Hello – I am a fully qualified, registered, and accredited therapist, offering one-to-one therapy for all adults. I bring over 30 years of experience working within NHS community mental health services, including the past 10 years supporting families and loved ones of people living with dementia.
I work with individuals experiencing a wide range of mental health issues including:
-Anxiety
-Depression
-Loss
-Relationship difficulties
-Family members and loved ones of people living with dementia
As a person-centred integrative therapist, I tailor my approach to suit you as an individual. I draw on a variety of therapeutic models and techniques, selecting what feels most appropriate to your needs at any given time.
My extensive background in mental health provides a strong foundation for working with a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges. Whether you are seeking support for anxiety, depression, loss, relationship difficulties, or simply need a safe space to talk, I will work alongside you with empathy and professionalism.
Experience
2001 to current- Mental health Practitioner/CPN/Specialist Psychological Intervention Post/Duty Lead
2001-2010- Counsellor/psychotherapist in private practice -The Villages Medical Centre. Send. Surrey
1994-2001- Trainee counsellor/Community Psychiatric Nurse
Qualifications
- MSc Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Diploma in Humanistic Counselling
- Mental Health Nursing Diploma -RN (MH)
Additional Training and CPD
- Using self-care to promote well-being and professional development - RCN
- IG principles. Safeguards of applications. General awareness and practice - NHS
- Non Violent Resistance - The Eaves
- Single Session Therapy with Windy Dryden - College of CBT
- Depression session the brain and recovering - Mindbody Breakthrough
- OCD the brain and recovery - Mindbody Breakthrough
- Understanding and application of solution focused therapy principles - ITC consultancy
- Model for recovery trauma, the brain and recovery - Mindbody Breakthrough
Memberships & Accreditations
Areas of counselling I work with
- Abuse
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- ASD/Neurodivergent
- Bereavement and Loss
- Bipolar Disorder
- Birth and Bonding
- Bullying (adults)
- Chronic Illness and Pain
- Depression
- Divorce and Separation
- Emotional Abuse
- Faith and Culture
- Loneliness
- Low Self-Esteem
- Parenting Support
- Personality Disorders
- Physical Abuse
- PTSD and Trauma
- Race and Diversity
- Redundancy and Unemployment
- Self-Harm
- Sexual Abuse and Rape
- Shame and Guilt
- Stress Management
Fees
Private Healthcare Insurance
- None