ABOUT ME

 I am a qualified integrative counsellor and have worked with NHS Lambeth both face-to-face and online. Having worked with the NHS, I provide a high-quality service of talking therapy, interweaving modalities such as Person-centred, Psychodynamic and Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Additionally, I am currently an integrative counsellor through Headstrong Pro. Being qualified as an integrative therapist allows me to offer a more flexible and inclusive approach, tailored to your unique needs.

Psychodynamic focuses on uncovering unconscious patterns in thoughts, feelings and behaviours, as well as any unconscious or unresolved conflict that may be maintaining the current difficulties, particularly in your relationships with others. We will work in the present with the challenges and feelings you are experiencing, but I also believe that our past has a strong influence on our pattern of relating and thinking as adults. 

I also employ CBT (often at a later stage in your journey) to help the client identify any unhelpful or irrational thinking patterns, challenges with behaviours and responses. Additionally, I incorporate CBT strategies and tools to assist the client in adopting healthier thinking and behavioural patterns. I am a firm believer in collaborating with the client to initially gain self-awareness about their past, role in relationships, their internal or external locus of evaluation for CBT strategies to be truly effective. Primarily looking at the root cause to gain an understanding of our unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours, ultimately gaining a better understanding of ourselves, our reactions and responses to situations and others.

I offer a safe, confidential, non- judgmental space for individuals to explore their needs, thoughts and feelings. I believe it is so important that you feel valued, heard and understood. If this is your first time to therapy, I understand taking this first step can be quite an anxious one and for this reason I am happy to answer any questions by email or have a free of charge fifteen-minute telephone consultation to answer any questions you may have to ensure you feel comfortable taking that first step. This will provide you with the opportunity to decide if you wish for us to work together.

I am here to listen and can offer an alternative or new perspectives to help you work through difficult issues and discover your inner resources and potential. My therapy style is personable and warm. As the relationship develops, I will gently challenge you in the interest of getting the best out of you.