I am a professional, experienced, accredited counsellor psychotherapist with an MA in Counselling and Psychotherapy. I am registered and accredited with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the United Kingdom Register of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (UKRCP). You can view my details on the BACP website www.bacp.co.uk and the UKRCP website www.ukrcp.co.uk. I adhere to their professional Code of Ethics and Guidelines and I am bound by the "Ethical Framework for Counsellors and Code of Conduct". As required by them, I am in regular supervision and follow an ongoing programme of continued professional development.

About my work

I work as part of a team of professional psychotherapists, counsellors and clinical psychologists in East London.

I work holistically as an integrative counsellor which means I integrate various counselling concepts, models, techniques and approaches to work with clients to achieve their goals. I work creatively and with flexibility in the best interest of clients at all times. My initial training in psychodynamic psychology (BA Hons) was followed by a PG Diploma in counselling and psychotherapy at the University of East London on an integrative course under the late and renowned Tony Merry (person centred), Professor Ian Horton (Sage Book of Counselling and Psychotherapy), Rowan Bayne (Myers Briggs MBTI personality theory and assertiveness training) and Dr Patrizia Collard (CBT, stress management and multimodal therapy). I then undertook further training in CBT at the Centre for Stress Management. I also work with meditation and mindfulness training which teaches clients not only relaxation but also how to become intentionally aware of the present moment and the benefits of this.

I am passionate, positive and energetic about my work as a counsellor and acknowledge the importance of the whole person - mind, emotions, body and spirit.

My experience includes working with individuals, couples and families in East London and Essex. I have worked as a counsellor, supervisor and trainer in organizational settings, primary health care settings and for mental health charities since 1997 and have been in private practice since 2004. I also work as Senior Counsellor for Drugsline with clients and families affected by addictive personality and/or misuse of drugs or alcohol. I have a lot of experience in that field and also in the field of codependency. I work with the 12 step programme. For more information on the excellent services provided by Drugsline please see  www.drugsline.org. I have also worked for the Violence Initiative in North London www.tviccv.org working with perpetrators of violence.

I can offer group supervision to organisations such as NTA/FDAP drug treatment agencies or other mental health settings or charities offering counselling services.

I have enhanced Criminal Record Bureau ("CRB") disclosure which is the highest level of check available to anyone involved in regularly caring for, training, supervising or being in sole charge of children or vulnerable adults. www.crb.gov.uk

My approach is holistic and integrative, combining different theories and models to suit your overall needs.

In addition to working as a counsellor I also run spiritual retreats twice a year to Glastonbury and Wales. Please see workshops for details.

Wales Retreat

Learn to meditate, unwind, de-stress, de-clutter and relax in the beautiful landscape of Cae Mabon. Experiential workshops will include, meditation, self-development and mindfulness training. To view and download leaflet please click here.

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