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

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

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

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

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)

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

• Psychotherapist and Psychotherapeutic Counsellor in private practice 

• Psychotherapist and Counsellor for clinics in Brighton and London

• Psychotherapist for an employee counselling scheme

• Counsellor for a university student counselling service

• Volunteer for the NHS in an acute psychiatric hospital

I abide by the strict Ethical Framework of BACP and BPC.  I am fully insured and I undergo regular Supervision and Continuing Professional Development (CPD), as well as keeping updated about current research.  I hold a current enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate.

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

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. I hold degrees in Maths and Theology.