As a psychodynamic counsellor, I am trained to listen in a way that enables you to find your own voice, and change how you feel about yourself and the world around you.
An individual's current difficulties and feelings of distress may be linked to experiences from their past whilst they are unaware of the connection. For example, people can often repeat patterns of behaviour in relationships whilst feeling unable to change. Sometimes people can re-enact past experiences and feelings without being aware that they are doing so. This can occur even within the therapeutic relationship they develop with their counsellor. As your counsellor, I will neither judge nor reject you, but will help you to uncover these links with the past and to develop a better understanding of yourself and your life experiences. Negotiating a new relationship with your past can help you to live creatively in the present and find effective ways of dealing with life's challenges.
In my work with couples I take a positive view of relationships even though it can be hard to see them as anything other than negative when we are having relationship difficulties. Couple counselling provides an opportunity for a couple to explore their problems in a supportive and safe atmosphere that facilitates improved communication, mutual understanding and the development of their relationship.
I work in way which considers the needs and concerns of each individual regardless of social class, age, gender, race, ethnic group, religion, sexual orientation or disability.
How long will counselling last? This will be for you to decide, and may depend on the range of issues you wish to discuss. I can offer short-term, solution focussed counselling (usually 6-12 sessions) to work on a specific concern, or longer-term therapy to explore more complex issues.
I work in association with a female colleague and can offer a referral to those who might prefer to be seen by a female counsellor.Qualifications & Training
MA in Contemporary Therapeutic Counselling.
Certificate in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy.
Certificate in Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy.
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy.
Diploma in Transpersonal Couples Counselling & Psychotherapy.
EMDR Level 3 Practitioner.Experience
I have a Masters Degree in Contemporary Therapeutic Counselling from the University of Hertfordshire, and have undertaken training in Cognitive Behaviour Therapies at the Centre for Stress Management, London, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (NHS), Couples counselling at the Centre for Counselling & Psychotherapy Education, London, and EMDR.
I am a trained bereavement counsellor, and have worked voluntarily for a number of organisations including Cruse Bereavement Care, Samaritans and Crisis. My counselling experience has been gained working in both primary and secondary schools, and with adults within the criminal justice system. Previously, I had a long career in the public sector as a manager, focusing on work to safeguard children, young people and vulnerable adults. I also trained as a work place mediator. Currently, I work as a counsellor & psychotherapist within the NHS.Fees
£25 (initial consultation), £35 for subsequent sessions. My fee for couples is £45 per session. Concessions available to those on low incomes and students. I take personal circumstances into account when agreeing a fee.
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