Welcome to my website, I'm glad to see you here.
I'm a counsellor who works in an integrative, relational way which means that I blend different ideas as I work with each individual and I see the professional therapeutic relationship between us as a transformational thing in itself.
My aim is to provide a compassionate, accepting space for you to explore, understand yourself and your relationships more deeply. I don't just work with words and thoughts but also with how you experience emotions in your body.
I'm not a sit silently nodding therapist. We will work collaboratively and supportively. I will also offer gentle challenge when required, offer insights and give you space to notice what is going on for you.
We will keep our sights on the future and what you are aiming to change whilst we look at past experiences and how they are affecting you in the present.
I'm informed by a range of theories including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing), Person-Centred, Attachment Based Psychodynamic Theory and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) in my work.
This is a really useful article if you are considering EMDR to help understand how it works in the context of a therapeutic relationship.
I offer confidential counselling and EMDR therapy for individual adults (18 plus) in Muswell Hill N10, North London face to face and online UK wide.
I am LGBTQ+ and neurodivergence affirming
How do we start?
The starting place is us finding out if we are a good fit to work together. I offer a brief free phone call and/or you can book an initial session with me.
Though the majority of initial enquirers end up staying for ongoing sessions, I won't necessarily work with everyone who contacts me. If it seems I don't have the right experience to fit their needs or if it seems I might work in a way that's different to what is wanted then I may suggest or help find an alternative therapist.
Fees
£70* for 60 minute session.
*Please do get in contact if you are on a low income as I have some reduced fee slots. I also offer charities a reduced fee for clients they are sponsoring to have therapy.
Appointments take place Mondays, Wednesday & Thursday subject to availability
In February the shops seem to be full of Valentine’s Day cards.
If your loved one has died or you aren’t in a relationship or unhappy in the one you’re in, it can be painful to see these reminders.
What’s your Grief has a great article on tips for coping on Valentine’s Day
Do get in touch and arrange an introductory appointment to talk things over.
Get in Touch
Do use this form to contact me & I can answer via email or phone as you prefer.
Please let me know briefly what brings you to seek counselling and a preferred time and day for sessions.
My Location
My practice is located in Muswell Hill N10, near south Friern Barnet within easy reach of East Finchley, North Finchley, Bounds Green, Wood Green, Crouch End, Highgate and most of North London. Some of my clients have travelled from further afield including Enfield, Stanmore, Northwood and Cricklewood.
My practice has excellent public transport links but you can park on the drive outside my practice if coming by car.
I also offer online therapy across the whole of the UK
Appointments take place in a dedicated room within a private home rather than in an office or clinic setting.
Free parking on drive or on street.
Excellent public transport from North London including Camden, Cockfosters, Crouch End, East Finchley, High Barnet, Hornsey, Wood Green, Islington and Southgate.
I am a Registered British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Accredited Counsellor and a member of the EMDR Association UK & Ireland.
I have worked as a Counsellor since 1995. My experience covers working in the NHS in West Essex IAPT and Mount Vernon Hospital, charitable sector and in private practice. You can learn more about me by clicking here.
I currently work for The Lullaby Trust supporting bereaved families after a baby or toddler has died, in addition to my Muswell Hill private practice.
I have full Professional Indemnity Insurance
Issues I can help with:
People come to see me for many reasons including but not limited to:
- Cancer
- Living with chronic illness
- Grief, loss and bereavement
- Baby loss; miscarriage, TFMR, stillbirth, neonatal death and SIDS/SUDI
- Birth trauma
- Coping with pregnancy after a loss
- Trauma
- Feelings of depression & anxiety
- Exploring neurodivergence
- Relationship difficulties (please note that I see individuals rather than couples)
- Feeling anxious; finding ways to cope
- Low self esteem
- Stress and learning how to relax
- Coming to terms with change in your life, for example, going through menopause
