Working with Me
Reaching out for therapy can feel daunting, but it's also an important step towards understanding yourself better and finding a way forward. I aim to make the process as straightforward as possible, offering a space where you can explore what's troubling you at your own pace.
Before we begin working together, I offer a free 20-minute initial consultation. This gives us both a chance to talk about what's on your mind, discuss how therapy might help, and see whether we're a good fit. There's no pressure or obligation. It's simply an opportunity for you to ask questions, get a sense of how I work, and decide if you'd like to proceed.
My Approach
I work integratively, which means I draw on different therapeutic traditions depending on what will be most helpful for you. Rather than following a single method, I adapt my approach to suit your individual needs and what you bring to each session.
Psychodynamic
This approach helps us explore how past experiences, early relationships, and unconscious patterns might be influencing your present. We pay attention to what's happening beneath the surface, including feelings and thoughts you might not be fully aware of.
Humanistic
Here, the focus is on your capacity for growth and self-understanding. I work with the belief that you have the inner resources to find your own answers, and my role is to support you in accessing them through empathy, acceptance, and genuine connection.
Existential
This perspective addresses the bigger questions: meaning, purpose, freedom, and choice. It's particularly helpful when you're facing life transitions, feeling stuck, or questioning what really matters to you.
How We Work Together
Sessions typically last 50 minutes and take place weekly, either in person at my practice in West London (W12) or online via Zoom, Teams, or Google Hangouts. Online sessions offer flexibility and can be just as effective as meeting face-to-face, allowing you to engage with therapy from wherever feels comfortable. Some people prefer the consistency of meeting in the same room each week, whilst others value the convenience of online work. We can discuss what suits you best during our initial consultation.
Issues I Can Help With
I work with adults experiencing a wide range of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, relationship problems, loss and grief, low self-esteem, and feelings of being stuck or unfulfilled. Many people come to therapy during times of transition, whether that's a career change, relationship ending, bereavement, or simply a sense that something needs to shift.
Given my background in organisational psychology, I have particular insight into work-related stress, burnout, questions of professional identity, and the emotional impact of leadership or high-pressure roles. I also work with people navigating cultural adjustment, identity questions, and the experience of living between different worlds.
Whatever brings you to therapy, my aim is to help you understand yourself more deeply and move forward with greater clarity and ease. If you'd like to arrange an initial consultation or have any questions about how I work, please get in touch. I'll respond within 24 hours.
