About me
I’m an integrative psychotherapist and counsellor, and for more than 25 years I have worked in the caring professions in both the statutory and charitable sectors. Through one-to-one counselling and group work, I have supported people struggling with a wide range of difficulties, including addictions, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, shame and low self-esteem.
I have extensive experience in supporting people to cope with both the everyday challenges of life as well as more serious trauma. In particular, I have specialist training in working with addictions of all kinds, including compulsive sexual behaviours and problematic use of pornography, and in
supporting family members affected by others’ behaviours in these areas.
I am registered with The British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (membership number 402635) and I work to their codes of conduct in terms of ethics, confidentiality and general good practice.
My training was at the University of East London where I completed a postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy. I also have degrees in Philosophy and in Community Justice.
I am knowledgeable about both the criminal justice system and safeguarding processes. I have undertaken research into the prevention of internet-related child sexual abuse, and co-authored a number of academic papers in this area. I also work as an expert witness in the family courts.
