My therapeutic approach

Initially I trained as an integrative counsellor and then went on to qualify as a Psychodynamic Counsellor. I would consider my approach holistic, using different approaches accordingly. I qualified in 2012 after working in mental health and substance misuse for several years and my journey has been tough at times but so worth it. I don’t consider myself to have any specific areas of specialty, for me every situation is different and unique, and I would prefer to build a trusting, honest relationship with you, where you feel confident and heard, whatever the problem may be. Having said that I suspect a little more information may be good. So, I have managed Mind in Mid Herts and Oasis Open Door (substance misuse service). I have also worked as a mentor at several universities in London. More recently I have been teaching counselling students at our local college. I also have a very small private practice where my clients come with all ranges of different problems that they would like to better understand. A few of my clients follow a 12-step programme of recovery, and I like to think that I have a reasonably good understanding of that process. For more information about Psychodynamic and Integrative counselling, please see our Guide to Therapeutic Approaches.

Professional body membership

I am a Registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).