My areas of interests include depression, relationship problems, anger management, bereavement, lack of sense of self and purpose, feelings of loneliness, isolation and emptiness, sexual problems, stress.
My therapeutic approach relies on empathy, authenticity and unconditional acceptance within a Lacanian/Freudian psychoanalytical and post-structuralist framework. As opposed to a short-term cognitively behavioral driven approach based on a power-driven relationship between client and practitioner and whose objective is not really to put the client in charge of his or her own life (since the question is not about what is really happening for him or her), my approach is specifically tailored towards developing an active desire in both the therapist and client to explore and truly understand the various structures interfering negatively within the client's life, thus helping him or her to become the true agent of his or her own actions.
Helped and guided by the therapist the changes come from the client himself/herself and are therefore long lasting since the meanings have effectively been created by you within a unique therapeutic experience.
This approach is ideal for people who want to be active, independent, responsible and are curious about what is holding them back.
I am practicing in two clinics as well as in my own successful private practice. Sessions can be conducted in English or French.Qualifications & Training
I am a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP - ref 700417) as well as registered with the ethical body UPCA: Institutional Member of the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). I was awarded with a Master of Science (MSc) in Psychotherapy and Counselling from the Therapeutic Research Centre at Roehampton University in London. I am also certified by the Metanoia institute in Transactional Analysis, the WPF foundation in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and qualified in Bereavement with the Brent Bereavement Services in London.Experience
Below are some of the problems around which my practice is specialised:
Depression, not coping well
Difficulties with relationships
Anger management or mood swings, irritability, frequent loss of temper
Bereavement, other loss or a major life change
Lack of sense of self and purpose
Feelings of loneliness, isolation and emptiness
Sexual problems
Panic attacks, stress, worries
Chronic fatigue
Anxiety, panic attacks, lack of concentration
Emotional abuse
Low self-esteem and confidence, shyness
Trauma
Work related issues, difficulties, lack of progress
Addictive or compulsive behaviour
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)Fees
£40 initial consultation.
£50 individuals.
£35 students.
Low fee applicable depending on salary.
Key words for this entry:
Individual Counselling, Adults, Men, Women, Young, Long-term, Short-term, Time-limited, Training/tutoring, Concessionary rates, Low-cost sessions, Abuse, Anger, Anxiety, Bereavement, Commitment, Conflict, Depression, Divorce, Separation, Domestic abuse, Eating, Gender, Identity, Loss, Self-esteem, Narcissism, OCD, Panic, Psychosexual, Psychosis, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Relationships, Self-confidence, Self-harm, Sexual Abuse, Sexuality, Stress, Substance Abuse, Suicide, Trauma, Unemployment, Workplace, Dream work, Existential, Freudian, Integrative, Person-centred, Psychodynamic, Psychotherapy, Transactional Analysis. |
