Credentials
A clear outline of my professional training, qualifications, membership, and clinical experience.
Professional Membership
I am an accredited psychotherapist with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP). My work follows the BACP Ethical Framework, which sets the standards for safe and responsible therapeutic practice in the UK.
Qualifications, training, experience and ethical standards
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BSc (Hons) Counselling Psychology (BPS accredited)
Diploma in Counselling Practice
Extensive postgraduate study in psychodynamic psychotherapy
Ongoing specialist training in ISTDP (Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy) and Mentalisation-Based Therapy
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Pre-Core Training, ISTDP North, February - November 2026
ISTDP and Mentalisation Workshops, ISTDP North, March and April 2026
Josette ten-have De Labije Day Workshop, April 2026
Attachment Based ISTDP Workshop, ISTDP North, November 2026
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My clinical background includes training and supervised practice across:
Private practice
Community mental-health settings
Short-term therapy models, including Single Session Therapy
Emotion-focused, psychodynamic, and ISTDP-informed approaches
My earlier clinical training included supervised experience in specialist eating-disorder services. This forms part of my wider clinical background, but eating disorders are not a current specialist focus of my private practice.
My current private practice focuses on anxiety, shame, emotional overwhelm, emotional avoidance, trauma and attachment, self-criticism, and repeating relationship patterns.
My ongoing professional development focuses on emotional capacity-building, defence work, and working in real time with the emotional moment.
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As of mid 2026
Over 4,500 hours of online psychotherapy
More than 375 clients worked with
Experience across a wide range of emotional struggles, including anxiety, shame, trauma, emotional avoidance, relationship issues, and identity conflict
Additional work as a BetterHelp UK Brand Ambassador and contributor to public mental-health conversations
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I follow the BACP Ethical Framework, which includes:
Client confidentiality
Clear boundaries
Safe and responsible practice
Respect for autonomy
Commitment to ongoing professional development
Regular clinical supervision to ensure safe and effective work
How This Informs My Work
My training and clinical background shape the way I help people understand their emotional world. This means:
Working with the real emotional moment
Paying attention to anxiety, shame, and avoidance patterns
Supporting people to grow their emotional capacity
Staying grounded, steady, and focused during difficult feelings
Holding a therapeutic space where honesty and safety come first
Alongside clinical practice, I publish short clinical guides for therapists working with depth-oriented psychotherapy.
Fees and Practical Information
Sessions are 50 minutes and cost £65.
Appointments are available online across the UK.
I offer a small number of weekly appointments.
Some evening slots are currently available.
Next Steps
If you’re considering starting therapy, you can get in touch below.
I offer a free initial consultation where we can see if this feels like a good fit. I usually respond within 24 hours.
Contact
If something here feels relevant, you’re welcome to get in touch.
I offer a free initial consultation (up to 30 minutes) to consider what brings you here and whether this way of working feels right for you.
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