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 have run a private practice providing personalised, compassionate care.

My training combines integrative and existential therapy, enhanced by specialist skills in CBT and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), enabling 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, offering non-judgemental, supportive sessions to explore the range of thoughts and feelings that may arise during this time.

Alongside clinical practice, I am an experienced clinical supervisor, holding a Level 7 Diploma in Supervision and advanced training in Existential Supervision (Level 8).

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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