I am a UKCP-registered therapist with extensive experience working in both short- and long-term models of therapy. Alongside my therapeutic practice, I also offer supervision to both trainee and qualified therapists.

Short-term therapy can be particularly beneficial for young adults navigating the transitional period of leaving home, as well as for older clients who have a clear, specific goal they wish to address in therapy. Many of my clients choose to work with me on a longer-term basis, where we explore the goals they wish to achieve, acknowledging that these aims may evolve and expand over time.

My initial training was in psychodynamic psychotherapy, and I have since undertaken additional training in EMDR. I have a special interest in the neuroscience of anxiety conditions where I integrate techniques such as mindfulness, breathing exercises and physical activity to complement and enhance the impact of talking therapy.

I understand that starting therapy can often feel daunting. I offer a warm and compassionate approach, grounded in strong ethical practice. 

I am registered with most of the EAP providers including BUPA, AXA, Vitality, AVIVA, WPA and Allianz.

 

 

 

 

Services

 Psychotherapy and EMDR

BUPA, AXA, Vitality, AVIVA

Clinical Supervision

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is a counselling session?

For counselling and pschotherapy each session is 50 minutes long. Sessions are usually at the same time very week.

With EMDR it can be helpful to have 90 minute sessions. These sessions are usually weekly.

 

How long does therapy usually last?

I offer both short term focussed therapy and longer term approaches. We can discuss which best suits your needs at our initial session together.

How can anxiety management techniques help me?
Anxiety management techniques can teach you how to identify triggers, manage stress, and develop healthier coping mechanisms to reduce anxiety symptoms.

What will happen in my first session ?

It is important that you make the right choice of counsellor or psychotherapist. In our initial assessment session I will tend to ask you a lot of questions so that we can get to know each other and understand more about what brings you to therapy. This session will allow you to evaluate whether you feel that we can develop the open and trusting relationship which is the key foundation for succesful therapy. It will also give you a taster of how therapy works.

At the end of the session I will offer you time to reflect on whether you would like to book further sessions with me.

What ethical practice guidleines do you follow?

I practice under the code of ethics of UKCP.

Please follow the link below for further details.

https://www.psychotherapy.org.uk/media/bkjdm33f/ukcp-code-of-ethics-and-professional-practice-2019.pdf

What can therapy help with?

 

Therapy can helpful with many issues. These include:

Addiction - Anger - Anxiety - Bereavement - Boosting Well-Being - Bullying - Depression - Leaving Home- Loneliness - Loss - Low self-esteem - Menopause - Neurodiversity-Panic Attacks- Phobias - Relationship issues - Retirement- Stress - Trauma

How should I choose a therapist?

It is important that you choose a therapist who feels like the right fit for you.

Following an enquiry email I offer a free 15 minute phone call. This allows us to discuss what therapy might look like and to discuss timings for an initial assesment session.

This  initial session will give a taster of what it is like to work with me and whether we feel that my approach suits your needs.

Cancellation policy

Please note that a one-week notice is required for the cancellation of any scheduled therapy session. If you are unable to provide at least one week's notice, the full session fee will be charged.

If you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, please contact me as soon as possible to avoid the cancellation fee.

Thank you for respecting this policy.

Contact

Please complete the details below if you would like to discuss starting therapy.

I endeavour to reply within 2 working days.

Location

Citibase Brighton

95 Ditchling Road
Brighton
BN1 4ST

“All sorrows can be borne if you put them into a story or tell a story about them. But if we cannot find a way of telling our story, our story tells us- we dream these stories, we develop symptoms, or we find ourselves acting in ways we don't understand.”

― Stephen Grosz, The Examined Life: How We Lose and Find Ourselves