ABOUT ME
I aim to create a space where difficult and sometimes disturbing thoughts and feelings can be explored safely and honestly. I aim to be compassionate and warm in my interactions, but will also challenge you and hold you accountable when necessary, in order to help your psychological development.
I am a fully-qualified UKCP psychotherapist and am additionally registered with the BACP as a counsellor. I have undertaken rigorous, doctoral-level training in order to provide high-quality therapy.
Relevant experience includes:
2025 - Lead Counsellor at Magdalen College School, Oxford
2014- Psychotherapist and Counsellor in Private Practice
2016-2025 Counsellor at Magdalen College School, Oxford
2020 - 2022 Associate Psychotherapist in Adult Psychological Therapies, NHS Oxford Health Foundation Trust
2016-18 Therapist with The Priory Clinic
2008-16 Primary Mental Health Development Worker in CAMHS, NHS Oxford Health Foundation Trust
Key qualifications and trainings include:
2022 Foundations in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy (Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust)
2016 PsychD in Psychotherapy and Counselling (Roehampton University)
2007 MSc in Psychology (Oxford University)
2004 BSc in Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience (Nottingham University)
I have also completed numerous other shorter courses, including at Oxford Cognitive Therapy Centre, and with Brief (Solution-focused therapy).
I am a clinical member of both the Southern Association for Psychotherapy and Counselling (SAFPAC), and of the Universities Psychotherapy and Counselling Association (UPCA).
