Counselling and psychotherapy in Central London and online
I offer a safe, supportive and confidential space to work through challenging periods in life and to explore patterns that may be contributing to a sense of being stuck. Together, we explore what might support greater clarity, ease and a renewed sense of possibility.
I see clients at Staple Inn, a Grade I listed Tudor building right on the edge of the City of London. My consulting room provides a calm and welcoming space just a minute’s walk from Chancery Lane Tube station. I also offer online sessions.
About me
Before moving fully into psychotherapy, I spent almost ten years working in environmental regulation in Scotland, where I led on key policy areas and worked with a broad range of external stakeholders to improve environmental protection. Alongside this work, I undertook part-time psychotherapy training and began seeing clients in 2012.
Since then, I have worked with people experiencing anxiety, depression, work-related stress, relationship difficulties and low self-esteem. My experience also includes work around sexuality, neurodivergence and major life transitions.
I am committed to ongoing learning and growth as a therapist, and passionate about contributing to the development of counselling and psychotherapy in the UK. As part of this commitment, I recently completed a PhD exploring therapists’ experiences of moving from training into professional practice. I also hold an MSc in Psychological Science from the University of Glasgow and an MA in Mindfulness-Based Psychotherapeutic Practice from the Karuna Institute and Middlesex University. My earlier studies were in chemical and environmental engineering, in which I hold undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.
How I work
The therapeutic journey can serve as an opportunity to uncover your inner resources and resilience, as well as an opportunity to discover new and more flexible ways of relating to yourself, others and life. My approach is mindfulness-based. As we work together, there is space to notice thoughts and feelings in the present moment, and to explore how past experiences relate to your life and relationships now.
Our work can focus on a particular concern over a shorter period, or we can work together on a more open-ended or longer-term basis.
Starting therapy
Getting in touch with a therapist can feel like a significant step. I am happy to arrange a twenty-minute phone or Zoom call before we potentially proceed to a full initial session. If we decide to meet following our call, this initial session gives us an opportunity to get a sense of how it might feel to work together. There is no obligation to continue with regular sessions after this meeting, and you are welcome to take time to reflect before deciding.
UKCP registered psychotherapist
Membership Number : 2011162610
