ABOUT ME
I am a fully qualified Integrative Psychotherapist and have completed a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy.
I believe psychotherapy creates a space in which emotional difficulties can be explored and worked with in a safe, supported way. I draw from a range of traditional models of psychotherapy to inform the way that I work.
I have been seeing clients for over twelve years and have experience working with a wide range of issues, from bereavement and loss, to depression, anxiety, trauma, sexual problems and relationship difficulties.
Training
Doctorate in Counselling Psychology & Psychotherapy (2020)
Clinical Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy (2014)
Practitioner Certificate in Clinical Assessment (2013)
Workshop on Therapy and Pharmaceutical Drugs (2011)
Certificate in Counselling Skills (2008)
BSc (Hons) in Psychology (2005)
Clinical Experience
Clinical Director - Metanoia Institute (2020 - continuing)
Private Practice (2013 - continuing)
Clinical Assessor - Metanoia Institute (2014 - 2020)
Psychotherapist - Elm Lodge Surgery (2013-14)
Working at Aspirations Care (2013)
Psychotherapist - Pluralistic Therapy for Depression (2012-13)
Psychotherapist - The Centre for Better Health (2011-13)
Psychotherapist - St Joseph’s Bereavement Service (2010-12)
Psychotherapist - Metanoia Counselling & Psychotherapy Service (2010-11)
Counsellor - Kids Company (2011)
My Integrative Framework
An element that I believe is fundamental to the therapeutic process is a strong relationship between therapist and client - not only does this provide an important source of support for you, but it also enables us to remain connected when difficult material emerges in the work. My focus on the relationship leads me to work in a relational way in order to build and maintain a strong therapeutic alliance.
In my work I draw on elements of attachment theory, and am interested in how your past experiences are affecting you in the present. I also incorporate psychodynamic principles, and weave strands from person centred therapy, gestalt and object relations theory into my integrative model.
I am a member of the Metanoia Institute and a registered member of the UK Council for Psychotherapy. I subscribe to the UKCP and Metanoia Institute's codes of Ethics.
