““ The secret of change is to focus all your energy not on fighting the old but on building the new. “”
Counselling and Psychotherapy
Counselling and psychotherapy are often considered interchangeable therapies that overlap in many ways. The key difference between those terms is that counselling usually refers to a brief treatment that centres around behaviour patterns or current problems. Psychotherapy, however, focuses on working with clients at a deeper level.
It is essential to know that there is no legally enforced regulation of counselling and psychotherapy in the UK. This means that individuals seeking therapy, whether for themselves or someone else, should conduct thorough research to ensure they receive approved treatment so they can make informed decisions regarding their mental health and well-being.
Services and Location
My private practice is based in Chiswick, West London, and I offer the following:
Individual Therapy is a short-term or open-ended exploratory and solution-oriented approach that is available online, by phone, and face-to-face.
Walk-and-talk Therapy combines the benefits of physical movement with the therapeutic process, offering a more relaxed and natural setting for reflection. Walking in nature can help reduce anxiety, improve mood, and promote clearer thinking, making it easier to explore difficult emotions and break through feelings of stuckness.
Couple Therapy includes a strong element of psychoeducation and is designed to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen the relationship between partners. Psychoeducation involves teaching individuals about their mental health conditions, helping them understand and manage their experiences more effectively. This form of therapy is particularly beneficial when one or both partners are neurodivergent, as it addresses unique challenges related to neurodiversity and provides tools to enhance mutual understanding and support within the relationship.
Therapy for Students (+18) is a facilitative approach focusing on self-exploration and resilience-building. It was developed to support a learning process, as every student benefits from a neurodiverse approach that prioritizes harnessing an individual’s strengths over fixating on perceived shortcomings.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Therapy is a structured approach that uses guided eye movements to help people process and heal from traumatic memories or distressing experiences. For neurodivergent individuals, it can be particularly helpful in reducing the emotional impact of past events, improving self-regulation, and fostering a sense of safety and stability.
Rates
I offer open-ended therapy, meaning I see people for short-term time, limited work and longer-term therapy to meet all needs. All sessions are 50 minutes long. Sessions from £80 per session. A sliding scale may be available.