My learning process is ongoing and I see it as a life-long journey. I continuously educate myself about psychology, psychotherapy, neuroscience, and also spirituality. What I have learned so far is hidden in these (and other smaller) qualifications:

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• MSc. in Mental Health Studies   (King's College, IOPPN, London)

• BSc. in Psychology   (Open University, London)

• Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy    - integration of psychodynamic and person-centered therapies   (CPTA, London)

• Internal Family Systems Therapy - L1 & L2 

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My master’s dissertation explored the effects of early school boarding on emotional functioning in adulthood. Through this research, I developed a deeper understanding of attachment theory and how our early bonds with significant others shape the way we relate both to ourselves and to others. Being a therapist—and a parent—has further reinforced for me the central role of attachment in many areas of life.

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I am qualified to work with adults and with young people over the age of 16. While I now mainly work with adults, I also spent nearly six years at a college supporting 16–19-year-old students, an experience I deeply valued and enjoyed.

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I have long been fascinated by psychology, psychotherapy, psychiatry, and neuroscience. These fields offer a wealth of insights, but they also contain contradictions—especially within psychotherapy, where countless schools of thought compete and no single approach has been proven to produce lasting change for everyone. Perhaps this complexity is what keeps me studying and learning year after year. The more I know, the more I realise there is still to discover.

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While I believe that understanding our patterns of thought and behaviour is invaluable, I also recognise the risk of excessive introspection. My aim in therapy is to help clients process unresolved aspects of the past so they no longer feel pulled back by it—or propelled forward into anxious predictions shaped by past experience.

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One area I have a particular interest in is narcissism. In today’s culture—where individualism often outweighs collectivism, competition overshadows cooperation, and self-interest takes precedence over altruism—narcissistic tendencies are increasingly visible. I find that exploring and understanding narcissism can be extremely useful in navigating modern life and relationships.

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I adhere to the BACP's (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) code of ethics, and I hold Counselling & Psychotherapy Insurance.

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​​In addition to my core qualifications, I have completed further training in the following areas:

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy,

• Trauma-related Therapy,

• Emotion-Focused Therapy,

• Compassionate Inquiry,

• Internal Family Systems Therapy,

• Mindfulness, 

• Emotional Freedom Techniques,

• Breathwork Instructor Course.

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Although I incorporate various therapeutic approaches, my work is primarily guided by psychodynamic concepts, which provide valuable insights into how early life conditioning and programming influence our current functioning. However, I believe that no single form of therapy holds all the answers. What is necessary is a holistic approach that targets all aspects of our being - the mind, the brain, the body, and the spirit (in whatever way one chooses to define it).

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In my practice, I often integrate principles from Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS). I find IFS to be a powerful tool for healing, though I also see certain limitations. For that reason, I use only the aspects that resonate with me and that I have found genuinely helpful. I draw on these elements when doing memory reconsolidation, working with limiting beliefs, or other unresolved experiences that need processing. At times, I also incorporate techniques from EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques, or “tapping”). I have found this combination to be a powerful way of taking the emotional charge out of our memories, working with limiting beliefs, and with whatever is unresolved, unhelpful, or painful.

 

If you would like to read my views on/critique of IFS therapy and understand more about my ways of thinking & working, please go to my blog or click here.

 

Over the past few years, I have also been practising Pranayama breathwork, which I find deeply beneficial for both physical health and emotional well-being. Breathwork helps regulate the nervous system, reduce stress, and foster reconnection with body and mind. I am now a Certified Breathwork Instructor and am happy to share Pranayama practices with clients who feel drawn to explore this approach.

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