About Me

What to Expect?

I’m here to listen and provide support. You can expect me to ask many questions to gain a deeper understanding of your life narrative and the reasons that brought you to therapy. My mission is to connect with the essence of who you are, both with yourself and in your relationships with others. I believe being heard and seen can be profoundly transformative and healing. An opportunity to explore your identity in a reflective space, such as psychotherapy, can bring immense rewards.

As an integrative psychotherapist, I customise my approach to suit your unique needs. I use diverse techniques in my work, honed through years of training and experience, to assist you in achieving the changes that you hope for. Rather than squeezing you into a theoretical framework, I will guide you, encouraging you and, at times, challenging you to self-reflect and confront the issues that cause you distress. You’ll find a nurturing, secure environment with me where you are truly heard, accepted, and understood.

Why psychotherapy?

Psychotherapy is a powerful form of talking therapy that can help you navigate challenges and cultivate healthier thought patterns and behaviours. In our sessions, I will listen to you without any judgment. I will work with you to identify and change unhelpful habits. You’ll uncover deeper self-understanding and develop new skills to effectively cope with life’s challenges and difficulties.

Psychotherapy can help you:

Understand your emotions, thoughts, and actions
Tackle deep-rooted issues and life challenges
Navigate significant life transitions
Identify and change unhealthy patterns that keep you stuck
Embrace more constructive thought and behaviour patterns
Lead a life brimming with fulfilment and joy

Me in a nutshell

My own therapy journey during a particularly challenging time was a life-altering experience. It enlightened me about the essence of humanity, the strength found in vulnerability, and the courage to face it.

Brené Brown, an author and TED speaker, once said, “Vulnerability is the core, the heart, the centre of meaningful human experiences.” This statement struck a chord with me and fueled my desire to share this revelation with others. So, I embarked on my path as an integrative psychologist, qualifying in 2010.

Since then, I’ve had the privilege of working with:

Couples navigating relationship and communication challenges
Couples struggling to reconnect after having children.
Adolescents experiencing emotional and behavioural difficulties
Families coping with challenging dynamics
Adolescence and adults with ADHD, ASD, and eating disorders
Adults confronting a spectrum of issues, including trauma, depression and anxiety.

Among my career highlights have been setting up a counselling service for children and families in London. At a personal level, becoming a parent enriched my understanding of the psychological shifts in parenthood, deepening my empathy and sparking a passion to support parents, especially those who may have come from dysfunctional families themselves (see Working with Parents and Parents-to-be).