About Me
I offer a respectful and confidential space in which to explore your life and talk about your current concerns. I will not give advice or judge you, but listen carefully and attempt, through my questions and reflections, to help you make sense of your situation and identify opportunities for change.
I obtained my Masters Degree and an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy and Counselling at The Minster Centre. As a relational integrative therapist, I have been trained in a range of theories and approaches which I incorporate into my work. I place particular emphasis on relationships, past and present, and some of the approaches and theories that influence my work are: existential, Jungian, humanistic, psychodynamic, attachment and body psychotherapy.
I have been in private practice for over ten years and have worked with clients of different ages and backgrounds, including many whose first language is not English.
I am also a clinical supervisor working with individuals and small groups, and a trainer and supervisor at The Minster Centre.
I am a member of the UKCP and abide by their guidelines with regard to ethics and confidentiality. In accordance with these guidelines, my work is regularly supervised, I am insured and I am committed to ongoing professional development.
About Therapy
Psychotherapy offers the opportunity to discuss your concerns in a calm, confidential setting, with a trained professional who will ask questions, make observations and help you explore your situation without judgement or shame. Many people, individuals and couples alike, find that it is a relief to talk openly with someone who is not a family member or friend and it can be a transformational experience.
These are some of the issues that I have had experience of dealing with: life transitions, divorce, bereavement, relationship problems, understanding family dynamics, anxiety, depression, loneliness, identity issues, feeling different, difficult feelings, life crisis, low self-esteem, desire to understand dreams.
Sessions last 50 minutes and take place once a week at a regular time. You are welcome to contact me to discuss your situation without obligation and to arrange an initial session.
I see clients for face-to-face sessions in Hackney and also work online.
Couples
When working with couples, I pay close attention to how you communicate and to understand where conflict occurs. In the moment, when you are together in daily life, this conflict usually leads to difficult feelings which shuts things down between you and so nothing changes. My experience is that, in therapy, we can understand what is happening for each of you in these challenging moments, and it is through the understanding that things can be brought into awareness and change can occur.
It may be that there are issues which are too painful to address between the two of you or where you have tried but reached a standstill, such as infidelity or the decision to have a child. Whatever the reason for seeking couples therapy, I am committed to creating the space and facilitating the conversations that can be different from the ones you probably often have. As with therapy for individuals, I will not judge you or tell either of you what to do, but will bring curiosity and compassion to what I know can be painful moments.
Location
I practise from Space To Be You in Hackney (E8 4SA) and HQ Therapy in Highbury (N5 1RN). I am also available for remote sessions via Zoom.
