What you seek is also seeking you
Rumi
When we face indecision, confusion, sorrow, pain, anxiety, anger – all that it is to be human – often our instinctive reaction is to turn away from the feelings; to try to escape from them or to brave them out, telling ourselves, “I’ll deal with this on my own”. We can become adept at escaping – through work, exercise, relationships, alcohol, substances, so many options – some more socially acceptable than others! The more we practice our chosen method of escape, the sense of brave independence hardens into isolation, where we shut down the parts of ourselves that feel love and joy, and disconnect from those around us.
As a qualified, experienced integrative psychotherapist and drama and movement therapist, my treatment plan and therapeutic approach are geared towards what the individual client needs – working in a relational way rather than blank-screen. I have a background in working with clients experiencing intense crisis, combining creative tools with a cognitive approach.
Cognitive
Creative
Collaborative
Practising since 2003, my areas of specialism are:
- Addiction*
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Expat and ATCK issues
- Meaninglessness
- Neurodivergence
- Self-harm
- Trauma
* Those in active addiction need to have a minimum of 3 months’ continuous abstinence from their substance, behaviour or relationship, be fully engaged in a program of recovery, and be working closely with a sponsor. Relapses or broken bottom lines will not interrupt our work. Feel free to book in a free call before your 3 months clean time is complete.
Fee:
Individual therapy face to face in Archway, London, or online, 50-90 minute sessions.
My fees operate on a sliding scale starting at £50
For Supervision, Soma Sankalpa, and the Targeted Anxiety Package, see those pages for fees.
Qualifications and Further Training:
- MA/ PGDip Drama and Movement Therapy, Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
- PGDip Counselling and Psychotherapy, Centre for Counselling and Psychotherapy Education
- Solution Focussed Therapy
- Mentalization-Based Treatment, Anna Freud
- Imago Relationship Therapy (full training – not certification)
- Certified Cyber Therapist, Online Therapy Institute
- Diploma in Clinical Supervision, The Awareness Centre
- Adaptive Therapy for Autistic Adults
I am registered with the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
I welcome diversity including all body sizes, abilities, races, sexualities, genders, religions and political values.
To enquire, email an**@********************py.com (click on email address to view) or click below to schedule a free call.
