Psychotherapy + Counselling Online


About Me
I have been interested in people's stories and ways of being in the world for as long as I can remember. I am a passionate listener and have been moved by the stories and kindness of others on my journey towards becoming a Therapist.
I trained as a Relational Psychotherapist at the Bowlby Centre in Islington, London; a training which is psychoanalytic, psychodynamic and informed by Attachment Theory. I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and I uphold their code of ethics in my work.
I have lived and worked in several major cities in the UK, France and Japan. I have two dogs who I live with in South London.
I am also a keen gardener and advocate for kindness. Like compost, it helps things grow!

"All of us, from the cradle to the grave, are happiest when life is organised as a series of excursions, long or short from the secure base provided by our attachment figure(s)"
John Bowlby
What I Offer
I offer a warm, non-judgemental and confidential space online to work together with what you need to bring. I am committed to ongoing personal work to make my practice safe enough and empowering for any individual surviving inequality and oppression in an ableist, white supremacist, hetero-normative, patriarchal system. I am mindful of power and privilege which silences/is harmful to those from black and ethnic minority backgrounds and individuals who may have been othered and defined as less-than. I want to be an ally and continue to educate myself. I welcome your voice.

Individual Therapy
An initial consultation and ongoing individual therapy sessions last for 50 minutes. My standard fee is £85 with consideration for those on lower incomes. You may want to work together for a number of weeks, months or years. This may involve us working with unprocessed, unresolved trauma which is known to you and needs treating kindly and gently. Or you may be looking for more of a mental health MOT: a check-in together on what's happening for you right now and whether this feels aligned with your core values and desires. I am open to your process and individual needs and will take care to meet you wherever you are.
A Bit About Therapy
We show ourselves a great kindness by making some space for ourselves and seeking the care and companionship of therapeutic professionals. Gradually we may become conscious of other spaces and sources of care in our lives. Together we will work towards creating a warm, safe and nurturing environment from which you may wish to explore what has been lost, absent or too unsafe to feel. By giving ourselves a bit more space and discovering parts of ourselves in a safe enough therapeutic relationship we can begin to move through the world more consciously and compassionately.


“Out of your vulnerabilities will come your strength”
Sigmund Freud

"Not everything that is faced can be changed. But nothing can be changed until it is faced"
James Baldwin
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What is your fee?My standard fee is £85 per 50 minute session. I am open to discussing this if you are a lower income earner.
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What happens during the initial consultation?The initial consultation is an opportunity for you to get a sense of how I work and whether we might be a good fit. It might be helpful for you to meet with other therapists and reflect on how you felt with each of us. I have a few informal questions about your general health and wellbeing, your relationships with family members, and your hopes and focus points for your therapy journey. You may also have questions for me, which I welcome.
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How long are the sessions and how often will we meet?I offer 50 minute sessions, weekly and twice weekly with consideration for extra sessions if needed.
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Will we always meet on the same day at the same time?Consistency helps the work and our therapy relationship to feel safe. We will work together to find days/times which work for both of us and commit to meeting at this time each week.
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What if I can't make my session?That's ok! I ask for one week's notice if you can't make your session and I will offer you the same. There will be no charge for sessions you can't make if you have given me notice.
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Do people make progress in Therapy?Progress is a subjective experience, but in my time working alongside individuals in therapies I have witnessed development, movement and change which I believe is possible if we both show up in the work together.
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Is there any work I can be doing in between sessions?For some people, doing a bit less might be part of our work together! For others, you might want to read/listen to anything you find interesting, and keep a journal. There are some very accessible writers/thinkers around which may enrich your therapy journey and learning. I am currently working on on reading list...