Welcome.
I have undergone something of a woman’s odyssey. In my forties I sold my belongings, gave up my apartment, moved to student halls of residence and undertook my Doctorate. It is never too late to learn, to change! I have faced adversity and what at times has felt like insurmountable challenges to reach a state of wellbeing. I have fulfilled many of my goals and dreams.
I do not claim that what I have learnt and practiced for myself can be applicable to everyone and that transformation is possible for all. Every human being is highly complex and their own enigma. You hold the key. However I hope that you might benefit from my journey’s (personal and professional as a clinician, yoga & meditation instructor and former dancer/actress) learnings, discoveries and the evidence-based modalities that I have trained in and practice.
I offer one-on-one personal therapy, facilitation, coaching, longer workshops and an online self-study course. I also publish self-care tips on my blog. I have facilitated tightly-knit gatherings and presented at much larger forums.
Working with me one on one
I have completed the taught part of my Doctorate in Counselling Psychology (PsychD) and currently await to present at my Viva. I am scheduled to qualify as a Doctor in Psychology by the end of 2023. I have worked as a trainee Counselling Psychologist in the National Health Service (NHS) as well as an Executive and occupational coach, facilitator and yoga & meditation instructor in a variety of settings. Today I work full-time (over 4 days) in the NHS as a specialist counselling psychologist (preceptorship) and the rest of time support clients in my small private practice.
My approach is multi-theoretical, eclectic and integrative combining all the evidence-based aspects of what I have seen work effectively and includes:
- Person-centred and existential psychotherapy
- Psychodynamic psychotherapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), DBT & Mentalisation
- Adapted personal therapy and coaching speciality for Neurodivergent clients (Autism & ADHD or both)
- Inner Bonding® (certified facilitator in June 2019), which is a form of inner child/inner reparenting modality
- Yoga, Meditation & Breath work (200 hours Teacher Training qualification obtained in India)
- Psychodrama & Art
- Career-coaching (accredited level 2 Performance Consulting coach)
- Public-speaking: as an ex professional writer/actress/producer, I can incorporate drama, movement, film- interviewing techniques and elements of physical expression if required.
Public Speaking and In person workshops
In addition to working individually one on one, I am also a public speaker and workshop facilitator in a variety of subjects having devised many training materials for a wide variety of organisations of various sizes in various industries. I have taken various groups of clients through my online courses and webinars. Get in touch to find out more.