About Me

I am a senior accredited BACP counsellor and registered UKCP

psychotherapist with over 16 years of clinical experience across NHS GP

surgeries, community services, and university counselling settings. For the

past 12 years, I’ve run a private practice offering personalised, compassionate

care.

My dual training in integrative and existential therapy is

complemented by specialist skills in CBT and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive

Therapy (MBCT), allowing me to tailor my approach to each client’s needs. I

hold a Doctorate in Existential Psychotherapy and Counselling (Middlesex

University) and an MSc in Integrative Counselling (Greenwich University).

I specialise in supporting women through the psychological

challenges of pregnancy and motherhood. I offer non-judgemental, supportive sessions to explore the range of thoughts and feelings that may arise at this time.

My doctoral research explored postnatal anxiety as a nuanced

and often overlooked experience. This work continues to inform my practice,

deepening my understanding of maternal psychology and shaping how I support women through the transitions and tensions of motherhood. You can find out more about my research here.

Alongside clinical practice, I am an experienced clinical

supervisor, holding a Level 7 Diploma in Supervision, alongside advanced training in Existential Supervision (Level 8).

I’ve lectured and supervised at Regent’s University London, and currently serve as a teaching consultant and supervisor at the New School of Psychotherapy and Counselling in London.



Professional Memberships

  • BACP Senior Accredited Member (No. 31157)
  • UKCP Registered Member (No. 2011184585)
  • Accredited Clinical Member UPCA
  • Member of the Society for Existential Analysis (SEA)
  • Member of the Society for Reproductive and Infant Psychology (SRIP)
  • Member of the British Society for Phenomenology (BSP)

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