Therapists
I first became interested in working in this area when I met someone on a bridge who was contemplating jumping into the Thames. I realised the value of being with another person and listening. Following this, I joined the Samaritans and worked for 12 years as a volunteer, listening to the suicidal and depressed and supporting them. Many years later, I now offer counselling and psychotherapy online, by email and in person. Most people experience a life crisis at some point. Often, these experiences, and the feelings that come from them, are overwhelming and very isolating. Friends and family might not always be the best people to talk these things through with, especially if we find our feelings embarrassing. That‘s when non-judgemental and supportive counselling or psychotherapy can be very helpful. My aim is to be open, fair and to give everyone an equal service, respecting difference and diversity. I am eager and open to discuss any adjustments you may need. Life has it's ups and downs and I believe that there is no shame in saying that you need help with emotional difficulties. I've had to overcome life crises of my own and these experiences help me to empathise with other people’s struggles.
Having worked for over a decade with people suffering from depression and mental health problems, I will not judge how you are feeling. It is very important to me that you can explore your difficulties in a trusting environment, and so our relationship is at the heart of everything I offer as a therapist. I am a warm person and want you to experience therapy as a safe, confidential and non-judgemental place to explore life’s difficulties and challenges. Mine is an experienced listening ear and I offer you a supportive approach. I work with individuals on an open-ended basis as a psychotherapist or for an agreed time period as a counsellor, with the aim of enabling you to enhance your life and to live it more fully. By looking at our unconscious thoughts, dreams and behaviour, we can gradually develop insight and stop repeating the things that hold us back from being all we can be. I have worked in private business and management for over twenty years. I understand the pressures and stresses that juggling work and home life can bring. Having worked for over a decade in a voluntary capacity with people suffering from depression and mental health problems, I will not judge how you are feeling. You do not have to have mental health issues to enter counselling and psychotherapy. My own experience is that we can all benefit from understanding ourselves better. Although not a Buddhist, I practice meditation, breathing exercises and mindfulness. I also take private healthcare insurance referrals from companies including BUPA, AXA and Aviva
I have a range of professional qualifications and affiliations within this field: - Qualified clinical member of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) - Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) - PSyEdu Certificate in Psychedelic Practice from Sept '24 - current - Online Counselling Supervision Diploma (OCST, 2025) - Certificate in Clinical Supervision (CTSD, 2022) - PhD Psychology (University of Northampton, 2022) - Certificate in Online Counselling and Psychotherapy (Academy for Online Therapy, 2021) - PG Diploma in Counselling & Psychotherapy (CCPE, 2011) - Certificate in Fundamentals of Counselling and Psychotherapy (CCPE, 2007) - PG Certificate Integrative Psychotherapy & Counselling (CCPE, 2005) - M.A. (Middlesex University, Essex, 1992) - B.A. (Hons., 2.1, King's College, University of London, 1991) - Ongoing continuing professional development in related areas e.g. working with dreams, drama therapy, working with dementia