My background and qualifications
Background
Prior to training as a psychotherapist, I worked for over twenty years in broadcasting, marketing and advertising, gaining management experience in both public and private institutions. I obtained valuable experience of organisational, leadership and team dynamics, regularly offering coaching support alongside the responsibilities of my role.
I have worked as a psychotherapist/ counsellor at the West London Centre for Counselling, the Hammersmith and Fulham counselling service for the NHS and served as a Director/ Trustee for this charity. I have also volunteered with the charity Mind, and at the Richmond Royal Psychiatric Hospital.
QUALIFICATIONS
Advanced Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy (Regent’s University, London)
Post Graduate Diploma in Psychotherapy and Counselling (Regent’s University, London)
Certificate in Psychotherapy and Counselling (Regent’s University, London)
MA Hons, Classics (University of Cambridge)
UKCP (Accredited Member)
MBACP (Accredited Member)
I am committed to continuous professional development, training and supervision.
My work is covered by Towergate insurance.
EXPERIENCE
I have experience of working with a diverse range of clients bringing a broad range of concerns. Some examples include:
recovery from addiction | anger management | anxiety, stress, panic attacks | boarding school | caring responsibilities | chronic, terminal illnesses, cancer, ill-health | cultural, racial issues | death and aging | depression | disability | recovery from eating disorders | identity, meaning and purpose | loss and bereavement | low self-confidence and self-esteem | marital issues, divorce | mid-life crisis | trauma, physical, sexual and mental abuse | parenting issues including mother and baby, pregnancy, infertility, post-natal depression | personal growth and development | psychosexual issues | relationship and interpersonal issues, attachment, social phobia | sexuality | suicidal thoughts | work and career issues, career development, and redundancy