Qualifications & Experience

  I am a UKCP accredited and BACP registered Integrative Psychotherapist and a Counselling Psychologist,  accredited by the Health  and Care Professionals Council and the British Psychological Society (CPsychol). I have many years clinical experience working as a psychotherapist and with a diverse range of clients within the NHS, mental health charities, the voluntary sector, educational settings and private practice. My wide-ranging training in psychotherapy, psychology, gender and social studies, education and human development, enables me to adopt a flexible approach to my work with clients and to respond to the distinct personal situation of each individual, within their particular social environment. 

• Doctorate in Counselling Psychology & Psychotherapy, Metanoia Institute/Middlesex University
• Clinical Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy, Metanoia Institute
• MPhil/Ed Psychology & Education, University of Cambridge
• MA Psychology & Education for Special Educational Needs, UCL
• BA (Hons) Gender Studies, UKZN
• BEd School Counselling & Guidance and English, UCT
• BA Psychology & English, UKZN

I am a chartered member of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and an accredited member  of both the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) and British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP). I am also a practitioner member of the HCPCBlack, African and Asian Therapy Network and the Metanoia Institute.  I subscribe to the BPS, UKCP and BACP  Codes of Ethics.  

 In order to practice well and ethically, I believe that therapists need to know themselves well. The years I have spent in my own personal psychotherapy have not only been personally transformational, but have also given me insight into what it feels like to be in the client's chair.   As a therapist, I continue to ensure the quality of my work  by seeking regular consultation and ongoing professional development.