Welcome to my website, I'm glad to see you here.
I'm a counsellor who works in a relational, integrative way which means that I see the professional therapeutic relationship between us as a transformational thing in itself & I blend different theoretical ideas as I work to tailor the process for each individual.
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 LGBTQIA+ 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 we can have an email conversation then you can book an initial session with me if we decide to proceed.
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 daytime session.
£80 for evening sessions
*Please do get in contact if you are on a low income as I have some reduced fee slots during the day. I also offer charities a reduced fee for clients they are sponsoring to have therapy.
Appointments take place Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays subject to availability
Can you and a friend see the same counsellor?
It's more common than you'd think, especially in smaller communities or specialised therapies like EMDR. It's not automatically a problem, but it's worth understanding the boundaries involved so you can protect your own space in therapy.
Confidentiality works both ways
Your counsellor won't share anything about you including whether you attend sessions without your consent. The same goes for your friend.
How central is the friendship to your therapy?
If it's a close friendship that comes up often, relationship dynamics, shared history, day-to-day life then it's usually best to see different therapists. When a friend features heavily in your sessions, your counsellor's neutrality gets stretched thin, and you may find yourself editing what you say to protect them.
Avoid comparing notes
It's tempting to swap notes on your sessions, but this can create pressure to "keep up," or worry your friend might ask about something you shared.
Your counsellor may set ground rules
Some practitioners won't see two people who know each other closely. Others will, but with clearer boundaries in place.
If it feels awkward, say so
Raise it with your counsellor. They can help you work out if continuing together is workable, or if switching makes more sense.
At the end of the day, it's your process.
What you share with your friend about your own sessions is up to you just be mindful that oversharing (either way) can blur the lines of what's meant to be a private space.
If anything here raises questions, bring it to your counsellor.
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 previously worked with The Lullaby Trust for 8 years and 10 months supporting bereaved families whose baby or young child had died suddenly and unexpectedly, 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
- I am affirming of LGBTQIA people
- 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
