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Specialises in

• Counselling

• Psychotherapy

• Transactional Analysis (TA)

Offers

• Face-to-face consultations
• Video and telephone consultations

About me

Life's difficulties can leave us feeling lost and uncertain. You may be struggling with one or more of the following (which I have frequently come across in my therapy room) depression, lack of self-confidence, work-related stress, anxiety, grief and loss, searching for meaning and purpose in life, struggling with decision making, coping with change, relationship/ family difficulties or struggles with your own identity or sexuality. These experiences can prevent you from living your life in an authentic and joyful way.

As a Certified Transactional Analyst Psychotherapist (CTA), I provide a safe, compassionate space where your journey towards transformation can begin. You may ask yourself can I help you with what you are currently struggling with? My answer to this is that I probably can. I have worked with many clients over the years, and it is unlikely that you would bring something which I have not dealt with before. I don't have all the answers, �but I do have the tools and experience to help you discover your own. Change often happens through you finding your own answer, your own meaning and truth to assist you to towards living a more authentic life.

I work with people not problems. This philosophy guides my therapeutic approach as I recognise that everyone brings their unique story, strengths, and experiences to therapy. Rather than reducing you to a diagnosis or focusing solely on symptoms, I see you as a human being sitting across from me�your values, your dreams, your relationships, and the full context of your life.


Transactional Analysis can help you understand what is going on the inside for you (your own internal process) and to make sense of that in terms of thinking of and understanding your development (how you have grown up, who and what has influenced you, what messages you have picked up from your environment). It is not only about thinking about what happens on the inside but what happens between people. Some of the most inspiring concepts in TA involve looking at interpersonal relationships. With growing clarity, it can offer you new ways of being �with you� as well as �being with others�. You can then become more aware of the choices you make and perhaps open up new options or decisions in your life.
I understand that feeling stuck in repetitive patterns can be frustrating and exhausting. I have worked with many individuals who know they want to change but don't know how.

About me:
I'm a CTA (Certified Transactional Analysis Psychotherapist) and hold accreditation by my registered body UKCP (United Council for Psychotherapy) and have over 10 years experience as a therapist.

My values:
I am enthusiastic about working collaboratively alongside my clients where they can be their �best selves�.
I am a firm believer in treating everyone with the dignity and respect which they deserve irrespective of their identity, background, culture, sexuality, disability, life experiences, religious affiliations. Inclusivity is a significant personal value of mine (see below). Justice and fairness are of paramount importance, and I have worked with clients who have experienced forms of injustice and unfairness in society, the workplace, and relationships over the years. My own philosophy as a therapist includes respecting and understanding each client's perspective and treating them with the utmost dignity and compassion. I strive to support, be understanding and be non-judgemental.

For over 10 years I have worked with clients who choose counselling/psychotherapy to address a wide range of life and relationship issues. I work with clients on a short term or long-term basis. The benefits of working as a psychotherapist in private practice is that you and I work together and decide together how many sessions you may or may not need.
I am remarkably familiar with working with depression, anxiety, bereavement, work related stress, relationship issues, sexual identities among many other presenting issues.

Areas of interest

Depression, anxiety, work related stress, grief and loss, Life changes, low self esteem, LGBT+ affirming therapy.