Background
My career journey encompasses studying languages and working for over 15 years in the corporate marketing world, but for the last 15 years I have devoted myself to understanding the human condition. After completing my master’s degree in psychology and working in a school, I joined the NHS, training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and as a Clinical Supervisor in a Mental Health Support Team in Schools. Since then, I have completed further training to become an Integrative Counsellor, expanding my repertoire of approaches.
Now I balance my private work – working with adults and adolescents over 16 in private practice, as well as senior leaders and pastoral teams in schools – with my NHS role.
The foundation of my approach is Rogerian person-centred, but I also integrate elements of Transactional Analysis, Gestalt and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Depending on your needs, I may also offer creativity, breathwork, mindfulness, Compassion Focused Therapy and embodied work. I will tailor my approach to you.
Qualifications and Training
- MSc in Psychology, Birkbeck University of London.
- Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling – NCPS Accredited, Heartwood Counselling and Psychotherapy, London.
- Postgraduate Certificate in Supervision for Children and Young People’s Mental Health, University of Reading/Charlie Waller institute.
- Postgraduate Certificate in Child and Young Person’s Psychological Wellbeing Therapy, University College London/Anna Freud Institute.
Difficulties I can work with
- Adverse childhood experiences (abuse, neglect)
- Grief and bereavement
- Depression
- Stress, anxiety and burnout
- Abandonment
- Hopelessness
- Wanting change
- Navigating life transitions
- Seeking purpose and meaning
- Loss of identity/role
- Low self esteem or poor self worth
- Wanting more joy
- Figuring out the next steps
- Relationship difficulties
- Trauma
