Qualifications and Experience.
"The only thing that was important was what happened outside of school. That had a huge impact on me. People and relationships, slow dancing parties, big, big love and dreams. Dark, fantastic dreams" - David Lynch
Like David Lynch, I see my life experiences, relationships and reflexivity as my biggest and most impactful teachers. If you’re interested in my formal qualifications and experience, these are listed below:
MSc in Contemporary Person-Centred Psychotherapy and Applications (Metanoia Institute, Ealing)
Certificate in Clinical Supervision (Metanoia Institute, Ealing)
Diploma in Person-Centred Psychotherapy (Metanoia Institute, Ealing)
Foundation Certificate in Humanistic Counselling Skills and Studies (Metanoia Institute, Ealing)
BA(hons) English Language and Literature, King’s College London
I am a member of and registered with the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)
I am committed to enhancing my practice through regular ongoing CPD (continuing professional development) which includes attending courses and workshops, encounter groups and reading.
I have been in practice as a therapist since 2014.
Before starting my private practice in Manchester, I worked as a therapist in various agency settings, including for Mind in Tower Hamlets, the Centre for Better Health in Hackney and for Metanoia’s own counselling service MCPS. I have volunteered as a Samaritan, and currently volunteer with a not-for-profit community organisation delivering harm reduction and welfare at live events, clubs and festivals.
Prior to working as a therapist, I worked in the creative industries for a number of years. While I trained and for some time after I qualified I worked in the third (charity) sector.
In my therapy practice, I have extensive experience working with LGBTQIA+ and GSRD (gender, sexuality and relationship diverse) people. I am Queer myself, and I immensely enjoy working with folks in my community with whatever they may wish to bring to therapy.
Some themes I have helped people with include anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, relationship difficulties, life transitions, feelings of ‘stuckness’, losses in all their forms, clients wishing to explore their identity, non-monogamy and polyamory, low self-esteem, concerns with work, trauma and many others. I also have experience working with neurodiversity.