My Therapeutic Approach

Experience and training

I have worked for many years in a variety of non-profit and charity settings, and more recently in private practice, including:.

Samaritans - I spent over two years as a Samaritans listener, an organisation that provides a 24-hour listening service to anyone who needs to be heard.

Metanoia Counselling & Psychotherapy Service (MCPS) - a low-cost service in West London, which provides therapy for clients on a medium to longer-term basis.

HELP Counselling - one of the UK’s leading providers of lower-cost therapy, both in-person and online.

Certificate in Humanistic Counselling, Metanoia Institute, London.

Ongoing (year 4): MSc in Integrative Psychotherapy & Clinical Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy, Metanoia Institute, London.

I believe that meaningful change happens within the context of a genuine therapeutic relationship. My approach is integrative, drawing from multiple frameworks while maintaining a relational and β€˜psychodynamic’ foundation. In plain English, this means I’m interested not just in what brings you to therapy, but in understanding the deeper patterns and connections that shape how you experience yourself and your relationships. I’m also drawn to aspects of neuroscience, and how we hold experiences in our body - particularly trauma.

My own varied journey through life has taught me that personal growth isn’t linear, and there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to the challenges we face. I bring this understanding into our work together, adapting my method to what serves you best. Sometimes this means exploring early experiences that continue to influence your present. Other times, it involves practical strategies for managing immediate difficulties. Often, it’s both.

At the core of my practice is the belief that the therapeutic relationship itself becomes a space where new ways of being can emerge. Within our sessions, we can examine not only what happens in your life outside therapy, but also what unfolds between you and me. Often, the way things unfold between us can gently reflect the kinds of relationship patterns that may be playing out in other parts of your life. That gives us something real and immediate to notice, understand, and work through together.