About Me
I am a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist with over twenty years experience of treating individuals both privately and in the NHS. I routinely treat a variety of problems including but not exclusively - mood disorders such as anxiety or depression, lack of confidence and self -esteem, relationship difficulties and problems with attachment, recovery from childhood adversity and more. I offer supervision and consultancy to psychologists, psychotherapists and other mental health professionals on an individual or group basis. I am a visiting lecturer at Oxford University and the University of Hertfordshire. My practice is regulated by the British Psychoanalytic Council which means that I have undergone a intensive training and lengthy personal therapy before I began offering services to the public.
I am registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC), the British Psychological Society (membership number 092394) and the British Psychoanalytic Council (membership number 25132). I adhere to the ethical standards laid down by my professional bodies and their guidelines on continuous professional development (CPD).
About Psychotherapy
All of us have probably had the experience of feeling a bit lost or confused - we say we want to have better relationships with others, yet somehow seem to keep getting into relationships which are unsatisfactory or destructive. We are determined to live healthily yet keep on drinking more than we should... Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy helps us to understand the unconscious parts of our minds - the parts of ourselves that we may not know very well but which may be having a significant impact on our feelings and behaviours. It aims to help us truly understand the ways we see ourselves, the world and other people and the difficulties that these can be causing us. Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy offers a safe, confidential space in which to begin to understand yourself on a deep level, and with a therapist who can hear what you have to say, no matter how hard it may be to say it. There is now a good body of research evidence demonstrating the effectiveness of Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy and unlike other therapies which may produce a quick but perhaps not very long lasting change, this way of working aims to help you make changes to the way you think and act which are deeper, and will stay with you as you go forward through the different stages of your life.
What issues can psychotherapy help with?
People come to me for help a wide range of issues. Here are a few of the more common difficulties that can be supported through psychotherapy:
Feelings of stress or anxiety
Panic attacks
Relationship problems
Grief, loss or bereavement
Trauma and post-traumatic stress
The impact of Abuse
Mood problems including Depression
Problems with confidence or self-esteem
Anger management
Issues relating to sexuality
Difficulties at work or in retirement
Problems with family or school life
What happens after you contact me?
It's often helpful to have a brief telephone conversation before deciding whether or not you'd like to attend for a consultation. Initial consultations usually take place over a couple of sessions. In these meetings you and I will have the opportunity to explore what has brought you to seek help. It is an opportunity for me to get to know you and for you to find out how I work. If both you and I feel it would be helpful to continue working together I would offer you a regular slot at a mutually convenient time on at least a weekly basis (though some people will find it helpful to come more than once a week). This will be at the same time and in the same place each week. Therapy may be short or long term, depending on what you wish to achieve.
In our sessions we will think about your early experiences and relationships, as well as your current life. As we explore, you may notice links between things that have happened in the past and the kinds of situations that cause you difficulty in the present.
I am also available to offer supervision to professionals.
Fees & availability
Therapy Sessions last 50 minutes will take place on at least a weekly basis, at the same time and in the same place. The fee is £70 per session. I prefer payment by bank transfer. I have some flexibility around session times and if you are far away we can think together about whether remote sessions might be appropriate for you. I aim to respond to requests within 24 hours. You are welcome to contact me by email or by phone. My consulting room is in easy reach of Chesham, Amersham, Berkhamsted, Hemel Hempstead and surrounding areas.
Get in Touch
Please feel free to contact me if you have more questions or would like to arrange an initial consultation. This enables us to discuss the reasons you are considering psychotherapy and whether this is the right treatment for you (as opposed to other types of treatment such as CBT. Though I currently offer Psychotherapy only for many years I practiced as a psychologist and have a good understanding of a variety of other types of treatment. I will advise you appropriately if I think there is a different type of treatment available which would be more helpful to you).
You can also call me on 07958311541 if you would prefer to speak to me first.
All enquiries are usually responded to within 24 hours
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