AXA PPP Counselling in Cobham

As choosing to see a Psychologist is such a personal decision I would like to tell you a bit about myself and my experience. I have worked as a Psychologist for the past eighteen years in the NHS, local authority and private practice. I am trained in EMDR and Systemic Family Therapy and use a combination of these and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and CBT depending on your presenting difficulties. I am experienced in working with children, adolescents and adults for a number of presenting difficulties and have a special interest in working with trauma, anxiety and conditions such as Autism and ADHD.

Hi there, I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist, trained to understand the different ways in which psychological distress can present itself and impact upon people’s lives. The breadth of my training and clinical experience enables me to draw upon different therapeutic approaches, thus allowing for a flexible approach, tailored to a person's needs and own set of circumstances. I will aim to help you better understand the underlying causes of your difficulties, supporting you along the way to make meaningful changes in the way you approach difficult situations in your work, with your partner or family, and in your social life.

You may be feeling life is just too much to manage right now, perhaps you've had a bereavement or loss, or maybe something from the past is impacting on how you are feeling. Asking for professional help can feel daunting, but once you've made that decision, it can bring relief and then finding the right person, who can hear your concerns and support you, is really important. I can offer a safe, confidential space and give you the time and space to explore what is going on for you, to help you gain awareness and insight into what's troubling you and help you reach your goals.

I empower my clients to live an independent and fearless life using CBT and EMDR. By working with me, you’ll not only be able to cope with your past but also plan for a thriving future. We’ll achieve this by building a powerful psychological toolkit: a collection of practical techniques uniquely designed for you. These include relaxation, coping, assertiveness, resilience & stress management tools & a bespoke psychological roadmap (formulation). These tools will allow you to step back from triggering situations, notice unhelpful patterns in your thoughts, behaviours and emotions, respond mindfully & break free from old patterns.

As a Counselling Psychologist, I provide an integrative and evidence-based approach to therapy to cater to the unique needs of each client. Everyone is different and one size does not fit all. I am well-versed in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Psychodynamic and Non-Violent Resistance (NVR) therapies. Additionally, I have expertise in using Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness, and Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT).

I'm an experienced psychotherapist having worked in both private practice and NHS . I have dealt with a broad range of issues, including but not limited to: anxiety and depression, loneliness, relationship issues, sadness, loss, stress, self harm, sexual identity/gender, bereavement, redundancy, trauma, PTSD and disassociation. I have also worked with and set up a Post-Natal Depression Support Group for parents in collaboration with Surestart and a Doctor's Surgery in Surrey. I am also a member of the Guildford Centre for Psychotherapy.

When life is stressful and we find ourselves in pain, therapy can be a safe way to explore what is happening. I understand therapy as a mutual endeavour, working collaboratively together to help you understand and see yourself more clearly.