I am a Sussex-based Systemic and Family Psychotherapist working with individuals, couples and families.
My approach is focused on developing understanding of ourselves and our relationships, to enhance emotional wellbeing, connection and communication. This is through exploring experiences, important relationships, attachments, narratives, hopes, needs and beliefs.
I work collaboratively to recognise and support strengths and abilities alongside what has brought people to therapy and their concerns. I appreciate different ways of thinking, feeling and being in realtionships, in family and in the world. I look to give space to explore these ideas, also attending to the differing contexts and cultures we may live in and the varying stresses and pressures of lives.
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.
AFSP 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 individuals, couples/relationships and families. I have worked in the NHS CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) and now focus on my private practice and working through The Rock Clinic in Brighton and Hove.
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 and embrace intersectional and inter-cultural work.
