A brightly lit, contemporary room with a gray sofa on the left, a white decorative fireplace flanked by shelves, and a colorful striped rug on the floor. Two dark armchairs and a large window facing a brick wall are also visible.

How I Work

Finding the right counsellor or psychotherapist can be a confusing and daunting challenge. Let me try and give you an idea of what you can expect from working with me.

At the heart of my clinical approach is a collaborative effort to reach a shared understanding of your lived experience and inner world. I believe your sense of self and the world is not fixed. It is a continuous creation that is shaped by your family and social history along with the broader cultural forces around you. (In technical terms I describe this non-pathologising approach as ‘phenomenological’ and ‘hermeneutic.’)

In my experience the feelings of anxiety or depression that clients describe to me often turn out to be a valuable signal that something in their circumstances is out of kilter and requires attention. Together we can discover new perspectives to expand your current understanding of your life. My hope is that as your perspective shifts new possibilities will emerge for you.

Research consistently shows that trust is key to effective counselling and psychotherapy. I encourage you to use our first few sessions to find out if you feel comfortable working with me. Although our conversation may evoke difficult feelings you will be in control of the direction and the pace of what we talk about at all times. I will regularly ask you for feedback on whether we are doing the work you want to do in a way that feels right for you. I can support you whether you choose to undertake short-term work focusing on a specific goal or a more open-ended exploration.

I meet with most clients for one 50 minute session per week. My fee for this is £85 per session. I also reserve a number of reduced fee slots for clients who have limited means or are experiencing financial hardship.

The picture on this page is my consulting room in central London. I would be very happy to meet with you there, or we can work together online or over the phone.

As an member of the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapists I adhere to its strict Code of Ethics.

If you like the sound of my approach then please contact me to arrange a free initial consultation.