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Specialises in
- Short Term Psychodynamic Therapy
Offers
- Video and telephone consultations
About me
I offer brief, time limited and open ended psychoanalytic and psychodynamic Psychotherapy.
I am registered with the UKCP (Council for Psychotherapy-CPJA section), and the British Association for Psychoanalytic and Psychodynamic Supervision.
I have a 5 year professional qualification in psychoanalytic psychotherapy. An MA in Psychoanalytic Studies. An MPhil in Cultural Studies and an MA in Modern Languages.
I have extensive experience as a psycho therapist. Over 36 000 hours working in different settings: in Primary Care, at the Arbours Therapeutic Community and at the Arbours Crisis Centre from 1999 to 2006. At a Day Centre for Women, from 2002 to 2012, on a project for individuals experiencing acute mental health problems . At Mothertongue Multi-ethnic counselling service in Reading, from 2007 to 2018 and in my private practice since 2002.
Areas of interest
Depression; Anxiety disorders; Bereavement; Major trauma; Personality disorders; Eating disorders; Somatoform disorders; Relationship problems; Developmental or life crises, self image or identity issues.
Specialist interests and expertise in the following physical conditions
- Psychophysiological disorders
Medical secretaries
About me
Research interests
Using psychoanalytic tools for brief types of therapeutic intervention
working with depression and anxiety
Self development
Relationships
Working across cultures
Trauma and the brain,mind & body in healing processes
Personal interests
Understanding the human being and how consciousness creates the world around us.
Mindfulness as a way to liberate the mind.
Exploring the frontiers of mind / body - healing and spirituality.
(Additional) Languages spoken
- French
- Spanish
- Portuguese
Publications
Paper: A Relational Psychoanalytic Approach to Supervising Issues in Brief Therapy - published in the BAPPS Supervision Review Spring 2013.
My qualifications & training
Qualifications
- 5 year professional qualification in psychoanalytic psychotherapy
Arbours 2004
- MA in Psychoanalytic Studies
Tavistock Clinic 1998
- MPhil in Cultural Studies
Bordeaux University - France 1995
- MA in Modern Languages
Bordeaux University - France 1993
- Professional Qualification in Clinical Supervision
The Guild 2011
Additional training
- Couple's communication counselling
Mothertongue 2012
Professional bodies (positions held - last 3 yrs)
- Work done for IAPT for 3 years
Anchor 2014
Details of entry to specialist register
Affiliations / memberships
I am a member of the UKCP (Council for Psychotherapy- CPJA section), and the BAPPS (British Association for Psychoanalytic and Psychodynamic Supervision.
I am also a member of the Arbours Association of Psychotherapists.
My private practice
Practice hours
Practice
Day
Hours
Appt Bookings
- 177 Henley Road Caversham READING RG4 6LH
- Monday
- 09:00
- 20:30
- 0118 947 0498
- 177 Henley Road Caversham READING RG4 6LH
- Tuesday
- 08:00
- 20:30
- 0118 947 0498
- 177 Henley Road Caversham READING RG4 6LH
- Wednesday
- 08:00
- 20:30
- 0118 947 0498
- 177 Henley Road Caversham READING RG4 6LH
- Thursday
- 08:00
- 20:30
- 0118 947 0498
- 177 Henley Road Caversham READING RG4 6LH
- Friday
- 08:00
- 20:30
- 0118 947 0498
Post treatment communication
Following treatment of a Bupa member, I will communicate with GPs
in line with Department of Health, GMC and appropriate professional bodies
guidelines.
In the event of an urgent query following treatment, Bupa members should use the
following contact details
07941740437
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