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Please enquire about availability and concessionary rates. 

Remote sessions: £70-75 

Office sessions: £75-85 

From 5pm there is an extra £5 contribution added.

I am a psychodynamic counsellor; We are all complex and multi-faceted beings with different needs and concerns at different points in life's journey. My role is to listen and create a safe environment in which you can explore your feelings and thoughts freely. Exploring these, often involving childhood/personal history, within a supportive and structured way with someone who is trained to do it safely, can help in deciding whether certain core beliefs, once held about you and the world, are no longer appropriate and can thus be replaced with alternative, healthier options.

I have worked with clients in a number of areas such as depression, anxiety, cultural issues, trauma, refugee-related work, autism, anger management, relationships, self-development and bereavement.

I also have experience working with people who feel different, which can feel lonely and isolating at times. Here are some examples:

• Abuse – physical, emotional and psychological including child abuse, physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse and neglect.

• Being different – A feeling of disconnection; feeling different to those around you; being the 'weird' one; loneliness; intrusive thoughts; awkward in social situations etc

• Cultural and ethnicity – Growing up & fitting in; mixed race relationships; mixed race heritage; religion; living in different countries etc

• Family – A culture of secrecy in the family; conflicts with honour, reputation & tradition; affairs; expectations & responsibilities

As a psychodynamic counsellor I appreciate the impact of earlier life experiences on our thoughts, feelings and behaviours as adults. My aim is to allow an understanding of these historical events and relationships and to provide insight in to how we relate to others and ourselves in the present.

My professional approach with clients is relaxed and down to earth. My aim is to create a non-judgmental, insightful and confidential therapeutic relationship whilst supporting and working according to my client’s individual needs.

My practice draws on strengths specifically from psychodynamic practice and at times CBT, relational and humanistic approach. The psychodynamic approach entails exploring past and present influences and connections; whilst bringing awareness to recurring patterns of coping mechanisms and learning how to better manage these.

I have worked with clients at Mind in Croydon and Sutton Counselling. I have also been an external assessor at Sutton Counselling.