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I am an experienced adult psychotherapist based in Hackney, East London, skilled at helping people who are struggling with a range of difficulties. 
ABOUT

ABOUT 

I am an adult psychodynamic psychotherapist and senior clinician in the NHS, with extensive experience working with people from diverse backgrounds and with complex psychological difficulties. I am also a Visiting Lecturer at the Tavistock and Portman, where I teach psychoanalysis. My private consulting room is located in Clapton Square, Hackney.

I specialise in complex trauma, difficulties in relationships and intimacy, and patterns that can be difficult to understand or change.

I am a full member of the Tavistock Society of Psychotherapists and the British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC), and adhere to their codes of ethics and professional practice. I am also a Clinical Fellow of the Neuropsychoanalysis Association, a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and a founding member of Psychotherapy East.

Before becoming a psychotherapist, I worked for many years in the music industry. This gives me a particular understanding of the pressures associated with creative work, public life and careers in the arts.

QUALIFICATIONS 

  • Intercultural Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Tavistock & Portman

  • Masters with Distinction in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Tavistock & Portman

  • Development of Psychoanalytic Theory,  Tavistock & Portman

  • ​Working with Groups, Tavistock & Portman

  • Working with Complex Trauma in Adults, Tavistock & Portman

  • Childhood Sexual Abuse Disclosure Training, Tavistock & Portman

  • Neuropsychoanalysis, Tavistock & Portman

  • ​Philosophy & Literature, Warwick University

SELECTED EXPERIENCE

  • Highly Specialist Psychotherapist, Central Northwest London NHS Trust

  • Trauma Psychotherapist, Specialist Clinician, Tavistock & Portman NHS Trust

  • Clinical Specialist & Psychotherapist, Complex Depression, Anxiety and Trauma Unit, NHS North London Partnership 

  • Psychodynamic Psychotherapist, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Department, NHS North London Partnership

ABOUT

I CAN HELP WITH ISSUES SUCH AS

  • Anxiety & Stress

  • Panic Attacks 

  • Depression & Low mood

  • Sexuality & Sexual Issues 

  • Bereavement & Loss

  • Relationship Issues

  • Trauma

  • Medically Unexplained Symptoms

  • Anger and Conflict

  • Creative Blocks​

  • Life Transitions and Decisions

  • Separation and Divorce

  • Loneliness and Isolation

  • Shame, Self-doubt & Self-esteem

  • Abuse and Neglect​

CONTACT

CONTACT
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Get in touch by email or text to arrange a free 15 minute telephone consultation 

PHONE

07394 172 631

ADDRESS

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