"We shall not cease from exploration
And the end of all our exploring
Will be to arrive where we started
And know the place for the first time."
T.S. Eliot
Counselling Education
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill: B.A. Psychology
- Mercer University, Atlanta, Georgia: M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counselling: 2014: With high honors:
- U.S. National Board of Certified Counselors
- Licensed Associate Professional Counselor: North Carolina, U.S.A.
- British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP).
Counselling Experience
- The Hirsch Academy, Atlanta, Georgia: working with children and adolescents with developmental and neurological differences, including the Autism spectrum
- St. Joseph's Hospice: Hackney, London: member of the "Patient and Family Counselling Team" specialising in pre-and-post-bereavement counselling
- Private Practice in Hackney, Chancery Lane, and Balham, London: working 1:1 with adolescents and adults.
- I have experience in working with clients on a wide range of topics, including, but not limited to
grief
anger
abuse
anxiety
depression
stress
self-confidence
self-exploration
purpose
productivity
life transitions
international relocations
- I meet with a registered supervisor with 20+ years of counselling experience monthly and am a lifelong student of psychology and counselling with ongoing continuing education
Counselling Theory
Theories that Most Resonate with Me
· Person-Centered Therapy : derived from Humanistic Psychology and built upon the belief that each person has a vast potential for understanding themselves, self-actualizing, and solving their own problems within the support of a warm and trusting counselling relationship that guides the individual to grow in positive ways
· Adlerian Therapy : believes that the person can only be understood by looking at the whole complete being, emphasizing that where we are striving to go is more important than where we have come from
· Existential Therapy : based on what it means to be human; it recognizes both the limitations and opportunities of mankind, and promotes self-awareness, freedom of choice, & the search for meaning in life and death
· Cognitive Behavioural Therapy : takes note of how our thoughts, emotions, and behaviours are all connected and influence one another. Cognitive distortions, triggers, and patterns are explored and modified. Goals are outlined and worked toward.
· Solution-Focused Brief Therapy : highlights client's strengths and resources and seeks to create solutions in the present moment
· Adlerian Therapy : believes that the person can only be understood by looking at the whole complete being, emphasizing that where we are striving to go is more important than where we have come from
· Existential Therapy : based on what it means to be human; it recognizes both the limitations and opportunities of mankind, and promotes self-awareness, freedom of choice, & the search for meaning in life and death
· Cognitive Behavioural Therapy : takes note of how our thoughts, emotions, and behaviours are all connected and influence one another. Cognitive distortions, triggers, and patterns are explored and modified. Goals are outlined and worked toward.
· Solution-Focused Brief Therapy : highlights client's strengths and resources and seeks to create solutions in the present moment
Working with Me
Counselling Tailored to You
I work from an integrative mind-frame, meaning that I find a blend of congruent counselling theories to be most effective in helping a client. I hand-pick evidence-based techniques to use for each unique person. As each person is unique, I believe that counselling is not a "one size fits all" formula.
After meeting with the client and listening to the client's needs and goals for therapy, I draft an initial "case conceptualization" that details client goals, possible reasons for existing problems, and certain theories or techniques that may be used in the sessions with the client ; this case conceptualization is collaborated on throughout the entirety of the counselling process to ensure we are always on the same page.
I always work collectively with the client, as a team, listening to the client's needs, questions, and concerns, and tailoring the counselling experience throughout the process as needed. Above all, I believe the counselling relationship to be more important than any counselling theory, therefore I always put the person first. Empathizing, listening, supporting, being with, and holding space for a client to explore in a confidential and professional environment is always my number one goal.
After meeting with the client and listening to the client's needs and goals for therapy, I draft an initial "case conceptualization" that details client goals, possible reasons for existing problems, and certain theories or techniques that may be used in the sessions with the client ; this case conceptualization is collaborated on throughout the entirety of the counselling process to ensure we are always on the same page.
I always work collectively with the client, as a team, listening to the client's needs, questions, and concerns, and tailoring the counselling experience throughout the process as needed. Above all, I believe the counselling relationship to be more important than any counselling theory, therefore I always put the person first. Empathizing, listening, supporting, being with, and holding space for a client to explore in a confidential and professional environment is always my number one goal.
Enquiries and Bookings
City Therapy Rooms EC4A
Feel Good Balham SW12 9RZ
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I offer a free 15 minute phone consultation in which we can discuss your counselling needs, what you are seeking in a counsellor, and address any questions you may have about working with me.
To enquire about booking a session or phone consultation, please fill in your details below.
Feel Good Balham SW12 9RZ
See below for maps
I offer a free 15 minute phone consultation in which we can discuss your counselling needs, what you are seeking in a counsellor, and address any questions you may have about working with me.
To enquire about booking a session or phone consultation, please fill in your details below.