I have a wealth of experience working with anxiety, depression, low self esteem, relationship and other emotional difficulties. Alongside my current private practice I worked at Highgate Counselling Centre for many years, both as a counsellor for individuals and as part of its couples and families team, and as Lead Tutor on its Certificate in Counselling Skills course. My specialisms include relationships, attachment, loss and bereavement. I work gently and sensitively, at your pace.
About me and my practice
I have over forty years of experience counselling individuals, couples and families. I qualified in 1980 and worked with individuals and families initially as a social worker, and then from 1990 as a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor. From 2013 I also worked as a Families and Couples Counsellor.
I teach on attachment, separation, loss and bereavement, and was Lead Tutor on the Certificate in Counselling Skills course at Highgate Counselling Centre for several years.
For thirteen years I have jointly led a weekly group for carers who have a family member with special needs, at a local church.
In my private practice I work in person from a pleasant consulting room in my garden studio in a leafy secluded setting in Crouch End. I also offer online sessions. My approach is warm, welcoming and non-judgemental. I work sensitively and gently at the pace set by you.
Experience
I have extensive experience with individuals, couples and families.
Alongside my private practice as a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor, I worked at Highgate Counselling Centre from 1990 - 2022. Roles included:
* Tutor on Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling course, specialising in attachment, separation, loss and bereavement.
* Course Director/ Lead Tutor on Certificate in Counselling Skills course
* Assessment and Consultation Counsellor Team
* Families and Couples Counsellor Team
Qualifications
B.Soc.Sc.(B'ham); M.Sc., C.Q.S.W. (LSE) Cert. Psychotherapeutic Counselling (HCC); MBACP
Additional Information
You are welcome to contact me to book a brief preliminary telephone call or zoom (there is no charge for this) when we can discuss any questions. If you then wish to go ahead we can arrange a one hour Initial Consultation, which is recommended before we commence our therapy sessions.
Professional Membership
MBACP
Professional Register
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
Verified by Counsellingo on Thursday, 3 April 2025
Initial Consultation
This gives you a chance to experience a therapy session, with the freedom of knowing that you have no obligation to continue unless you want to.
Fees
For individuals:
£65 for initial consultation
£65 per session
For couples:
£80 for initial consultation
£80 per session
Therapeutic Approach
Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and Couples Counsellor.
Video Platforms
Zoom, FaceTime
Area
London
