About Me
My Approach
I offer a sensitive and, at the same time, thoroughly grounded approach which will be specifically tailored to each individual's particular needs.
As my experience comes from the various models of counselling, it allows me to use a flexible approach, rather than being limited by only one.
The initial meeting will determine the focus and time frame for the work - either an agreed number of sessions or open ended.
The safe space provided by therapy will enable you to explore any issues you may bring and help you make sense of your life, relating to your current situation, past issues and hopes for the future. Therapy may then help you to manage problems more effectively and move forward in your life.
My Experience
Since 1992, I have run my own private practice and have also worked in the NHS and private sector. I have also been involved in training other counsellors over the last ten years.
My counselling experience includes:
- 2 years Bereavement counsellor (Kingston Bereavement Service)
- 2 years Counsellor in local GP practice
- 10 years Sessional counsellor in the addiction unit (The Priory Hospital, Roehampton)
- 7 years Counsellor/case manager PPP Healthcare)
Training and Qualifications
- Post Graduate Diploma in Attachment-based Therapy (Wimbledon Guild)
- Diploma in Time Limited Psychodynamic Therapy
(Westminster Pastoral Foundation) - Professional Counselling Certificate (Kingston University)
MBACP Senior Accredited - MNAADAC (Drug and Alcohol Counselling)
- UKRC Registered
- Bereavement Counsellor Training (KBS)
- Alcohol and Drug Counsellor Training (Various establishments including The Priory Hospital)
- Certificate in Counselling in GP Practices (Post Graduate Training Centre, St. Ann's Hospital, North London)
- Certificate in Short term Psychodynamic Therapy (Westminster Pastoral Foundation)
- Critical Incident Debriefing (Dover Counselling Centre)
- Registered General Nurse
