TRAINING, EXPERIENCE AND APPROACH
My journey in becoming a therapist started in 2013 where I studied a Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling at the University of Hertfordshire, gaining this qualification in 2015. I then went on to further study Humanistic Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy at the CPPD Counselling School in Hornsey, North London. I qualified in 2017 with a Post Graduate Diploma (PgDip).
Since this time I have completed many courses, to include, DBT (Dialectical Behavioural Therapy), Schema Therapy, Stress Management, Mindfulness, and Meditation. I use a number of these techniques to help my clients be kind and more compassionate to themselves. I have maintained my own daily meditation practice for a number of years and use mindfulness techniques with many of my clients as I find this vastly assists with a wide range of psychological difficulties.
I have a vast amount of experience; working with the elderly in a residential care environment; a Womens’ Centre with those who have suffered domestic violence, both psychological and physical abuse. I have worked with transition and bereavement in a hospice setting. I spent time working with those recovering from drug and alcohol addiction, and their rehabilitation back into society. Before setting up a Private Practice I spent two years working within a NHS doctors’ surgery based in North London where I had a very busy and varied practice.
After the Grenfell tragedy in 2017 I worked directly with the victims and survivors with acute trauma for three months, offering intensive support throughout the night at the hotels where they were displaced.
Regardless of any prior experience, I am very happy to work with whatever you may bring and I welcome a diverse range of clients.
I have a very holistic approach. I am a keen Yogi and enjoying walking in nature with my dogs (a cockerpoo and cavapoo who like to come to work with me!). I very much believe that moving our bodies and staying active is imperative for optimal mental health. How we live our lives, from looking at what we eat (I believe it important to follow a diet which is well balanced and rich in vegetables and nutrients) along with looking at our sleep habits, are all important factors which if not quite right, can almost certainly hinder our emotional wellbeing.
Since this time I have completed many courses, to include, DBT (Dialectical Behavioural Therapy), Schema Therapy, Stress Management, Mindfulness, and Meditation. I use a number of these techniques to help my clients be kind and more compassionate to themselves. I have maintained my own daily meditation practice for a number of years and use mindfulness techniques with many of my clients as I find this vastly assists with a wide range of psychological difficulties.
I have a vast amount of experience; working with the elderly in a residential care environment; a Womens’ Centre with those who have suffered domestic violence, both psychological and physical abuse. I have worked with transition and bereavement in a hospice setting. I spent time working with those recovering from drug and alcohol addiction, and their rehabilitation back into society. Before setting up a Private Practice I spent two years working within a NHS doctors’ surgery based in North London where I had a very busy and varied practice.
After the Grenfell tragedy in 2017 I worked directly with the victims and survivors with acute trauma for three months, offering intensive support throughout the night at the hotels where they were displaced.
Regardless of any prior experience, I am very happy to work with whatever you may bring and I welcome a diverse range of clients.
I have a very holistic approach. I am a keen Yogi and enjoying walking in nature with my dogs (a cockerpoo and cavapoo who like to come to work with me!). I very much believe that moving our bodies and staying active is imperative for optimal mental health. How we live our lives, from looking at what we eat (I believe it important to follow a diet which is well balanced and rich in vegetables and nutrients) along with looking at our sleep habits, are all important factors which if not quite right, can almost certainly hinder our emotional wellbeing.
