Counselling and Psychotherapy online in the UK, & in Walthamstow, Woodford & Essex
My Approach
I am an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist offering long and short-term therapy to adults of all ages. I work online across the UK, and in person in Walthamstow, Woodford, and Essex - though I currently work primarily online. This allows me to support clients from anywhere in the UK who feel drawn to working with me. Some key things to know about my style of working are as follows:
- I focus on the individual client in front of me and tailor my approach to suit your needs.
- I am down to earth, and I try to avoid 'therapy speak'.
- I am here to understand what you are facing, and to be alongside you - helping you navigate it with empathy.
- I am supportive and encouraging, and I gently challenge when it feels right to help move the therapy forward.
- I will support you in expressing whatever you are thinking and feeling, including processing difficult emotions.
- I listen deeply and am always open to feedback.
- I am interested in working with you on issues both big and small, going as deep as you are ready and able to.
- And of course, I offer a safe, confidential, non-judgemental space to share and open up.
If this sounds like what you are looking for in a therapist, please get in touch and we can arrange a first session together.
What is Integrative Therapy - and How do I Work With it?
I am a Masters-level qualified integrative counsellor and psychotherapist, with many years of experience supporting clients on a wide range of issues.
Integrative therapy is best described as a flexible toolbox of therapeutic theories, approaches, and techniques. I draw upon these as needed, tailoring my approach to suit you and your individual needs - rather than following a rigid or prescriptive method. Not every tool will suit every client or every issue, and part of our work together is finding what feels most helpful for you.
If you’re not familiar with therapy, some of these terms may feel abstract and that’s completely ok. However, the main approaches that inform my work include:
- Relational
- Humanistic
- Psychodynamic
- Trauma-informed
- Neuroscience
I also continue to undertake ongoing professional development, learning about new approaches and advances in counselling and psychotherapy, and incorporating them where appropriate.
Issues I Work With
I specialise in working with women dealing with infertility, single women looking to find a relationship, and women facing big life transitions.
Alongside these specialist areas, I also work with a wide range of other issues, including: stress, anxiety, depression, separation, family problems, body image issues, grief and loss, loneliness, chronic illness, career change, work related problems, relocation to/from abroad, cultural issues, feeling like an outsider, low self-esteem or self-confidence, and lack of motivation or direction.
I’ve worked with these issues over many years, but if the challenges you’re facing aren’t listed here, please don’t assume I wouldn’t be the right therapist for you. The areas above reflect some of my experience and interests, they’re not exhaustive.
If you feel a connection to the way I work, or sense that my approach might suit you, I’d love to hear from you. Therapy is a space for exploration - you don’t need to have everything figured out before starting. What matters most is that you feel confident in whoever you choose to see, and that you like the sound of how they work.
Clients I Have Worked With
Although I specialise in working with women, I’ve worked successfully with both men and women from a wide range of backgrounds and walks of life.
This has included clients working in media and TV, advertising, business, banking and finance, law, medicine, entrepreneurship, PR and marketing, acting, writing, music, and design - including interior, graphic, and web design. I’ve also supported those in the fitness and health industries, research and strategy consultants, teachers, university students, IT consultants, and full-time mums.
In addition, I’ve worked with clients living in the UK who come from many different countries, including Ireland, America, Australia, New Zealand, and countries across Europe.