I am an experienced Integrative Supervisor and counsellor who has been in private practice since 2013. I incorporate Polyvagal Theory, Short Term Intensive Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) and CBT into my work as appropriate. I am also a certified Trauma and Tension Release Exercises (TRE) provider. I offer appointments both online and in person in Eastbourne.
About me and my practice
My practice is integrative and I 'listen with my eyes' to check where the client is in their autonomic nervous system to encourage the client to move into social connection so they feel safe enough to access therapy and take in information.
During sessions we can work creatively and look at the whole bodies process in a trauma informed way.
I am committed to ongoing CPD and life-long learning and have completed intensive therapy (ISTDP) and advanced ISTDP 5 year training as well as 2 years of TRE provider training and certification.
The first session
Prior to the first session an initial assessment form is completed so that I have more information re what you'd like to achieve during therapy. If I think I can offer you the type of support you may be looking for we can arrange a complimentary 20 minute zoom call or phone call so you can ask any questions you may have about the way I work.
If we agree that we'd like to work together appointments will either via zoom or in person in Eastbourne.
What I can help with
Abuse, ADHD, Anger, Anxiety, Autism spectrum, Bereavement, Cancer, Child related issues, Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME, Depression, Development coaching, Eating disorders, FND, Health related issues, Infertility, Life coaching, Loss, Obsessions, OCD, Personal development, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy related issues, Stress, Trauma
Experience
Full-timePrivate Practice Apr 2013 - Present
Langley Park School For Girls School Counsellor
Jan 2015 - Feb 2017
School Counsellor
Woolwich Polytechnic School
Jan 2014 - Dec 2014
Counsellor - Women's Health
Royal Free Hospital
Jan 2014 - May 2014
Hampstead
Goldsmiths, University of London
Counsellor
Mar 2013 - Nov 2013
New Cross
Counsellor
Care To ListenCare To Listen
Oct 2011 - Mar 2013
Croydon
Staff & Pupil Counsellor
St Marys Catholic High School
Jan 2012 - Jul 2012
Croydon
Staff & Pupil Counsellor - Volunteer (Secondary School)
Counselling Skills Assessor 6th form
Langley Park school for Boys
Jan 2012 - May 2012
Bromley
Counsellor
Jacquelyn Clarke & Associates/Skills 4 Growth
Counselling (16-20 year olds)
Jan 2011 - Feb 2012
Bexhill
Place2Be
Primary School Counselling
Oct 2010 - Jul 2011
Croydon
Health & Wellbeing Coach & Teacher at The Raw Life (Sole Proprietorship)
Aug 2006 - Mar 2010
London
Qualifications
Birkbeck, University of London
Graduate Diploma Psychodynamic Counselling & Psychotherapy
Sep 2012 - Jul 2013
City and Islington College
Therapeutic Counselling Supervision
2013 - 2014
Bromley & Orpington College
CPCAB Dip Therapeutic Counselling, Integrative Therapeutic Counselling
The Open University
Introduction to Counselling
Bromley Adult Education
PTLLS Level 4, Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector
LPSB Training School
CPCAB Counselling skills (CSK)
Additional Information
TRE College London
Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises
Jul 2020 - Oct 2022
Advanced techniques in ISTDP Jan 2021 - Nov 2021
ISTDP UK (Core 8)
3 Year Core Training in ISTDP, Intensive Short Term Dynamic Psychotherapy3 Year Core Training
The Mindfulness in Schools Project - Teaching a 9 week program of non-secular mindfulness to pupils from Yr 6 to Yr 13+ & Colleges.
Professional Membership
MBACP
Professional Register
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
Verified by Counsellingo on Thursday, 24 October 2024
Initial Consultation
Prior to the first session an initial assessment form is completed so that I have more information re what you'd like to achieve during therapy. If I think I can offer you the type of support you may be looking for we can arrange a complimentary 20 minute zoom calling person meeting or phone call so you can ask any questions you may have about the way I work.
If we agree that we'd like to work together appointments will either via zoom or in person in Eastbourne.
During the initial appointment you get more of an idea of how we may work together and if you'd like to commit to an initial 6 appointments. During this time you will definitely know if you are getting what you want and need from the sessions. By week four you can decide if you wish to either end sessions on week 6 or enter into either time limited or longer term therapy.
The first appointment is always a bit more anxiety inducing, don't worry as this soon fades as the process becomes more familiar.
When I Work
Mon - Thurs
Earliest appointment 8.30am
Limited Evening appointments, latest appointment 7pm
Therapeutic Approach
Integrative
Video Platforms
Zoom
Pronouns
She/Her
Area
East Sussex