About Me
I have worked as a therapist in various charitable organisations, but my primary focus is my private practice. I aim to provide a reflective space where you can talk, think and explore whatever is on your mind in a safe and confidential environment.
Experience & Expertise
My experience in therapeutic environments extends over 20 years. I have worked extensively with diverse, homeless and forensic populations.
Areas of Interest include
> Trauma
> ADHD
> Mind-Body connection
Training & Qualifications
After a career in social care, I trained as a Psychodynamic Psychotherapist at the Manor House Centre for Counselling and Psychotherapy in London. I completed a rigorous British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC) and British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) accredited training, gaining experience through seminars and clinical practice.
Additionally, I have undertaken COFRA 121 - StopSo training, a therapeutic programme to help people manage sexual risk and live more pro-social, satisfying lives.
With the Tavistock & Portman, I attended a year-long course: Psychoanalytic ideas on violence, criminality and sexual deviation.
University of Derby: Autism, Asperger's and ADHD - Recognised and Endorsed by the ADHD Foundation
I have completed a two-year-long Infant Observation and a Psychiatric Placement. I continue to embark on further Psychoanalytic training with the British Psychotherapy Foundation (BPF).
I am a Certified ADHD Clinical Services Professional (ADHD-CCSP)
I am a registrant of the BPC, working to their code of ethics.
Professional Affiliations
BPC - British Psychoanalytic Council
Recognised and Endorsed by the ADHD Foundation
Registered Practitioner with the following Healthcare Insurance Providers