I am a BACP-registered integrative psychotherapist. I hold a post-graduate diploma in Counselling & Psychotherapy from the University of East London, and am currently undertaking a research masters in psychotherapy. My research interest relates to the experience of shame, early attachment and how these interact with chronic health conditions.

I have specialist interest in working with people who struggle to form and maintain relationships they feel secure in, with people who have experienced complex early life trauma, and individuals who battle with addictions and difficult feelings such as anger, shame, or hopelessness. Low mood, anxiety, and difficulties regulating your feelings may also be reasons you might want to work with me.

My approach is based on the idea that behind our thoughts and behaviours sit motivations, conflicts and feelings that are often out of sight to us. In the therapy room we gently bring these into view and examine them. I do this by listening to your story, asking lots of simple questions, and offering observations for you to consider. With more knowledge about how and why we act the way we do, we can make choices more in line with who we want to be, and live with greater clarity and purpose. Often, therapy can help us clarify a lot about our lives: how we want to live, who we want to be. A lot of our pain and unease can come from a vague sense that something is not right in life. If that’s the case, this approach might help.

My role is to facilitate, to help ensure that your exploration feels safe, rewarding, and offer some pointers along the way. If this sounds interesting, then don’t hesitate to get in touch to arrange a consultation.