A calm, practical space to feel better and move forward
I offer one‑to‑one psychotherapy for adults who want relief from distress and sustainable change. Sessions give you a steady place to understand patterns, process what’s hard, and build tools that work in real life. We set goals together and review them regularly so you can see what’s improving.
My clinical background spans the NHS and private practice. I draw on psychoanalytic and systemic perspectives to understand you in context, and I integrate CBT and DBT‑informed methods for clear, skills‑based change. There’s no one‑size‑fits‑all. We’ll shape the approach around you.
Quick start: Most clients begin with a 20‑minute phone consultation, then a 50‑minute assessment session. If we’re a good fit, we’ll book a regular weekly time in London (Harley Street/EC1V) or online.
Challenges and Issues I Work With
Below are common concerns I help with. You don’t need a diagnosis to come to therapy.
Anxiety & worry (GAD)
- Signs: constant “what‑if” thoughts, restlessness, difficulty concentrating.
- How therapy helps: map triggers, reduce worry loops, retrain attention and build a more flexible response to uncertainty.
Panic attacks
- Signs: surges of fear, racing heart, urge to escape.
- How therapy helps: understand the panic cycle, use paced breathing and behavioural experiments to restore confidence in your body.
Social anxiety
- Signs: fear of judgement or embarrassment; avoidance of performance or social situations.
- How therapy helps: graded practice, compassion‑focused and CBT techniques to quiet the inner critic and widen your comfort zone.
Phobias
- Signs: intense fear of specific situations or objects.
- How therapy helps: step‑by‑step exposure planning with strong consent and safety cues.
OCD
- Signs: intrusive thoughts and time‑consuming compulsions (checking, washing, reassurance seeking).
- How therapy helps: evidence‑based strategies (including exposure with response prevention adapted to you) and values‑based action.
PTSD & trauma
- Signs: intrusive memories, zoning‑out, hyper‑arousal, avoidance after distressing events.
- How therapy helps: trauma‑informed work at a safe pace—stabilisation, gentle processing, and rebuilding a sense of control and meaning.
Depression & low mood
- Signs: feeling flat, hopeless or disengaged most days; sleep or appetite change.
- How therapy helps: restore rhythm and energy, understand the roots of low mood, reconnect with values, people and activity.
Stress & burnout
- Signs: chronic overload, irritability, fatigue, reduced capacity to cope.
- How therapy helps: reset boundaries, pace recovery, rebuild sustainable routines; address perfectionism and people‑pleasing patterns.
Low self‑esteem & perfectionism
- Signs: harsh self‑criticism, fear of failure, never feeling “enough”.
- How therapy helps: compassion‑focused and schema‑aware work to update old rules and develop a steadier inner voice.
Sleep problems / insomnia
- How therapy helps: CBT‑I‑informed routines, circadian habits and anxiety reduction to improve sleep efficiency.
Grief & bereavement
- How therapy helps: a supportive place to be with loss, make sense of mixed emotions and find a way to live alongside them.
Relationship & family difficulties
- How therapy helps: understand repeating patterns, attachment styles and communication; clarify needs and boundaries.
Work / study pressure & performance blocks
- How therapy helps: practical tools for focus, motivation and procrastination; values‑driven decisions about career and workload.
ADHD, Autism and neurodivergence
I offer neuroinclusive therapy for clients who are autistic, have ADHD, or who self‑identify as neurodivergent (diagnosed or not).
- Common themes: overwhelm and burnout (including masking fatigue), rejection sensitivity, perfectionism, executive functioning challenges, sensory stressors, social energy and boundaries, life transitions.
- How I make therapy neuroinclusive: structured agendas and summaries; option for breaks, movement and stimming; plain, direct language; visual organisers and shared notes; predictable scheduling with reminders; choice of online or in‑person with sensory‑aware adjustments (lighting, seating, camera off, chat); collaborative goals at your pace.
Bipolar disorder
Therapy can be helpful alongside psychiatric care—supporting routine, relapse prevention plans and relationships.
Borderline/Emotionally Unstable Personality (BPD/EUPD) features
Care at a measured pace using DBT‑informed skills (distress tolerance, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness) and compassionate exploration of relational patterns.
Addiction
Where substance use or behaviours feel out of control, we’ll assess safely and coordinate with specialist services if needed; therapy focuses on triggers, skills for craving and relapse prevention, and rebuilding a valued life.
If your situation isn’t listed, you’re welcome to ask. Many concerns overlap and respond well to the same underlying skills and insights.
How therapy works
- Free call (20 mins). What brings you, what you hope will be different in ~8–12 weeks, and any questions.
- Assessment session (50 mins). We build a shared picture of patterns, strengths and goals; agree a plan.
- Weekly therapy. Most clients meet weekly at the same time. I provide therapy in‑person at my Harley Street and EC1 practices, as well as online therapy.
- Review. We check in on outcomes, adjust the approach, and plan for continued progress.
Session length: 50 minutes · Location: London EC1V & online · Fees: see the Fees page · Privacy: UK GDPR compliant.
Please note I am not an emergency service. If you are at immediate risk, contact 999 or go to A&E. For urgent but non‑emergency help, contact NHS 111, your GP, or the Samaritans (116 123).
My approach (integrative & collaborative)
- Depth & context: psychoanalytic and systemic thinking to understand how past and present interact.
- Tools & experiments: CBT and DBT‑informed methods for anxiety, mood, sleep and emotion regulation.
- Trauma‑informed & paced: safety first, with clear consent at each step.
- Neuroinclusive by default: we adapt the environment and methods so therapy works with your nervous system and thinking style.
Ready to begin?
- Book an appointment online, or call 0203 576 1750 to find a time.
- Prefer to start small? Request a 20‑minute call to get a feel for how I work and whether this is right for you.
You’re welcome here—whether you’re seeking relief from anxiety, healing from trauma, or wanting a steadier, kinder relationship with yourself and others.
