We all experience periods where we need some additional support to manage a difficult situation, work through a particular issue, or understand something from our past. Whilst friends and family can be a huge source of love and support, speaking to someone impartial can really help us to make sense of things in a new light.
How I work
I am an integrative psychotherapist and counsellor, with several years’ experience in both the private and voluntary sectors, and I offer both long-term and short-term therapy one-on-one to adults. I provide a space that is safe, calm and confidential, so that you may share whatever is going on for you, without judgement. I have experience working with a range of issues, such as anxiety, depression, bereavement, loss, sexuality issues, low self-worth, family conflict, self-harming, trauma, eating disorders and relationship issues. I also speak Italian, and can work with individuals who wish to use both English and Italian in the sessions.
I consider you to be the expert on your life, and my role as a therapist is to sit alongside you, while we make sense together, as an act of collaboration and co-creation. I work slowly and mindfully, and encourage creative processes and use techniques such as breathing, self-compassion exercises and mindfulness. I believe that whilst relationships can be a source of wounding, they are ultimately where we can also mend and heal. The process of healing looks and feels very different for each of us, but I feel that therapy, at the right time in our lives, can provide a sacred space which is conducive to such healing, propelling us into new ways of being.
Qualifications and Training
I have an MSc in Integrative Psychotherapy, as well as a Clinical Postgraduate Diploma in Integrative and Psychodynamic Counselling from the Metanoia Institute.
I am a registered member of the UK Council for Psychotherapists (UKCP) and follow their ethical framework. I also attend regular clinical supervision and CPD to support my work.
How to get started
If you are interested in meeting, we would organise an exploratory consultation where we establish if we can work together. We would then agree on a day and time for us to meet weekly for a 50-minute session.
