An accredited psychotherapist working online and in person with adults offering psychodynamic counselling and EMDR therapy.
About me
I am a qualified and experienced psychodynamic counsellor and EMDR practitioner working with individual adult clients in Cirencester and online.
During the Covid-19 lockdowns I volunteered for Anxiety UK, answering hundreds of calls to the helpline, and I currently volunteer for a charity providing support to victims and perpetrators of domestic abuse.
As a former Army Officer, I have a special interest in working current and former members of the Armed Forces and their families.
About you
You may be feeling low, worried or overwhelmed by your current situation. You may be sad or very angry about things and want to understand why. Perhaps you want to have better relationships with partners, children, family or colleagues. At times we all struggle and with the right support many people get thorough difficult times and develop a greater understanding of themselves.
07917 306366
How I practice
My training in Psychodynamic Therapy aims to help you understand how your current thoughts, feelings and behaviours are shaped by past experiences. It encourages you to explore negative feelings and patterns in relationships, and to work through them so they have less power over you. You can read more about psychodynamic therapy on the BACP website.
The relationship with your therapist is key to this therapeutic approach. Having an accepting and trusting relationship can encourage you to talk freely about topics like your childhood and closest relationships.
I combine the principles of psychodynamic therapy with EMDR therapy and the techniques of short-term psychotherapy in order to help achieve positive outcomes as soon as possible.
As a Registered and Accredited Member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP), I practice in accordance with the BACP’s Ethical Framework.
I have regular supervision in place for both my psychodynamic and EMDR clinical work.
I have professional indemnity insurance and provide a safe, confidential environment based in professional consulting rooms in Cirencester. I also work online.
Initial consultation – 15 minutes, no charge
I offer an initial consultation online or on the telephone. This provides you with a chance to talk abut your current situation, to decide if you would feel comfortable working with me and for us to consider if psychodynamic counselling would be right for you.
In person or online sessions - £55.00 per session
Sessions take place weekly and last for 50 minutes.
Training and qualifications
I trained with Gloucestershire Counselling Services and have completed:
Certificate in Counselling Skills
Training in Attachment Theory
Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling
Post-qualification training in short-term psychodynamic therapy based on the principles of Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT).
My standard training as an EMDR therapist is accredited by the EMDR Association UK and I am working towards accredited practitioner status.