I am a passionate and dedicated Psychotherapist with over XX years experience of working with individuals, couples, groups and families, many with complex and challenging needs.  

As a champion of diversity, I believe everyone has a right to feel comfortable within their own social context. My XX years of work with the LGBTQ+ community is testament to my drive to support people to represent themselves in any way that brings them joy, building the mental resilience to sustain it.

I create space for people to explore their feelings, understand their experiences, reflect on the best way forward and harness their happy.

Families with young people who are trans, genderqueer, queer and in transition.

Couples for relationship therapy, exploring having children or co-parenting, communication patterns, whether or how to open their relationship, sexual compatibility and satisfaction, gender transition.

Markers of difference including race, class and disability, including where people may experience prejudice and discrimination.

Confidence, resilience and body positivity

Managing intense and difficult feelings, such as anger, sadness, anxiety, depression and stuckness.

Developing a positive and fulfilling sexual life.

Changing use of alcohol and drugs.

Coping with all forms of violence and abuse.

Life changes, e.g. births, deaths, separations, relationship changes, illness, migration.

Currently, I am a consultant in XXX and a tutor in systemic psychotherapy at The Institute of Family Therapy London.  During my career, I have trained numerous organisations in a range of techniques, as well as stakeholders from across the therapeutic community.

TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS

MSc in Family and Systemic Psychotherapy – University of London & The Institute of Family Therapy.

B.Psych (hons) – James Cook University

Graduate Diploma in Gender and Sexual Diversity Therapy – Middlesex University and Pink Therapy

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

UKCP – United Kingdom Council on Psychotherapy

AFT – The Association for Family Therapy and Systemic Practice

NSW Psychologists Registration Board

PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS

Highly Specialist Systemic & Family Psychotherapist at Child and AdolescentMental Health Services, NHS.Tutor in Systemic Psychotherapy at The Institute of Family Therapy London

I am registered with UKCP (United Kingdom Counselling and Psychotherapy) and work within their code of ethics.