Frequently Asked Questions
What is Integrative Psychotherapy?
Integrative means I can draw on a range of different ideas within therapy and coaching to find the right fit for you. I believe psychoeducation is essential for sustainable change so I will explain what we are doing and why to make you you can embed as much as possible within and between sessions. I offer gentle challenges, and create a safe space for “aha” moments that help you grow. As an integrative therapist and coach, I’m here to walk with you as an individual and bring my experience, training and insight to you. My therapeutic skills help us dive into tough topics while my coaching tools will give you the confidence and strategies to move forward and reach your goals sustainably.
Who and what issues can I work with?
What happens in a session?
I will welcome you to the space, whether that is online, on the phone or in-person and I will make sure you are comfortable physically and feel able to speak freely. It is important that you feel safe at all times and that means having somewhere that is confidential without distractions to allow you to focus on yourself and your goals.
We will revisit your goals and how you have been since we last spoke and I will invite you to share whatever you would like. I will welcome everything you have to say and all of your emotions. If I feel we need to challenge some of the processes that I am seeing for you I will share that. I check in with you during each session and at the end so that you always feel supported and that this journey is one that you truly own from the outset.
We might agree on some helpful ideas to try with curiousity in between sessions but there is never pressure or "homework". Everything happens at a comfortable and effective pace.
What qualifications and experience do you have?
I have worked with people from a hugely diverse range of backgrounds including the creative sector - music, art and fashion, parenting, finance, IT, health care, development, carers, education, government, journalism and many more. I am happy to adapt our sessions to accommodate varying needs as I know that real life can require that flexibility.
I have experience of working with:
anxiety
depression
relationship issues
addiction
chronic pain
trauma
domestic abuse
sexuality
identity
Managing ADHD
bullying
anger
eating disorders
and much more...
I have the below qualifications and am always happy to discuss what these mean in practice for you as a client. I have monthly supervision with a UKCP psychotherapist with over twenty years experience and I continually undertake CPD (Continuing Professional Development) to enhance my skills and understanding. I am currently awaiting my BACP Accreditation confirmation.
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PGDip Integrative Counselling and Coaching - University of East London - BACP Accredited
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Certificate in Counselling Skills - CPCAB
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MSc Development and Globalisation - SOAS (University of London)
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BSc (Hons) Psychology and Criminology - BCUC
with BPS (British Psychological Society) Graduate Basis for Registration
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PGCE - University of Exeter
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My relevant experience includes working as a mental health rehabilitation support worker for the NHS, as an NHS Mental Health unit Manager, as a Mind IAPT (Talking Therapies) Counsellor, as a Mental Health Coach for Ingeus (to deliver a public contract from the Department for Work and Pensions) and with Bupa Healthcare on their Employee Assistant Programme (EAP) and as a Volunteer Counsellor with Cherry Tree Therapy Centre and HQ Therapy Centre. I have a commitment to giving back which includes my Reduced Rate programme for people on low incomes and students.
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