About me.
I am an existential psychotherapist registered with UKCP (UK Council for Psychotherapy).
I discovered existential psychotherapy at a time of personal crisis in my own life some years ago through a kind friend’s suggestion. I found that it was concerned with the same questions that were becoming more pressing for me personally; and I quickly became encouraged by the honesty, simplicity and power of the existential process. At first, my formal training was about finding out more. This curiosity – along with a recognition that I can’t know everything, even about myself – remains an essential part of my practice.
I have trained at the New School of Psychotherapy and Counselling (affiliated with Middlesex University) and at Regent’s University.
I have worked in the NHS for two years within Guy’s & St Thomas’ Cancer Care services. Prior to that I worked in the charitable sector with a broad range of psychotherapeutic clients, also in London.
In terms of registrations and associations, which are important: besides being a registered Full Clinical Member Psychotherapist with UKCP - to whose Code of Ethics I fully adhere - I am also an Accredited Clinical Member of the UPCA (Universities Psychotherapy & Counselling Association) and a member of SEA (Society for Existential Analysis).
My experience.
I have particular experience with: our relationships, with ourselves & others – anxiety – anger – trauma – cancer care – illness, death & dying – loss & bereavement – suicidal ideation – self-exploration & identity – search for meaning & finding a personal sense of congruency – professional and career challenges.
My clinical work is regularly supervised by a UKCP registered practionner.
I also practise as a solicitor in London’s business district, registered with the SRA (Solicitors Regulation Authority) for over 20 years. This parallel career sits comfortably alongside and - when relevant - helps to inform my psychotherapy practice. With that experience, I bring a fresh understanding of fast-moving, modern professional life. Finding meaning and direction in my occupational life has been significant in my own journey and I work well with others in that space.
A summary of my most-relevant academic and professional particulars would be:
2022 - Full Clinical Member with UKCP
2021 - Accredited Clinical Member with UPCA
2013-2021 - Masters of Arts (MA) Exit from Clinical Doctorate in Psychotherapy & Counselling by Professional Studies (DProf) at Middlesex University through The New School of Psychotherapy & Counselling
2019 - Registered Psychotherapist member with BACP (British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy)
2018-2019 - Honorary Psychotherapist at Dimbleby Cancer Care, Guy’s Hospital, London
2016-2018 - Honorary Psychotherapist at The Claremont Centre, London
Jan-Apr 2013 - Foundation in Psychotherapy (Postgraduate Diploma) at Regent’s University
