Many studies show that the relationship between therapist and client plays a major role in successful symptom reduction. In other words, when a therapist and client build a strong working alliance, outcomes tend to be better, so choosing the right counsellor for you may matter more than you realise.
Therapy is a process that benefits from consistency. While everyone’s needs are different, I generally expect clients to plan for at least 12 sessions to give us enough time to build trust and understand what’s really going on. It’s extremely important to consider, before you begin, whether you feel mentally ready and financially able to make that commitment.
I'm a UK trained counsellor with a focus on supporting individuals in senior, high-responsibility, high pressure, and leadership roles. My counselling approach is integrative psychodynamic, drawing on psychodynamic and humanistic theory to help clients explore emotional patterns, personal challenges, and relational dynamics in a safe and confidential space.
I bring to my practice a deep understanding of high-stress environments, built on my own background in the Armed Forces and my work within corporate settings, including financial services and information technology. This combination of professional training and lived experience enables me to support clients with issues such as stress, anxiety, identity, performance, and leadership strain. I have worked with both men and women navigating the demands of high-pressure roles, helping them find clarity, resilience, and a sense of balance.
Outside of private practice, I still support Armed Forces veterans today in my role as an Hon Counselling Psychologist with NHS OpCourage, the specialist mental health service explicitly commissioned for the unique psychological needs of veterans.
Beyond the therapy room, I have played a key role in shaping national mental health initiatives and serve on the NHS Mental Health Expert Advisory Group for the Armed Forces, as well as the King’s College London Armed Forces Mental Health Research Advisory Group. I’m also a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists’ Quality Network for Veterans’ Mental Health Services, promoting innovation and best practice across national and third sector health services.
As a long-standing advocate for mental health education, both in the UK and internationally, I have been invited to appear on Sky News several times to speak on the issues faced by those who operate in high stress environments.
As a counselling professional, I adhere to the BACP Ethical Framework for counselling and psychotherapy and the BPS Member Conduct Rules. I am committed to ethical, reflective, and client centred practice.
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