About Me
I’m an Integrative Therapist, grounded in a Person-Centred approach. I use a range of therapeutic models including Gestalt, Transactional Analysis, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) and Therapeutic Journaling. I am described as a warm and empathic counsellor, deep thinking and intuitive. I see the relationship between individual and counsellor as integral and I will work creatively with you to find the right process and therapy style.
My therapeutic focus is deeply existential and this often centres on Identity, Relationships and Anxieties. I have a background in Philosophy so existential and searching questions are part of my work with clients. I specialise in working with the people with Autism, ADHD and people from the LGBTQ+ community. I have also had many positive outcomes with various types of Addiction including, drug, food, alcohol, shopping, sex and pornography.
I provide therapy that works around your life
I work as a virtual freelance counsellor with Self Space (www.theselfspace.com) who are a the world’s first on-demand mental health space on the high street. They have 7 spaces in London and Manchester, and have been featured in multiple magazines and newspapers. Our mission at Self Space is to positively change the culture around mental health. We are committed to supporting individuals and companies’ employees to access therapy and reach their full potential and this is echoed in my own Private Practice. Therapy shouldn’t just be there for us in a crisis, it can part of our ongoing mental maintenance; making space for ourselves to explore our experiences, be heard and understood. I also really get that it can sometimes be considered a financial luxury so we can explore this to make therapy as accessible as possible for you.
Qualifications and Continued Professional Development
2024
- Imposter Phenomenon – British Psychological Society – March 2024 – 2 hours
- The Power of Neurodiversity by Thomas Armstrong – Reading – February-March 2024 – 8 Hours
- Social Model of Disabilities and Parents Children with Disabilities – Research Papers – January 2024 – 1 hour
2023
- Technology and AI in Psychological and Behavioural Interventions – British Psychological Society – October 2023 – 2 hours
- Building Awareness of Adults with Autism – British Psychological Society – September 2023 – 4 hours
- Emotional by Leonard Mlodinow – Reading – September 2023 – 6 hours
- Tackling Domestic Abuse IGPP Conference 2023: Institute for Public and Government Policy Keynote speakers: Isabelle Younane, Head of External Affairs, Women’s Aid Andi Maratos, Beyond Reflections Abigail Ampofo, Director of Service Delivery, Refuge – April 2023 – 5 hours
- Suicide Prevention Training and Updating on Policy and how to incorporate Safety Plans with Clients with Kath Coffrey – April 2023 – 4 Hours
- Managing Compassion Fatigue, Burn out, Rust out in the Workplace – British Psychological Society – March 2023 – 5 hours
- Working with Avoidant, Restrictive Food Intake Disorder – March 2023 – 5 hours
- Creative Assessment Techniques with Polly Miskiewicz – February 2023 – 1 hour
- Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) 2-Day Advanced
- Workshop: Clinical Applications of Internal Family Systems (IFS) with Frank Anderson MD – January 2023 – 12 hours
- The Meaning of Shame in the treatment of Trauma – PESI UK – January 2023 – 1 hour
2022
- Eating Disorders with Self Space – April 2022 – 4 hours
- The Drama Triangle with Matthew Elton – March 2022 – 3 hours
- Managing Power, Control, Boundary & Attachment Dynamic with Abuse Survivors – Feb 2022 – 5.5 Hours
2021
- The A-Z of LGBTQ+ Mental Health with Mindout – September 2021 – 4 hours
- BPS: Movements of The Mind Philosophy and Psychology Two presentations by: Richard Bentall on Delusions and Paul Sullivan on Nostalgia via the BPS – August 2021 – 2 hours
- Therapist Burnout and Vicarious Trauma with Tracy Jarvis, PESI UK Director talks with trauma therapist Babette Rothschild – August 2021 – 1 hour
- Getting the most from your Supervision – Stephen Hitchcock – August 2021 – 1 hour
- Transforming Laughter: An exploration of therapist’s responses to client laughter by Kirstin Bicknell – August 2021 – 30 mins
- BACP Research Online 2021 – Understanding the cultural perspective in BaME clients with Uzma Durrani – Aug 2021 – 30 mins
- Body image: prevalence, causes, consequences and interventions among young people. BACP with Phillippa Diedrichs – July 2021 – 30 mins
- To Lead and Honourable Life – ‘Embarrassment Anxiety; A literalist theory’ Chapter – Shlien, 2003 – June 2021 – 1 hour
- Practice beyond the Pandemic: A blended approach to delivering therapy – BACP – June 2021
- Working with mental health in a changing landscape at work – BACP – May 2021
- Youth Mental Health First Aid – March 2021 – 10 hours
2020
- British Psychological Society Online Conference – June 2020