I provide one-to-one brief or long-term person-centred counselling in a safe, confidential and accepting environment in Islington and Hackney, London.

My training

I completed my postgraduate diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy at York St John University, a course that is accredited by the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). The BACP is the main professional body for psychotherapy, counselling and talking therapies in the UK.

Following qualification I have completed various training courses to develop my knowledge further, on subjects including Trauma, Domestic Abuse, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Hoarding, Supporting people who hear voices, and Bereavement.

I am a registered member of the BACP and adhere to the BACP Ethical Framework. This ensures I work responsibly and professionally, and follow the code of conduct outlined in the framework. For example I receive regular clinical supervision to critically reflect on my work with clients and all aspects of my counselling practice.

My experience

I have nearly a decade of experience providing counselling in different settings. I have worked in further education, young adult wellbeing services, and for mental health charities. I currently offer individual counselling in my private practice in central London. I facilitate reflective practice sessions for professionals and run therapy groups and workshops for clients with severe mental health conditions at a homeless charity in the borough of Westminster.

My approach

I offer person-centred counselling, providing three core conditions in therapy which allow you as the client to share your story:

• Unconditional positive regard: being accepting and non-judgemental
• Empathy: understanding the perspective of another person
• Congruence: being genuine, open and honest

We all have an in-built ability to grow and develop in order to reach our potential but this can get distorted or interrupted by our experiences. Counselling is an opportunity to reconnect with our potential, explore what matters most and understand ourselves better.

The relationship between counsellor and client is fundamental to therapy. I offer an accepting, understanding and genuine relationship, and a space that is yours. Therapy provides a rare experience of being truly listened to without judgement.

What brings you for counselling

Here are some of the issues I have experience working with:

• Anxiety, stress and unease
• Coming out as LGBTQ+, gender identity confusion
• Depression, hopelessness or low mood
• Difficult relationships
• Experiences of abuse and trauma
• Feeling stuck, lack of motivation
• Grief
• Hearing voices
• Loneliness
• Low self-esteem
• Poor mental health
• Self-harm
• Suicidal thoughts

My counselling practice is inclusive of all races, genders, sexual orientations, disabilities and religious beliefs.

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