About me and how I work

 My Work

I offer non-judgemental help and support and tailor the therapy to you, because you and your needs are unique. I help you understand yourself and your situation on a deeper level which allows you to make positive and informed choices; often armed with information and insights that were previously unknown.   I greatly respect the wisdom of the body as a great source of information and it's ability also for giving tools for healing and strengthening and growth. 

Your Journey

Begins with a complimentary, brief introductory meeting by telephone or video, which gives us an opportunity to ask questions, discuss needs and get a sense of whether we would like to work together.  Our no-obligation meeting, helps ensures the right fit before moving forward. This may lead to a sixty minute: Initial Assessment, which is a two-way process, giving an opportunity to explore your current symptoms, difficulties and your goals; you will also be assessing me and sensing if we are a good fit and I will also be assessing your clinical need and if I have the expertise and experience to help.   Therapy Appointments of fifty minutes are offered at between £100 and £180 (depending on whether you are a private fee-paying individual, being funded via an insurance company or workplace and the length of the appointment

Training

MA in Psychotherapy and Counselling at Regent’s College in London.
Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) - I am a certified provider
Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapist and have completed the IFS Institue: Level 3 A Compassionate Approach to Addictive Processes, Level 2 Intimacy from the Inside Out and IFS Level 1 
Sensorimotor Psychotherapist - I have completed the Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute: Level 2 Sensorimotor for Developmental Injury, Level 1 Affect Dysregulation, Survival Defences and Traumatic Memory 
Polyvagal Theory (PVT) - I have completed Foundational and Advanced level of 'PVT informed practice in clinical training 
I am a qualified EMDR (Eye Movement Desensation and Reprocessing) therapist
Other training includes: CBT for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Trauma;
Somatic Trauma Therapy Training with Babette Rothschild;
Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy for Health and Well-being
My initial training was psychodynamic with the CCC (Cambridgeshire Consultancy in Counselling).
I have received training in the following approaches: Sensorimotor, Internal Family Systems, EMDR, Humanistic, Intergrative,
Psychodynamic, Existential, CBT and Brief short term work.
Each year I undertake Continuing Professional Development.

Membership of Professional Bodies

I am an accredited registered member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy).
I am a Psychotherapist member of the clinical team at Nafs Health Consultancy and Training Ltd
I am a member of EMDR UK and Trauma Aid UK.
I am a registered provider with Aviva, AXA, Vitality, Cigna, and Helix Health Services Ltd.  
I am fully insured and have an enhanced DBS certificate (Disclosure and Barring Service). 

Other experience

I have experience and knowledge of the 12 step programme of recovery.
I have also been trained and have worked with a National Bereavement Support Charity.
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