Creating a safe space for you to recognize your own strength.

HOW I WORK

My aim is to listen to you attentively, compassionately, and without judgement. Together, we'll work on recognising and understanding inner conflicts, exploring possible solutions to what's troubling you, and finding the support you need through difficult times. This can help you gain a clearer understanding of yourself, develop new perspectives on your problems, and build coping strategies that work for you.

I feel genuinely inspired by the resilience, adaptability, and capacity for change I see in people, especially when they're facing difficult circumstances.

I'm an Integrative Counsellor and Life Coach, and a Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society, holding a PhD in Addiction Psychology. I'm passionate about supporting people who are struggling with addictive behaviour, mental health challenges, or who simply need a safe space to talk things through.

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AREAS

Addiction

Anxiety

Self-Development

Relationship Problems

Stress

Life Transitions

Depression

Bereavement

Post-natal Adjustment

Identity

Anger

ADDICTION

I have both a personal and academic interest in addiction and have extensive experience and knowledge in this area. Addiction, like other mental health problems is complex and does not exist in isolation. It is influenced by a multitude of interacting factors including the following: genetic and developmental vulnerability, social context, stress and the co-occurrence of other mental health problems.

On an individual level, addiction is experienced as an inner conflict in triggering situations which are unique to each person. There is no treatment for addiction that is universally successful for all. Despite this many individuals overcome their addictions and mental health problems.

The key to sustaining successful behaviour change lies within each individual and their personal motivation to create permanent identity and lifestyle changes. Together we can explore the factors driving your addiction and the practical steps you can take to help you to regain control of your life.

Qualifications

Postgraduate Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Coaching (Distinction)

University of East London. Course accredited by The British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy.

PhD Psychology (information processing in addiction)

London Metropolitan University.

Certificate in Counselling Skills,

The Manor House Centre for Psychotherapy and Counselling, London.

Conversion Diploma in Psychology for Graduates

London Metropolitan University

PhD Biochemistry (role of oestrogenic hormones in breast cancer)

Imperial College, London.

BSc (Honours) Applied Biochemistry, Brunel University.

Practices of Freedom and Wellbeing yoga course.

British Wheel of Yoga foundation yoga course.

Fees

Initial Consultation

I offer an initial half-price introductory consultation (£40) to enable you to determine if I am the right therapist for you.

Therapy Session

If you decide to proceed I charge £80 for a 50 minute session.

Published Works

Co-written by Anita Andrews, Addiction: A Biopsychosocial Perspective provides students with an evidence-based approach to addiction whilst covering a broad range of topics, critical perspectives and influential theories in addiction. With chapters discussing key theories, psychological, biological and societal aspects of addiction, this is a highly accessible and essential resource for students and researchers that:

Offers an evidence-based discussion of addiction
Addresses the neuroscience and psychology of addiction
Provides a critical account of the science and research in addiction
Includes chapter overviews and summaries, learning aims and case studies to help students in their study.

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