Training and Qualifications
I have been training and practising since 1995. I have an MSc and diploma in gestalt psychotherapy gained at The Metanoia Institute, Ealing. I have also trained in psychodymanic counselling at Westminster Pastoral Foundation, London and hold a Diploma in Applied Group Analytic Skills and a Certificate in Counselling Skills and Attitudes. I have additional training in addiction, working with grief and loss, trauma, couples work, and supervision (with the Centre for Supervision and Team Development). I have extensive experience working with clients one to one as well as facilitating groups, and previously worked at the Priory Hospital, Roehampton. As well as my private practice, I also work as both a counsellor and psychotherapist for the NHS. I have also just finished as an assistant tutor on the Gestalt MSc Psychotherapy course at the Metanoia Institute.Issues covered are depression, anxiety, relationships, trauma, grief and loss or general exploration. I also specialise in alcohol/drugs/addiction issues.
I am a registered UKCP (United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy) psychotherapist. I am a member of the BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy) and also of the Metanoia Institute and subscribe to both of their codes of ethics.