About Me

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My Approach

I work within a Gestalt approach to psychotherapy. Gestalt works in a relational and integrated way, paying careful attention to the whole of your experience, including your emotions, thoughts and physical sensations that emerge in the present moment.  

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Here are some of the issues clients may bring to me: depression, anxiety, anger, abuse, trauma, addiction, relationship issues, marital and pre-marital concerns, domestic violence, family conflicts, panic attacks, low moods, feelings of loneliness and low self-esteem, bereavement; as well as those going through major life changes, such as pregnancy, birth, and menopause.

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Prior to my training as a psychotherapist, I have worked in the corporate world for over 15 years and have developed an understanding of work-related issues and stress, in particular of the challenges for working parents struggling to reach a satisfying work-life balance.

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I have always been interested in working with people from different cultures and backgrounds. Some of the issues my clients bring are to do with living in a new country, communication and relationships, identity, or conflicts between personal choices and the pressure of society, family or the community they belong to.

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On occasions I may suggest some creative approaches through craft materials (pastels, clay, drawing), but also movement, as a way of exploring difficulties if it seems it may help and if you are happy to try a new approach.

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I am a native French speaker and offer therapy in both English and French.

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Training

I hold a Masters of Science in Gestalt Psychotherapy, delivered by Metanoia Institute and validated by Middlesex University, and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Gestalt psychotherapeutic counselling. I am UKCP accredited member and a registered member of BACP. I am bound by the UKCP codes of ethics.

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For one year, I worked as a counsellor at an organisation in Central London offering support for women, men and couples to discuss their difficulties with pregnancy, pregnancy loss and related issues. I also worked for two years as a counsellor at Kingston Bereavement Service, supporting individuals who have suffered Covid-related loss.