From adolescence through to late adulthood, there are certain times when
we need help addressing problems and issues that may cause us emotional
distress or make us feel overwhelmed. Some of the reasons people come to
me for short or long term counselling include:
- Anxiety, Stress and bullying in the work Place
- Anger Management
- Anger, Abusive & Violent relationships
- Boredom
- Bereavement and loss
- Cultural Issues
- Depression
- Dyslexia and learning difficulties
- Feeling lonely and Isolated
- Improving Performance
- Redundancy
- Relationships
- Sexuality
- Self Harm
- Trauma
- Unable to look at feelings
- Unable to talk about what is going on
- Work Issues
My practise is in The City at Toynbee Studios, Commercial Street, E1
Toynbee Studios is around the corner from Aldgate East station (London
Underground) .A ten minutes walk from Liverpool Street station (London
Underground and mainline railway) .Close to Whitechapel Art Gallery,
London Guildhall University and Brick Lane.
I also practise in Cheam near Sutton in Surrey.
I am totally committed to providing counselling in a safe supportive,
confidential and non judgemental environment. I work with people
over the age of 18.
From childhood through to late adulthood, there are certain times when we all need help
addressing problems and issues that may cause us emotional distress or make us feel overwhelmed.
When you are experiencing these types of difficulties, you may benefit from the assistance
of an experienced, trained professional. As a Professional counsellor I offer the caring,
expert assistance that are often needed during these stressful times. A counsellor can help
you identify the causes of your distress and assist you in finding the best ways to cope with the situation
by changing behaviours that contribute to the problem or by finding constructive ways to
deal with a situation that is beyond your personal control. Professional counsellors offer
help in addressing many situations that cause emotional stress,
- Counsellors may offer a supportive and caring relationship in which you can explore any issue at your own pace.
- You are accepted for who you are.
- It can help you see difficulties more objectively.
- It can help you express your feeling and come to terms with new or past experiences.
- It can be part of a growing process whereby unwanted feelings can be changed.
- It can build self esteem.
- It can help you take control of your life and become more assertive.
- It can improve communication.
- It can help you to become more realistic in setting goals.
In my training I experienced working at GP's surgery working with many different issues.
I also worked in bereavement agencies and a telephone helpline that helped with
sexuality and sexual advice. At the moment I work as a volunteer counsellor with
the Everyman Project which aims to help men to change their violent or abusive behaviour.
I also work for a large organisation as a Trauma Incident manager offering support
to large companies. I work with the Company’s when they may have employees that have
experience a traumatic event. I also work for the organisation as a telephone counsellor.
I have a private practise working from home in Cheam and at Toynbee Hall in the City.
My initial training was working Person Centred. I completed a Diploma in Therapeutic
Counselling based in Psychodynamic theory (Psychodynamic counselling is based on empathy,
acceptance and understanding) and working Inter Culturally. I have a primary certificate
in CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy) where examining our feelings, or emotions, and our
behaviour, as well as our thinking may lead to change. I now work and are informed by
integrating different theories. Every person is unique and one theory does not fit all.
Research indicates that the most probable factors determining a successful outcome to
therapy are the personal qualities of therapist and client and the relationship between
them, rather than the particular approach used. As part of my professional development
I am in the final stages of a degree course in integrative counselling.
I am a member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy) and I
am working towards accreditation. I work with the BACP
code of ethics.
| April 2008 | Primary Certificate in PTSD- Centre for Stress management |
| Sept 2007 present | BA in Integrative Counselling |
| Oct 2007 | Primary Certificate in CBT Centre for Stress management |
| Sept 05 July 07 | Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling - Lambeth College
(Psychodynamic and intercultural orientations) |
| Sept 04 - July 05 | Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies - Lambeth College |
| Jan 04 - July 04 | Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills - Lambeth College |
| Sept 03 - Dec 03 | Introduction to Counselling - Lambeth College |
- Counselling in the City E1 - initial assesment £45 and session fee negotiable from £40
- Counselling in Cheam - initial assesment £35 and session fee negotiable from £30
Please note negotiable depends on your financial situation. All fees payable in advance.
By taking a holistic approach I can help you understand your true self by
bringing together your mind, body and soul, thus empowering you to find
your true potential. Exploring your main beliefs, exercise, diet and
life balance. I aim to help you feel better and to achieve the changes you
would like by offering a special relationship where my attention and focus
is fully on you, and the state of our relationship. I strive to be genuine
and honest and empathic in my relationship with you, and to keep the atmosphere
safe. It is this kind of situation that is the seed-bed for growth, change
and moving on. During everyday relationships people face many important decisions
and turning points. Meeting with a counsellor can be a way to open up communications
again thorough better understand of the underlying issues.