Professional QualificationsI gained an Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapy and Counselling from Regent’s College. I am a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and am registered and accredited with the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy. I abide by the BACP Code of Ethics and Practice which assures you of a high standard of professional care.
I have had my own extensive experience of individual psychoanalytic psychotherapy. I am engaged in Continuing Professional Development and have ongoing supervision and personal psychotherapy.
Experience and BackgroundI work as a counsellor in adult mental health in an NHS hospital and in private practice. I have experience of working with abuse, anxiety, bereavement and loss, childhood trauma, depression, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, work-related issues, personal development, spirituality, sexuality, chronic anger, traumatic experiences and lack of direction in life.
Personal ApproachI practice integrative psychotherapy which means that I have trained in several models of therapy. I draw from psychodynamic, humanistic and person-centred, approaches which allows me to offer the type of therapy, or combination of therapies, that is most appropriate for the particular needs of each client. My approach is particularly suited to people who want to understand themselves better as well as tackle problematic issues or areas.
I offer a secure and confidential professional relationship, through which problems can be identified, confronted and resolved in the privacy of regular, reliable sessions. My work is confidential and respectful of ethnic origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, politics, culture or nationality.
Useful LinksProfessional organisations
BACP - British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy
www.bacp.co.ukBACPSL - British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy South London
www.bacpsl.co.ukUKCP - United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy
www.ukcp.org.uk