The therapy we do together provides a compassionate, confidential space in which to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences, with an openness to whatever issues you may wish to bring. We explore how you can be at home in the world in a way that is meaningful to you, that empowers you to work thorough difficulties and embrace the future.
I have experience with clients who are undergoing significant changes and difficulties in personal relationships, employment or life in general. You may have high levels of anxiety or stress; relationship or attachment issues; you may be facing, or have been through a separation, divorce (https://youtu.be/E_a0BWfFqMI) or family issues; someone close to you may have died; you may be experiencing sadness or depression; low self-esteem; perfectionism; or the wide ranging impacts of trauma.
I pay careful attention to the way the patterns of your experience shed light on your concerns, and how they relate to past events, to present circumstances, and to the uncertainties and possibilities of the future. This is existentialist therapy that builds an understanding of your way of being and relating.
For me, therapy is about creating a compassionate, sensitive, and insightful connexion, as a way of tuning in to your experiences and concerns, and from there working together on finding the ways forward or changes that are most meaningful for you.
My approach is guided by deep affinity for a client’s potential for living a more fulfilling life by coming to terms with the past, living fully in the present, and embracing the challenges and possibilities of the future. I welcome the chance for us to have an initial conversation, to see how I can work with you to provide the therapy that you may be seeking.
Background
Aside from my training as a psychotherapist and counsellor, my career has involved mentoring, teaching, tutoring, research and leadership in several of the UK’s most diverse universities; and this has given me an understanding of the challenges of balancing work and life.
I researched neural networks for my doctorate, and as a professor in several universities. My interest in neuroscience has given me an understanding of the embodied impact of experiences, and the remarkable potential for development in each of us.
I have completed training to master’s degree level with an MA degree in psychotherapy and counselling from Regent’s University, specialising in existential therapy. I am a registered member (MBACP) of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Register number 406354.
Fees: £75 per 50 minute session. Concessions at £45.
