Individual Therapy
Whether you are an individual or couple right now you might be at your wit’s end and not quite sure how best to address your issue of concern. You may be quite apprehensive at the idea of going into counselling. In the profile below I aim to give you some idea about my way of working as a counsellor/psychotherapist.
I trained as an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist and take as the starting point the needs of the individual, integrating psychotherapy theory in a way that best suits the person I am working with. I have over 10 years experience working as a counsellor, psychotherapist and couple therapist. As a university lecturer on MA and MSc counselling courses I have regular opportunity to reflect on counselling approaches and to take this into my client work.
I work very closely with you, the client, in designing ways of addressing the issues that most concern you. These issues may be related tohaving difficulties in a relationship
not being sure whether to continue with the relationship
feeling low, depressed and without motivation
feeling very anxious and worried or suffering from with panic attacks
stress at work
struggling to manage your anger
struggling to make the right decision
dealing with an affair
the loss of a loved one
a wish to explore yourself further
your sexuality or sexual life
lack of confidence and self-esteem
getting used to big changes in life
postnatal depression
mild eating disorders
I am very dedicated to my work as a therapist and feel passionate about it. I witness my clients change through our work together and strongly belief that therapy has a profound effect on people’s life.
My practice is based in Palmers Green/Southgate. Alternatively, if you would find it difficult to see me face-to-face I am able to offer sessions via Zoom and Skype as well. Currently, in the Covid-19 pandemic, I work online only.
Couples therapy
Being in a relationship can be hard work. Dealing with difference and conflict is a normal part of a relationship. You may currently feel stuck in conflict in your relationship and decide to explore this further together with your partner. Or you may wish to have a better understanding of how you are in your relationship with your partner aiming to deepen your commitment further. Whether you want to repair or maintain your relationship couples therapy offers you opportunities to consider different ways of being with each other and talking to each other. Couples therapy would also offer you the possibility of exploring how best to separate as a couple if that is what you wish to do.
In couples therapy the relationship is the client rather than two individuals. We will be exploring why you have chosen each other in the first place (the reasons can be quite surprising!), why you behave the way you do in your relationship and how you may be communicating more effectively with each other.
Clinical Supervision
I offer clinical supervision to counsellors, psychotherapists and couples therapists. As a clinical supervisor I work with therapists at different stages of their career, either just starting out or having had more extensive experience of working in private practice or an organisation. I regularly supervise groups of trainee counsellors during my work as lecturer on a MSc in Integrative Counselling and Coaching at the University of East London.
Online relationship course
I have co-created an online, self-paced course on relationships, The Relationship Maze – https://therelationshipmaze.com. The course is informed by my work as a couples therapist and explores aspects related to finding and creating a fulfilling relationship: how to talk to each other, navigating through different stages and relational styles, managing conflict, rekindling your sex life, balancing separateness and togetherness, understand how you talk to yourself, why you think and behave the way you do and much more. The material in the course can be used on its own or for further exploration in individual or couples therapy.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and I abide by the BACP’s ethical code of practice.
I have a Diploma and M.A. Integrative Counselling (with Distinction), London Metropolitan University and a Diploma in Couple Counselling and Psychotherapy (Centre for Counselling and Psychotherapy Education).
I completed a BACP accredited Diploma in Clinical Supervision (CPPD) and am entitled to offer supervision to psychotherapists and counsellors.
I have previously studied for a BA Honours, King’s College London and M.St. European Literature, St Cross College, University of Oxford.
I regularly engage in continuous professional development (CPD) to further my understanding and keep abreast of new developments in the therapy world. This includes for example training this year on working with anxiety and anxiety disorders and training on working with domestic abuse as well as trauma.
I have worked for most of my life in Higher Education as a student counsellor, lecturer on counselling courses and as a manager of services to students. I am currently a Lecturer on the MSc Integrative Counselling and Coaching at the University of East London. I have worked with a very wide range of presenting issues that clients bring to therapy and with a variety of adults of all ages. As an Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist I draw on different schools of counselling that include psychodynamic, person-centred and cognitive-behavioural models of counselling.
I have worked with a very diverse range of clients and am respectful and affirmative of difference and diversity related to race, culture, sexuality, gender, faith and physical ability.
I am an accredited member of BACP.
