As a fully qualified and experienced counsellor and psychotherapist, I offer a constructive, grounded approach to individuals and couples in a safe and confidential environment. My aim is to help you explore and gain clarity on aspects of your life and to resolve problems which are troubling you.
I work with people on a wide range of issues, including: anxiety, depression, confidence and self-esteem, anger, stress, addictions, bereavement, relationship issues, sexual issues, sexuality & identity.
People also come to counselling with problems that are more difficult to define - a sense of confusion about their lives and about who they are, a lack of direction, a loss of meaning or joy in living, difficulties in relating to others or in sustaining good relationships.
Making contact: if you are interested in making an initial appointment or if you have any questions about the service I offer, you can email me or phone. I will get back to you as soon as I can.
The first meeting is an opportunity to talk over the issues and for you to decide if you would like to work with me. It does not commit you to anything further and I will usually suggest that you take a couple of days to think it over.
I normally contract for a fixed number of sessions at first, typically between four and six. This allows us a reasonable period of time to see if the process is helpful to you. We review progress on the last session and, if required, may decide to continue for a longer period. Qualifications & Training
MA Existential Psychotherapy & Counselling (University of Sheffield), 2005
Certificate in Counselling Skills (New School of Psychotherapy & Counselling), 1997
Tavistock Centre for Couple Relationships: Introduction to Couple Interaction, 2007
Training workshops in CBT for depression and anxiety, 2008
Pink Therapy: Same-sex relationship therapy, 2009Experience
I undertook my first counselling training in 1997 at the New School of Psychotherapy and Counselling in London. I also studied psychoanalytic and existential psychology at Birkbeck College. In 2002, I started a Masters degree in existential psychotherapy, validated by the University of Sheffield, which I finished in 2005. I have been registered with the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) since 2006.
I have worked for the Terrence Higgins Trust in London and for EACH (Ethnic Alcohol Counselling) in Hounslow, enabling me to acquire a broad base of experience in the areas of mental and sexual health.
Since graduating, I have undertaken further training in couples therapy at the Tavistock Centre for Couple Relationships. I have also had training in same-sex couple counselling and in CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) techniques for depression and anxiety disorders, such as social anxiety and generalised anxiety disorder.
I moved to Bristol last year, where I now work in private practice. Fees
Individuals: £30 (£20 for 1st session).
Couples: £40 (£20 for 1st session).
Lower rates are available if you are on a low income.
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