Everyone is unique
Did you know that engaging in psychotherapy sessions can lead to a reduction of troubling symptoms & thoughts, improved emotional regulation, enhanced communication skills & self awareness, improved confidence, better stress management & an overall increase in wellbeing!
Below are some areas that I can help you with in psychotherapy sessions:
Low mood, anxiety and/or depression.
Couple and relationship difficulties & family life.
Life events & transitions for example, becoming a parent,
separation or divorce, children leaving home, retirement.
Bereavement due to the loss of significant relationships.
Emotional issues relating to adoption and fostering, kinship care and/or the needs
of looked after children.
Divorce, separation and step family life.
Infertility.
Issues relating to sexuality and gender.
Working with LGBTQ+ communities .
Exploring cultural heritage and identity.
The impact of early abuse and trauma.
Domestic violence.
Feeling lonely, unfulfilled and that ones life lacks meaning or joy.
About me
I am fully qualified in Systemic Couple & Family Psychotherapy (MA), and Art Psychotherapy (MA). I am a qualified supervisor.
I am registered with The Association of Family Therapy & Systemic Practice (AFT) and accredited by the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) & Health Care Professions Council (HCPC).
I have over 25 years’ clinical experience working therapeutically with a diverse range of individuals, couples and families. I am experienced in working in many types of settings, including the NHS, social services, the charitable sector and through private practice.
I work collaboratively with a strength and resilience-based approach, supported by the latest evidence-based principles.
My approach to psychotherapy draws on psychodynamic AND systemic models. I am trained in & incorporate additional approaches in my practice including Narrative therapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness therapy, Sand tray therapy & Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT).
My practice takes an anti-oppressive stance recognising the impact of societal structures of oppression on lived embodied experience.
I have a special interest and experience of working with clients with experience of adoption and the care system, reconstituted and step-families, working with bereavement and working with the LGBTQ+ & trans community.
The connections between the mind, body and emotions can be an area of exploration in therapy. Sessions can integrate mind-body techniques, & use of images &/or objects to support process & expression, especially when words can be hard to find.
I always work with client feedback and regularly review my practice through supervision, training and self reflection.
Qualifications:
Systemic Supervision: University of Exeter.
MA Systemic Psychotherapy: The Tavistock and Portman NHS foundation trust & University of Essex,
Postgraduate Certificate in Systemic Practice with Families & Couples: The Institute of Family Therapy, London.
MA Art Psychotherapy, Goldsmiths, University of London.
Art Psychotherapy Foundation : Goldsmiths, University of London.
Memberships:
The Association of Family Therapy & Systemic Practice (AFT): Membership No: 65448852
United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) Membership No: 2011171008
Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) Membership No: AS09370
Comprehensive insurance held with Balens’ Specialist Professional Insurers to offer online therapy.