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I am a BACP-accredited Integrative Psychotherapist with over 20 years of healthcare experience across the NHS, voluntary, and private sectors. I work with individuals – both adults and young adults over 16 – offering face-to-face sessions in Bishops Stortford and nationally through online platforms.
QUALIFICATIONS
PG Dip Integrative Therapeutic Counselling (CPCAB)
Mary Ward Centre, London
PG Dip Occupational Therapy
Queen Mary and Westfield University 1997
BA (Hons) Applied Social Science
University of Humberside 1992
Ascentis Accreditation Awareness in Bereavement
– with CRUSE bereavement charity
FURTHER TRAINING
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy – Working with Neurodivergent adults
Jennifer Kemp, Contextual Consulting
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for adult ADHD – Russ Harris
BodyDreaming: An Approach to the Numinous – Marian Dunlee
Body Troubles – Susie Orbach
Mastering Internal Family Systems for Trauma, Anxiety, Depression and more
Richard Schwartz and Frank Anderson – PESI online training
The Psychopathology of PTSD and Trauma
Babette Rothschild, Regents College
Complex Trauma and Shame: Somatic Interventions
Janina Fisher – PESI online training
ABOUT ME
My approach to therapy is integrative, meaning I draw on a range of psychological and psychotherapeutic theories to help us develop a shared understanding of the issues you bring. Focussing on self-awareness, acceptance and understanding allows us to create a foundation to explore challenges and identify meaningful opportunities for growth and transformation.
I believe this approach is most effective in meeting the unique needs of each client—no single type of therapy suits everyone. I also believe that the emotional quality of the therapeutic relationship is key to achieving resolution and healing.
The relationship we build together is central to my approach. I work collaboratively, combining various therapeutic perspectives with your insights about yourself, your experiences, and your history to explore the root causes of your difficulties.
I combine my theoretical knowledge with a flexible, pragmatic approach that deeply respects your needs and preferences.
This allows me to offer a variety of therapeutic modalities, which we can integrate into our work together.
These include psychodynamic, developmental, and neuroscience theories, transpersonal, person-centred, trauma-informed, somatic, and creative approaches, as well as cognitive-behavioural methods (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
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