Everyone experiences distress and confusion at times, and life can feel overwhelming. You may feel low, anxious, frustrated, or stuck, or be struggling with family, work, or relationship difficulties. Perhaps you find yourself at a crossroads. Life may seem to be heading in the wrong direction, and you don’t know how to steer it back on course.
I offer a warm and compassionate presence as a therapist. Whatever you are facing, I tailor my therapeutic approach to suit your situation, creating the space you need to explore the inner obstacles that may be preventing you from creating a life that feels more fulfilling and meaningful.
I believe therapy is a collaborative journey, where two equals come together to create a trusting relationship in which all troubling questions, thoughts and feelings can be explored with curiosity, openness, and honesty. In our work, we will take time to understand your unique story and uncover the deeper layers of who you are.
As an integrative psychotherapist and counsellor, I draw from various modalities, tailoring my approach to your unique needs. Where appropriate, we may work creatively with dreams, art, visualisations, and somatic awareness.
My work is trauma and IFS (Internal Family Systems) informed. I have experience supporting clients from a wide variety of cultural backgrounds and life experiences.
Languages:
I offer therapy in English & Portuguese
Areas I work with
I work with adult individuals facing a wide range of challenges and welcome clients of every gender, sexuality, ethnicity, race, religion, background, and disability. Some issues you might wish to explore:
- Life transitions: parenting, menopause, divorce, retirement, ageing, redundancy, empty nest)
- Difficulties in relationships, family, co-dependency
- Anxiety, stress, anger, negativity, burnout
- Recovery from addiction; perfectionism
- Identity issues, cultural adjustment, transcultural challenges
- Depression, loneliness, low self-esteem
- Feeling low, hopeless or helpless
- Loss and grief
- Looking for direction and meaning in life
- Seeking to know yourself more deeply
- Neurodiversity including ADHD, ADD, dyslexia and dyspraxia
Qualifications and Training
- Integrating IFS into the Transpersonal Integrative Approach 1&2
- Essentials of Dreamwork Certificate (DRI)
- Dreamwise: Unlocking the meaning of your dreams (DRI)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling & Psychotherapy (CCPE)
- Certificate in Humanistic Integrative Counselling (CPPD)
I am a member of BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and accredited by NCPS (The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society) and comply with their ethical framework.
I offer a free 20-minute initial chat, providing an opportunity to get a sense of me as a therapist and to see whether working together feels right.
To arrange an introductory call or book an initial session, email: [email protected]
I offer weekly 50-minute therapy sessions in-person or online.
My fee is £80 per session.
I can provide both short-term counselling and long-term psychotherapy, according to your specific needs.