I'm an experienced and accredited Psychodynamic Psychotherapist and Psychotherapeutic Counsellor. My professional qualifications include:

• Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP) 

• Accredited Psychodynamic Psychotherapist registered with the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) - Council for Psychoanalysis and Jungian Analysis College

• Accredited Psychodynamic Psychotherapist registered with the British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC)

• Member of the British Psychotherapy Foundation (BPF)

• Member of the Foundation for Psychotherapy and Counselling (FPC) 

These are among the UK’s leading professional bodies, with strict professional and ethical standards. 

I abide by the strict Ethical Framework of BACP, UKCP, and BPC.  I am fully insured and I undergo regular Supervision and Continuing Professional Development (CPD), as well as keeping updated about current research.

Training

I completed a rigorous and intensive course of training and personal therapy which took approximately 5 years and included:

• PgDip Psychodynamic Psychotherapeutic Counselling (Merit) - Brighton University

• Clinical Qualification in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy - British Psychotherapy Foundation (BPF), London

 I've undertaken additional professional training including:

• Foundation Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) - Hemmings Field Associates

• Short Courses in various aspects of Psychosexual Therapy - College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists (COSRT)

Experience

I've worked as a clinician with a wide diversity of clients of different ages and backgrounds, over several weeks, months, or years, and with a range of issues. My experience includes:

• Psychotherapist and Psychotherapeutic Counsellor in private practice 

• Psychotherapist and Counsellor for clinics in Brighton and London

• Psychotherapist for several employee counselling schemes

• Counsellor for a university student counselling service

• Volunteer for Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, working in a secure psychiatric hospital

I'm experienced at working with difference and diversity and my approach is open, inclusive, and non-judgemental.  My practice is LGBTQIA+ affirmative.

I hold a current enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate.

I have a background in community work and pastoral care and I have experience of working with and listening to a wide range of people. My academic background includes:

• BSc, PgCert Maths (London)

• BA, MA Theology (Oxford)