Therapy is about you. But you need to know who you're working with. On this page I hope to give you a sense of who I am and what informs my work.

 

A former Primary School teacher, I chose to train as a psychotherapist after being in therapy myself. I understand that it can take great courage to seek help and so that is where I start from when meeting clients for the first time. 

 

I work as an integrative psychotherapist and counsellor. I am accredited by the UKCP, a leading governing body of Psychotherapists. I combine elements from different approaches in a way that is both unique to me and flexible. This means that I work with a solid theoretical foundation and am able to tailor my approach to you as an individual.

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During my training at The Minster Centre, a leading psychotherapy training institute in London, I was inspired by tutors from the Body Psychotherapy and Relational Therapy schools. I remain curious about our tendency to lose awareness of the connection between our bodies and minds and so I offer an opportunity to explore reconnecting these two not-so-separate parts of ourselves. My belief Is that most of the wounds we live with have been caused within the context of a relationship; whether that be with family, romantic partners, employers, religious organisations, society or the state. It takes a relationship to address those wounds and this is the principal behind Relationship Psychotherapy. I am not a "blank screen" or an aloof observer, as often therapists may be depicted in film or literature, but will be actively involved as a co-researcher in the shared project of "what is wrong, and we how do we resolve it?"

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I regularly undertake short and extended CPD courses and additional trainings so that I can widen my expertise and keep up to date with developments in the field of psychotherapy. 

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Qualifications, Training and Experience

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• Post Graduate Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy (UKCP accredited training)

• Diploma Integrative Counselling (BACP accredited training) 

• Certificate in Couples / Relationship Therapy (NCIP accredited training)

• Certificate in Supervision Studies (Canterbury Christchurch University)

• Somatic Trauma Therapy Training with Babette Rothschild ​

 

I have 14 years experience of working as a counsellor and psychotherapist and over 23 years experience of working 1-2-1 in the helping professions. 

As well as seeing clients in private practice, I have worked as a Psychotherapist for an American University, managed a team of therapists working with children, parents and staff in schools in London, and worked as Specialist Mentor for the University of Sheffield. I have a wealth of  experience of short-term and open-ended/long-term work in different settings including Higher Education, Employee assistance programs, the NHS and the voluntary sector.

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