Confidential counselling and therapy in Islington, Waterloo and London Bridge
Does life feel like it's getting on top of you?Are you feeling stressed or anxious?
Having problems with relationships?
Could you benefit from a place to take some time out?
... to explore your thoughts and feelings?
... understand yourself better?
... to get back on track?
Feeling anxious, depressed, angry or 'stuck'
Many of us during our lives will experience periods of stress, anxiety, depression, confusion or sadness that we find hard to cope with. These can become severe and disabling, interfering with living, and it's not always possible or advisable to talk to family and friends about them. Seeing a counsellor can be helpful, talking and being listened to in complete confidence.
Why see a counsellor?
Experience and research show that counselling and therapy can help people understand themselves and deal better with challenging situations. They can help relieve stress, anxiety and depression and strengthen your sense of self and purpose, leading to more genuine connections with others, wiser choices and new ways of living.
How I can help
I understand that you could feel anxious about coming to see a counsellor, especially for the first time.
I am a counsellor working in Islington, London Bridge and Waterloo. I offer a regular time and a safe, empathic and non-judgemental setting where we work together to explore and understand your difficulties, giving you the time and space to come to your own choices and solutions.
I am an experienced BACP accredited and UKRCP registered psychodynamic therapist, also drawing on Person Centred counselling, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) in my practice. I've practiced since 2005, substantially in the NHS and voluntary sectors.
A moment's insight is sometimes worth a life's experience (Oliver Wendell Holmes)
Special interests
Particular interests are the often linked issues of bereavement, loss and depression, attachment patterns, eating disorders, managing change and unexplained physical symptoms including chronic pain or bouts of illness which don't respond to medical intervention.
Who do I work with?
I work with adults (individuals and couples) and with a wide range of difficulties,including anxiety, stress, depression, eating disorders,family/relationship problems and workplace issues,for open-ended or short-term counselling. I work in several London locations, including Islington, Waterloo and London Bridge, all close to mainline, underground and bus services and easily reached by people living, working or passing through central or north London and the City of London.
