Training & Qualifications
I am a UKCP member psychoanalytic psycotherapist in formation, transpersonal coach, and group facilitator working with adult clients individually and in group settings. I started working with groups in 2001 and one-to-one since 2021.
I see clients in-person in London NW3 and Kent TN13, and online.
Credentials
UKCP Training in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy (Philadelphia Association)
Certified in Transpersonal Coaching Psychology (Alef Trust)
Certified in Humanistic Group Process Facilitation, Conflict Resolution and Counselling Skills (NAOS Institute / UKAHPP)
The Philadelphia Association (PA) is a member organisation of the Council for Psychoanalysis and Jungian Analysis College (CPJA) of the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP).
Additional Qualifications
Diploma in Community and Psychotherapy (Philadelphia Association)
MA in Performance (CSSD)
MFA in Writing Poetry (Manchester Metropolitan University/ Newcastle University 2023-2026)
RYT-200 (Yoga Alliance) trained by Zen Master Daizan Roshi Skinner (Zenways)
Usui Reiki 2 (Reiki Guild) attuned by Rosemary Pharo
Community Theatre & Post-16 Teaching Vocational Training (Sutton Performing Arts Network)
Select CPD
Feldenkrais, Alexander Technique, Contact Improv and Yoga
Two decades of Somatic Movement training covering Pure and Expressive forms
Deeper Mindfulness: The Feeling Tone Course
Mindfulness Teacher Training programme with Dr Mark Williams and Antonia Sumbundu (Mindfulness Network)
Comprehensive Interpersonal Neurobiology Course
with Dr Dan Siegel (Mindsight Institute)
Essentials Training in Teaching Mindfulness-based programs (Bangor University)
TCTSY Foundation Workshop (The Yoga Clinic - UK)
Foundational Concepts in Group Relations Theory
Soljourney I & II (Embodied Poetics)
Gestalt based Art Therapeutic Approach with Amy Russell
Polyvagal Theory in Therapy Introductory Workshop with Deb Dana
Diploma in Psychological Therapies (Association for Psychological Therapies 2024-2026)
As a UKCP member (#2011194565), I abide by the code of ethics set out by the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy, and committed to working within my scope of practice, maintaining supervision and continuing professional development (CPD) in my defined areas of practice. I hold Enhanced DBS on record and carry appropriate insurance cover to practice. Additionally, I am a professional member of Independent Practitioners Network (IPN).
I am anti-pathology and stand against all forms of coercive oppression. This includes psychiatry, forced pharmacological medication to suppress process and forced adoption of pathologized labels as a condition of accessing mental health care.