About me
I was brought up in S.E. London with my parents and two brothers. Whilst doing my "A" levels, I worked for a London Council, assessing the needs of disabled people living in the area. After my "A" levels, I was employed by the Inland Revenue for several years, after which time I travelled and did restaurant work in America for a year.The broad range of people and cultures that I experienced up to this point encouraged my interest in human nature. Wishing to develop this further I enrolled on a Psychology Degree in the early 1990s. However, disappointed with this course's neglect of psychotherapeutic theory and practice, after completing it I sought to rectify this.
I did two introductory counselling courses in existential and gestalt therapy, as well as working in a befriending/counselling capacity at a homeless hostel and at Victim's Support.
I trained for three years as a psychotherapist at Regent's College, London where I achieved a Post-Graduate Diploma and Master's Degree. I finished my therapeutic training at the Centre for Counselling and Psychotherapy Education, which led to a Diploma and UKCP registration.
During this training I practiced therapy in a NHS Centre for three and a half years, as well as at Mind for two years.
I am a recognised provider of therapeutic services for Private Healthcare Insurance Companies. Clients need to check with their Insurance Company to see what therapeutic
support they are entitled to from their policy.
I also provide therapy to those with substance abuse issues, having done such work for the Addiction Psychology Services Department of the South London and Maudsley NHS Trust.
UKCP registered Psychotherapist, Cigna Healthcare recognised, Medisure recognised, WPA recognised, Standard Life recognised, PruHealth recognised, BCWA recognised, Norwich Union recognised,
Exeter Friendly Society recognised
