Many different people come to work with me for many different reasons. I welcome everyone equally, and enjoy a diverse practice - which makes it difficult to sum up what I do neatly.
I see people who want to talk through: depression, anxiety, jealousy, anger, loss, relationships, family difficulties, addictions (of many sorts), their relationship with food and eating, recovery from trauma such as abuse, assault or accidents, workplace stress or harassment, creative blocks, self-image or esteem, sexual issues, parenthood issues, issues of discrimination, and mental health diagnoses.
I work in a way which values the individual while not losing sight of their environment. I am always interested in people's differing experiences of the world, and work mindfully of that.
I'm well qualified, having completed a rigorous training program including specialist training in New York in body work: infant development, movement, posture and gesture. I'm UKCP accredited as a Gestalt Psychotherapist.
You are welcome to contact me to ask any questions you have, and then if you would like to arrange a meeting we would arrange one session to check whether we can work well together. Assuming that went well we could then book a short series, or ongoing sessions depending on what will be most useful.Qualifications & Training
Certificate in Counselling Skills.
Certificate in Therapeutic Counselling.
Diploma in Counselling.
Diploma in Gestalt Psychotherapy, including UKCP Accreditation.
Certificate in Somatic Psychotherapy.Experience
I've worked in the Occupational Health Department of an NHS Hospital, in Colleges and Universities as a Staff and Student Counsellor, and I've been working since 2003, and have seen over over 300 clients so far. I see people for both long and short term contracts at my private practice, where I also see employees through organisations which provide EAP (Employee Assistance Programmes) to employers.Fees
My standard fee for an individual session is £40, I have some concessionary rate places available.
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