An experienced therapist who can help you to heal your past, live your present, and create your future.
About me
Psychotherapist and counsellor, North London.
I have worked as a humanistic integrated psychotherapist and counsellor in the Stoke Newington, Hackney and Islington areas for over twenty years. My clients are drawn from mixture of private, medical and mental health referrals. Currently I divide my working week between my private practice and my work in the voluntary sector and with local health authorities
My original training was as music therapist. This is a way of using instruments and voice as a way of communicating with adults who have learning disabilities and I continue to run these sessions. I am involved in facilicitating reminiscence therapy groups for the voluntary sector. I have also run workshops in, ‘ways of communicating,’ for Islington and Camden Social Services
I believe that the wide range of people I have counselled – the different problems and situations that we have worked through - informs and enriches my current therapeutic work with all my clients.
Humanistic Integrated Therapy
This approach is based on the understanding that the same therapeutuc model will not benefit everyone. I was able to study several different therapy methods. This means I do not start with one theory or view into which all clients are fitted but rather can draw on a range of skills to discover which approach will enable us to make the best contact with each other as your therapy progresses.
Why therapy?
Many of us encounter difficulties and challenges in our lives. Often, we can address them on our own or with the support of friends. However, there are times when life events become overwhelming. You may become aware of certain repeated, destructive patterns in your life but feel unable to prevent them from happening - it can seem as if your choices have been taken away and you feel powerless. At times like this psychotherapy can help you to become aware of how and why these patterns originated. It also supports you to look at the part you play in creating and perpetuating them - for this is the part that you can change.
Although understanding the past is an important part of the therapeutic process, actual change can only happen in the present. Change means choosing to do things differently and that can seem very risky and frightening. Psychotherapy will help you develop a stronger sense of yourself so that you can contain that anxiety, take back the power that you give away and create the life you want. (Just click on the web link to find out more about the different aspects of my practice)
Training, Qualifications & Experience.
Certificate in Psychodynamic Counselling - London University/Birkbeck College.
Postgraduate Diploma in Integrative Humanistic Psychotherapy - Southbank University/Whittington Hospital.
MSc in Psychotherapy - Southbank University.
I am registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP) and adhere to their Code of Ethics and Good Practice. I have personal indemnity insurance and receive regular professional supervision.
Areas of counselling
Abuse
Addiction(s)
Anger Management
Anorexia Nervosa
Anxiety
Bereavement
Bipolar Disorder/Manic Depression
Borderline Personality Disorder
Bullying
Couples Counselling
Depression
Eating Disorders
Low self confidence
Low Self-Esteem
Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Panic Disorder
Personality Disorders
Phobias
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Postnatal Depression
Relationship Issues
Schizophrenia
Sexual Issues
Stress
Termination/Abortion/Miscarriage
Tourettes Syndrome
Trauma
Work Related Issues
Specialisms
Recurring Depression
Couples therapy
Transcultural Counselling
Adults with learning disabilities (music therapy)
Adults with mental health issues.
Memory loss in the elderly (reminscence therapy)
Fees
My fees are £45 - £55 per full 60 minute session, Couples: £60 - £70 per ninety minute session. Where you place yourself on this scale depends on your financial situation.
Cancellation Policy
If you are not able to make your regular time I am happy to rearrange if there is an appointment available. If you are unable to attend I require 48 hours notice after which I will ask you to pay the full fee.
Further Information
Parking is free.
Member Organisation(s)
MBACP - Last checked by Counselling Directory on: 17th February 2010
IFL Institute for Learning
Service Categories
Counselling, Psychotherapy
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