Qualifications & Experience
I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist, registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the British Psychological Society (BPS). I have completed doctoral training in Counselling Psychology and hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Attachment-Based Psychodynamic Therapy. I am also a qualified Dynamic Interpersonal Therapist.
Alongside my private practice, I currently work in the National Health Service (NHS), providing individual psychotherapy. My private practice is based in South Wimbledon, with sessions now offered primarily online.
I work with a range of psychilogical difficulties, including; general anxiety, depression, panic, obsessive compulsive disorder, social anxiety, health anxiety, low self-esteem and childhood trauma. I have experience working across a variety of settings, including voluntary organisations and the NHS. This has enabled me to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds, across different ages, genders, religions, ethnicities, and socio-economic contexts.
My Approach
Therapy is tailored to each individual’s needs. I place great importance on establishing a nurturing and trusting therapeutic relationship, as I believe this is fundamental to effective therapy. My aim is to provide a safe and supportive space where you feel able to explore and process deeper, often hidden emotions. Through this process, therapy can help develop a deeper understanding of yourself, support meaningful change, and foster greater self-acceptance, reducing self-criticism and promoting emotional wellbeing.
The Types of Therapy I Offer:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) - Is a practical, short-term therapy focused on changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours to improve emotional wellbeing. It is a structured approach where you learn specific techniques to challenge negative thoughts and behaviours, helping you feel less distressed. CBT often involves some reading or writing between sessions, such as keeping diaries of thoughts, feelings, and events. Research has shown CBT to be highly effective, particularly for anxiety disorders, including panic, worry, social anxiety, health anxiety, OCD, and specific phobias.
Attachment- Based Psychodynamic Psychotherapy - This type of therapy explores how past relationships and early experiences can influence the way you relate to yourself and others in the present, often in subtle and unconscious ways. It’s a deeper, more explorative process that typically takes longer, as it delves into relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, depression, and childhood trauma. This approach can help uncover and address patterns that may be impacting your current relationships and sense of self
Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT) - Is a brief, focused form of psychodynamic therapy (usually 16 sessions) that examines how recurring relational patterns contribute to emotional distress. The therapy involves exploring various relationships in your life and focusing on one current, difficult relationship to create positive change. DIT is suitable for individuals who are assessed and deemed appropriate for this more targeted approach.
For more information on how I may be able to help you, or to arrange an initial appointment please call/text 07931229137 or email me here
