About me

Counselling & Psychotherapy in Chiswick (W4 5PY)

I am an approachable, fully qualified, Integrative Psychotherapist and Psychodynamic Counsellor  – DCPsych, UKCP, MBACP, GMBPsS, MSc (Psyc), BA (Hons). I trained at  Metanoia Institute, which has provided high-quality training in the psychological therapies for more than 30 years.

Having lived in various countries prior to settling in Britain more than 20 years ago, I embrace and deeply respect cultural and individual differences. Open to diversity in all its forms, I hold an anti-discriminatory stance and I am sensitive to issues related to belonging and adjustment.

I have worked in different mental health and therapeutic settings, supporting individuals  presenting with a variety of concerns. I am a trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming therapist, committed to adapting the therapeutic process to each person’s unique ways of thinking, feeling, and relating.

Often people seek counselling to address specific problems, but at times clients desire to understand themselves better, both in terms of internal processes and in relation to others. You may lead a good enough life, but still feel the desire to change certain aspects which are causing you some distress. It could be that you are experiencing general feelings of emptiness and a lack of purpose and/or meaning. Perhaps you cannot think clearly and compassionately about yourself, or struggle to find your voice. In a warm and non-judgemental space I will listen to you very carefully and help you uncover meanings, whilst reflecting on your patterns and choices.

My special interests include Attachment, Trauma, Intergenerational Therapy, Jungian Dream Analysis, Animal Symbolism, as well as working therapeutically with photographs (my Doctoral Research) and other artistic mediums clients may bring to therapy.

I work with individuals who struggle with some of the following issues
  • Life Transitions
  • Self-Development
  • Identity
  • Trauma
  • Confidence and Self-Esteem
  • Relationship Difficulties
  • ADD/ADHD
  • Stress, Overwhelm
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Anxiety
  • Low Moods and Depression
  • Isolation and Loneliness
  • Loss, Bereavement, Grief
  • Feelings of Emptiness, Meaninglessness
  • Emotional and Physical Abuse
  • Sexual Abuse and Sexual Difficulties
  • Shame and Unworthiness
  • Issues around Motivation and Change
  • Suicidal Feelings
Experience

Besides my private practice, my past voluntary work includes:

  • Samaritans, May 2010 – January 2021 (Listening Volunteer and Caller Support Deputy Director)
  • Ealing Abbey Counselling Service, September 2014 – July 2019 (Practitioner)
  • Action for Blind/RNIB, April 2015- December 2016 (Practitioner)
  • City & Hackney Centre for Mental Health, Homerton University Hospital, September 2016 – November 2016 (Psychiatric Shadowing Intern)
  • Mind (The Lotus Centre), June 2016 – October 2016 (Therapeutic Activities Facilitator)
  • Metanoia Counselling and Psychotherapy Service (MCPS), September 2013- September 2014 (Practitioner)
  • Victim Support, April 2011 – May 2013 (Support Worker)
Training & Qualifications
  • Doctorate in Counselling Psychology & Psychotherapy – Metanoia Institute/Middlesex University
  • Postgraduate Clinical Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy – Metanoia Institute
  • Postgraduate Clinical Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling – Metanoia Institute
  • Certificate of Proficiency – British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP
  • Certificate in Clinical Assessment and Evaluation – Metanoia Institute
  • Counselling Skills – City, University of London
  • MSc Psychology – University of East London, UEL (Distinction)
  • BA (Hons) in Comparative Religion – School of Oriental & African Studies, SOAS (First Class)

I am committed to an ethical practice and my own continuous personal and professional development.  I regularly attend supervision, post-graduate training and peer review, as well as seminars, workshops and conferences related to my field. This allows me to keep up to date with new developments and to offer an ethical and reflective practice.

 Professional Bodies
  • United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) – Full Clinical Member 2011166115
  • British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) – Accredited Member 227356
  • British Psychological Society (BPS) – Graduate Member 247385
  • Metanoia Institute — 22192
  • ICO Information Commissioner’s Office – Data Protection Registration Number  ZA554373
  • EMDR Association UK — 176740

I honour the Codes of Ethics of the aforementioned professional bodies and follow their guidelines. I am fully insured.

To learn more about the way I work and what to expect if you choose to undergo psychological therapy with me, please click here