Knowing yourself more thoroughly is a crucial step in finding ways to make significant changes. My approach is to provide a relaxed, reflective, and caring space where we will work together at uncovering a deeper understanding of the feelings and issues that confront you. Counselling is a living conversation and a relationship between two people. Although considering how the past might affect the present is an important part of the process, your daily experiences, your work, your interests, and how you relate to these are also likely to provide material for our work.
I qualified in 2017 with a PGDip in Psychodynamic Psychotherapeutic Counselling from Brighton University. Before embarking on formal counsellor training, I undertook a long personal exploration of my own, both through psychoanalytic psychotherapy, and through Buddhist and western esoteric practices.
My previous experience has included working with people confronting anxiety, depression, panic attacks, bereavement, a chronic sense of meaninglessness, and relationship difficulties. I also have some prior experience of working with people who have received psychiatric diagnoses, including borderline personality disorder and psychosis.
I have a particular interest in – and previous experience of – working with people who may be confronting spiritual or religious problems or crises, or who may be struggling to integrate a spiritual or anomalous experience into their daily life. I do not adhere to the teaching of a particular religion but, if you do, we shall work within your preferred way of understanding your experience.
I am a chartered clinical psychologist with over thirteen years experience of working in mental health. I offer services to adults and young people to find helpful and healing ways forward in order to overcome the challenges that life can often bring. I have experience in working with a wide range of psychological difficulties, including but not limited to; post-traumatic stress and complex trauma, anxiety and low mood, low self-esteem, self-harm, problems associated with loss or change, family conflict, relationship problems, and substance misuse.
My experience spans NHS and non-statutory services for adults, children, and young people with severe and enduring mental health difficulties. Alongside my independent practice, I run a trauma-specialist NHS service in East Sussex working with survivors of sexual violence in addition to offering consultation and reflective practice to a local homelessness service.
I bring warmth and integrity to my work as well as a sense of ease to create a safe space to explore challenges and work towards meaningful change. I draw from a variety of evidence-based approaches including; Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR), Psychodynamic Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy and Mindfulness. I integrate these different approaches according to one’s strengths and struggles. A respectful and compassionate approach is central to my practice, enabling people to connect with their own sense resilience and resources to overcome life challenges and find a sense of ease and balance
Chartered Counselling Psychologist.
I believe that we all experience challenges and difficulties in life. Counselling and psychological therapy can provide an empowering opportunity to manage, process and overcome these difficulties.
I offer high-quality one-to-one psychological therapy with the aim of providing my clients with a confidential, non-judgemental space to discuss their thoughts and feelings. When engaging in evidence-based counselling psychological therapy, the hope is that we can gain clarity about where we are in life and how best to move forward. The aim being to achieve our full potential and gain acceptance of ourselves through self-awareness.
I hold a BSc honours degree in Psychology and a doctorate in Counselling Psychology. I work from a relational stance, placing the therapeutic relationship at the very core of her practice, research and training. I draw upon a range of therapeutic approaches including; Person-Centred counselling, Psychodynamic approaches and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
Having worked with adolescents and adults in a variety of settings, both in the public and private sector, I have a breadth of experience. I have worked within the National Health Service in sexual health services, drug and alcohol services and working with those with long term mental health issues. I have also worked within the community based young person's services and women's services. I have a specialist interest in difference, diversity and identity.
I am currently managing and implementing a counselling service within a secondary school.
