I am a systemic family psychotherapist in South London, registered with UKCP and AFT, and my professional background is in psychology. I completed my family therapy training at the Institute of Psychiatry at King’s College London. I have so far gained over 10 years of experience in working in various NHS services including Adult Community Mental Health Services and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). Over the past few years, I have been working in a specialist eating disorder service as a senior clinician providing evidence-based treatment for eating disorders. Across all services I have gained broad and diverse experience in working with families, couples, adults and young people with a wide range of mental health difficulties.
Therapeutically, I draw upon a range of psychological models and evidence-based therapeutic interventions. I believe that tailoring the therapeutic input in line with the client’s needs, and the whole family’s needs, is key in developing the most meaningful individualised care plan. My priority would be to create a space for clients to feel safe, in which they can trust the therapeutic relationship. Collaboratively, we can then identify a shared sense of purpose in therapy and our therapeutic goals. Part of the process, in working with either individuals, couples, or the whole family, would be to explore how the difficulties might have affected the quality of life, and how people can find new meaning in their lives. Also, how people can communicate and interact with each other so that they can feel supported to overcome the difficulties. This can help with improving communication, trust, and closeness in relationships as well as restoring positive experiences.
My approach is characterised by a commitment to a collaborative, non-judgmental, transparent, respectful and anti-discriminatory way of working, utilising people’s strengths and resilience.
I see clients at the Circle Psychology Partners therapy rooms on Zenoria Street in East Dulwich.
Please kindly note that I only see self funding clients. I do not work with any private medical insurance providers.