In person and online therapy in Stoke Newington.
Perhaps things feel too big, perhaps too small, perhaps you have no idea where to start. I will hold a space where all of this is welcome, indeed where this is honoured as part of the experience as we find a way through together. See below to get a sense of how I work and email to book a free consultation call if it sounds like it may be of interest.
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I have experience working with many different concerns, including; loss of many kinds, low self esteem and feelings of worthlesness, anxiety, intrusive thoughts, low mood, relationship issues including with sex and intimacy, self harm, loneliness, identity and sexuality, eating disorders, trauma including sexual violence.
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Perhaps one of the above relates to what is going on for you, perhaps none do. Either way is fine and either way I am interested in the unique way you experience this.
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How I work
Trained in an integration of psychodynamic, humanistic and existential approaches I draw primarily on existential thought in my practice. This approach doesn't seek to pathologise or medicalise suffering but recognises and honours it as part of the immense challenge of human experience. Here we ask how might we live amongst this, how might we live with others, what is a meaningful life for us. To me it is a therapy which places emphasis on possibility, freedom and choice within a deeply caring, deeply human, therapeutic relationship.
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As part of this approach I will invite you to describe past and present experiences and offer a particular kind of attention and engagement - seeking not to explain or theorise but to go closer and closer into your experience and see what may reveal itself. In my experience this can create deep insights about self and opening up possibilities for living.
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Existential psychotherapy is an approach which views the therapist-client relationship as a very real human one. I see that we have quite a unique opportunity to explore what happens between us; which can be of great value in our work.
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Training & Experience
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Post Masters Certificate in Existential Psychotherapy - Regents University
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Masters in Existential Psychotherapy - Regents University
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Postgraduate diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy and Counselling - Regents University
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Foundation in Counselling and Psychotherapy - The Awareness Centre
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Alongside private practice I work as a therapist in charities and community organisations - LGBTQ+ and young peoples services.
Duration/rhythm of work
I tend to work weekly longer term / open ended allowing us freedom for unfolding at your pace, the weekly rhythm allowing important continuity and all of this supporting deep exploration. We can then work towards an ending when you feel ready. This being said I am very happy to discuss with you financial / other constraints on our work and explore how we move forward with our ending in mind.
In person therapy
I offer in person sessions from my home in Stoke Newington (between the West Reservoir and Church Street)
Availability: I currently run my private practice:
Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays - day time and evening, and Thursday morning and lunch time. Contact me for availability
Fees: £70 for a 50 minute session.
Concessions: If you are on low income please get in touch to discuss as I offer a small number of concession slots.
Online / combination
I also work online (zoom). Here I am able to offer solely online or a combination of online and in person sessions.
Fees: £70 for a 50 minute session.
Concessions: If you are on low income please get in touch to discuss. I have a small number of concession slots.
Free consultation call
I offer a free zoom call (20-30 minutes) where we can get to know each other a little, and see if we feel we could be a good match. It's an opportunity to ask any questions you may have and I will ask some myself. There is naturally no pressure to continue, I encourage you to take all the time you need to consider.