I am a Sussex-based Systemic and Family Psychotherapist working with individuals, couples and families.
My work is focused on developing understanding of ourselves and our relationships, to enhance emotional wellbeing, connection and communication. This is through exploring presenting problems, relationship dynamics, patterns, narratives, contexts and beliefs.
M. A. in Systemic Psychotherapy, Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust.
BSc (Hons), P.G.C.E. and P. G. Diploma in Systemic Thinking and Practice.
AFT and UKCP Registered. Member of BAATN.
DBS checked.
Qualifications and Professional Bodies
Background
I have embraced and trained in systemic psychotherapy following a career in health and well-being, education, special educational needs, participation and engagement, and diversity and equalities. I have worked extensively with young people, parents and communities, and also vulnerable individuals, and minority and marginalised groups. I’m committed to accessible, inclusive and fair services. I bring this to my therapeutic practice with children, adults, couples/relationships and families in the NHS CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services), The Rock Clinic Brighton and Hove, and private practice.
Approach and Work
It’s common to have a range of thoughts and feelings starting therapy, including some apprehension and concern. I work compassionately and collaboratively to create a space that feels safe and supportive, so that listening, exploring, being curious and developing new understanding feel possible.
My training and approach is in systemic psychotherapy. So, as well as focusing on an individuals’ thoughts, feelings and beliefs, it brings in the contexts and relationships in which we live, and offers multi-perspective and relational (what happens between people) ways of understanding ourselves; our communication and relationship patterns; family interactions, separation and conflict.
Working in this way, draws out, appreciates and builds on peoples’ strengths to develop a better understanding of themselves and others, their place in the world and their direction. It also helps with a range of needs and mental health concerns, including low mood and depression, anxiety, emotional regulation, fear and loneliness, loss and bereavement, self harm, disordered eating, trauma and abuse.
I have a particular interest in neurodiversity, especially autism, and embrace intersectional and inter-cultural work.
