I am a psychoanalytic psychotherapist with experience working in both private practice and within the NHS.
People come to see me for many different reasons. You may be struggling with anxiety or depression, feeling overwhelmed by relationship or family difficulties, under pressure at work, coping with bereavement, or living with the impact of an abusive or traumatic past. Sometimes there is a clear problem; at other times there is simply a feeling of being stuck, lost, or not quite yourself.
Psychoanalytic psychotherapy offers a space to slow down and think together about what is happening in your life. It is an opportunity to explore patterns in your experiences and to reflect on how the past may be shaping the present. As these connections become clearer, many people find they are able to understand themselves more deeply, discover new possibilities for change, and begin to come to terms with aspects of their lives that cannot be altered.
What to expect at our first meeting.
The purpose of our first session is to give us the opportunity to meet and begin to get a sense of how it might feel to work together. It is a space for you to talk about what has brought you to therapy and what you may be hoping to understand or change. You are welcome to ask any questions about how I work, and we can think together about what you might need from therapy.
By the end of the session, you should have a clearer sense of whether working together feels right for you and what the next steps might be. If we feel that this approach is not the best fit, we can discuss other options that may be more suitable.
Professional Registration
I am registered with a professional organisation (UKCP) and accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). This means I have met the PSA's required professional standards to practise. As advised by the NHS on their finding a qualified therapist page, you can check the accreditation and professional status of any psychotherapist using the PSA check a practitioner page. I hold an Enhanced DBS Certificate (formally CRB check) for working with adults. Re-issued in February 2026
Private Medical Insurance Registers for Psychotherapy
I am a registered psychotherapist for a number of private medical insurance companies including; AXA Health, BUPA, WPA, Aviva and Vitality Health.
