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Welcome to my website.

I have worked with children and families for over 17 years. Since qualifying as a child and adolescent psychotherapist, I have worked therapeutically in a variety of settings including statutory, voluntary and the private sector. The therapeutic relationship is at the heart of how I work. I bring an empathic, attuned, respectful and sensitive approach to therapy sessions, using my experience and knowledge to support a process of exploration, growth, and a reduction in distress and difficult to manage feelings and connected behaviour. I integrate a range of theoretical and clinical perspectives to develop and support my work, which include attachment theory, neuroscience, object relations, and body oriented work.

I also hold a Masters degree in Anthropology, and understand therapeutic change to happen on a systemic as well as personal and individual level. I work individually with clients, and am also very comfortable supporting families, and parents therapeutically. Alongside talking therapy, I also encourage the use of play and the arts, to help clients fully express themselves in a safe and creative way.

One of my specialisms is my work with adopted children, and families whose lives have been affected by developmental trauma, attachment difficulties and parental mental health. I have developed training resources on the subject of neuroscience and attachment theory, and am a visiting trainer on the subject of Developmental Trauma and Therapeutic parenting at a leading national fostering agency. I am also a visiting supervisor and assessor to therapists training in child psychotherapy.

I work in London, and also the Historic City of Canterbury in Kent. I see children, teenagers and young adults presenting with a range of emotional and behavioural challenges. Some of these include chronic anxiety, depression, bereavement, self harm and suicidality, gender questioning issues, relationship difficulties, low self esteem and confidence, a lack of meaning or belonging in life.

I enjoy working in diverse cities, with people from all cultures and backgrounds. My special interests include issues such as displacement and belonging, eco-psychology, intercultural therapy and issues surrounding difference and intersectionality. I am also a mandala artist, which brings together my passion for working creatively with nature, people and the community.

I am committed to continued professional and personal development. I frequently attend a wide range of training courses and seminars to develop my expertise and enhance my capacity to meet clients' diverse needs. I hold full professional liability insurance and an up to date DBS (Disclosures and Barring service) certificate.

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