Counselling in SW18

Prior to training as a therapist, I worked for the UK Young Autism Project, a research organisation specialising in teaching young children with autism. I also have experience in setting up and being a director of a commercial business for several years in the City of London. After attending part-time courses over a two-year period in 'Introduction to Counselling' and the CPCAB 'Certificate in Counselling,' I decided to pursue a full-time career in counselling, preferring it to my commercial career. I went on to study at Kingston College for three years, where I achieved my BA (Hons) in Integrative-Relational Counselling. I gained my clinical experience as a therapist in two National GP Health Centres based in Mitcham and Surbiton, Surrey. I have worked as a therapist in clinical practice for over 10 years.

I am also a fully qualified couples therapist and supervisor. I provide facilitative supervision to other counsellors and therapists; please refer to my Therapist Supervision page for further details.

The framework of my therapy is based on Petruska Clarkson’s 5 Relational and Theoretical Approach Model. Essentially, the therapy is bespoke and tailored to suit your individual needs, drawing upon a number of theories and approaches such as Gestalt, Humanistic, Psychodynamic, Developmentally Reparative, and Existentialism.

When appropriate, I may encourage my clients to work creatively, sometimes using colours, visualisation exercises, and drawings, or include elements of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). I believe that everyone has the potential to resolve their personal difficulties, improve their life skills, and enhance their general sense of well-being with the support and expertise of therapy.