsellor with the BPC - the British Psychoanalytic Council - and I abide by the BPC’s Ethical Framework for good practice. Registration number: 22769.
I am a member of the BCA - the Birkbeck Counselling Association.
Ongoing training
I value ongoing professional development and seek to constantly broaden my expertise to enable me to continue to provide a professional and ethical practice that welcomes and values each individual client.
Confidentiality & Data Protection
I am registered as a Data Controller with the ICO - the Information Commissioner’s Office.
I undertake regular supervision, in line with the BACP Ethical Framework, to ensure high standards of clinical practice. Any client information discussed with my supervisor will be treated as confidential and handled respectfully.
Your information is not shared with anyone else. The only exception to this would be if I thought you were at serious risk of harm to either yourself or others and/or where I might be legally required to disclose information.
Other Important Information
I hold Professional Indemnity Insurance.
I hold an Enhanced DBS certificate.