Approach
I practice from a psychodynamic perspective, which helps people to understand how their early experiences may be unconsciously influencing their current thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. Personally, I value an adaptive approach of therapy that caters to the unique needs of every individual.
I understand that talking to a therapist can feel daunting, especially if you have been trying to manage by yourself for a long time. However, I also know from years of working as a psychotherapist that sharing your experiences with a trained professional can allow you space to process your emotions and develop new ways of being. Quite often we can get stuck in life. Logically we can recognise our problems, but if we do not allow space to understand and process the emotions, that could be unconsciously driving our behaviours, and it will be difficult to change.
“Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.” (C. G. Jung)
I have particular experience in supporting individuals who are experiencing loss, self-hate, and difficulty in relationships.
How I work
I provide a confidential, non-judgemental, LGBTQIA+ welcoming space where you can be heard, and together we can discuss what you are looking for. We would meet weekly, either online or in-person, and explore any challenges you may be facing.
I work with individuals on an open-ended basis or for a mutually agreed period of time. In our initial session I take a brief history of your life. This is to give us a broader picture of your past experiences, current circumstances, and what you would like to achieve in our work together. After this we will agree on a set 50-minute time to meet weekly, this will be your space and set-aside therapy time.
What to expect
In our work together we may consider how the strategies that you developed as a child to cope may be creating unhelpful patterns in your current situation. It is also an opportunity to explore how the important relationships in your life and the relationship to your own race, class, culture, and sexuality may have shaped you.
Experience
Alongside my private practice, I continued to volunteer at a low-cost counselling service that provides affordable talking therapy to the community.
I have previously worked as an honorary therapist at a charity that specialises in sexuality & relationships and has been openly campaigning for LGBTQIA+ rights since the 1950s.
As well as providing excellent training on difference and diversity, both roles have given me in-depth training and experience in working with individuals who are experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, panic attacks, and trauma.
Qualifications
I hold an MSc in Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy, from Birkbeck University of London.
The course is accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
I am a registered member of the BACP
Registration number: 411137 MBACP
I am committed to Continuing Professional Development, attending additional training, and ensuring the highest standard of professional care.