**Please note, I am currently unable to accept new referrals for talking therapy**

First and foremost I have always been a clinician. As a Counselling Psychologist, I have trained in a range of different therapeutic approaches (Person-centred counselling, Psychodynamic psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing)), but my main modality is Schema Therapy, which I tailor to suit the individual needs of each client.

I have a specialist interest in childhood trauma and Complex-PTSD (C-PTSD), particularly in individuals who may identify as neurodivergent. Many of my clients have lived-experience of autism, ADHD, dyslexia and dyspraxia etc., against the backdrop of early childhood trauma in different shapes and forms.

Informed by my own lived-experience and ongoing professional development, my practice is highly collaborative, neuro- and LGBTQ+-affirmative.

I offer both short term and longer term therapy.

My Philosophy

Our early life forms the blueprint for the way we learn to relate to ourselves, others and the world around us. This blueprint continues to influence how we tend to think, feel and react to situations, in the present. Although these patterns may have served us in the past (or may even have been essential to our survival) they can limit us and cause us unnecessary suffering.

Beyond the individual, we exist in a world that advantages some but disadvantages many. It can  be helpful to contexualise individual suffering within our wider social climate, to promote compassion but also galvanise change.

Together, we will explore the way you think, feel and respond in relation to the problems you face, heal old wounds and explore fresh possibilities. Through our work, my aim is to help you feel better equipped to navigate the inevitable challenges life throws up, to find greater joy, meaning and satisfaction.

Schema Therapy

For an overview of Schema Therapy please see the following link:

https://www.healthline.com/health/schema-therapy-2

Initial telephone consultation and first appointment

Before making a first appointment we will arrange an initial telephone consultation to discuss your needs and arrange a time to meet. At our first appointment we will explore what brings you to therapy, a bit about you and what you hope to get from the work. The first appointment usually takes around 60 – 70 minutes.

Location

Currently all sessions are offered online via Zoom.

Fees

First appointment – £150 for 70 minutes

Standard rate – I offer a sliding scale from £80 to £150 per 50 minute session.

I am a recognised healthcare provider with AXA, Aviva, Cigna and WPA insurance, awaiting recognition with Vitality and Bupa.

Concessions may be discussed during our initial telephone consultation.

**48 hours notice is required if appointments are cancelled or changed**