About Me

• Imago Therapy:
  Designed for couples seeking to enhance their relationships and resolve conflicts. The goal of Imago therapy is to create a conscious, loving partnership that promotes growth, empathy, and long-lasting fulfilment.
  
  Developed by Dr. Harville Hendrix and Dr. Helen LaKelly Hunt, Imago therapy operates on the premise that the challenges and conflicts in adult relationships often have roots in unresolved issues from childhood.
  
  During the sessions, you will get  to understand the impact of your individual upbringing and family dynamics on your current relationship. You will practice open and empathetic communication.
  
  As you progress through Imago therapy, you will gain insights into your relational patterns, develop healthier ways of relating, and work towards healing old wounds. You will progressively take responsibility for your own feelings and responses rather than blaming each other. Finally you will strengthen your emotional bonds and overcome challenges in your relationships.
• Emotionally Focused Therapy for Individuals and Couples:
  ‍A widely recognized and empirically validated therapeutic approach developed by Dr. Sue Johnson. It is designed to help couples who are experiencing distress or difficulties in their relationships by delving deep into the emotional bonds and attachment patterns that underlie their issues.
  
  EFT is firmly rooted in attachment theory: Humans have an innate need to connect emotionally with others, especially with their romantic partners. When these emotional bonds are disrupted or threatened, it can lead to a range of relationship problems, including communication breakdowns, conflicts, and feelings of isolation.
  
  During sessions you will identify your negative patterns of interaction. Then you will gradually identify and express your needs and emotions in a safe and empathetic environment. And finally you will consolidate the progress you made and apply the skills and insights you have gained during therapy into everyday lives, fostering greater emotional intimacy, responsiveness, and connection.
• Gottman Method:
  ‍A highly respected and evidence-based approach to couples counselling and relationship therapy developed by Dr. John Gottman and Dr. Julie Schwartz Gottman.
  
  Gottman Therapy is a highly structured and research-driven approach to couples counselling that seeks to improve communication, emotional connection, and overall relationship satisfaction. Its evidence-based methods have helped countless couples navigate conflicts, strengthen their bonds, and build healthier, more fulfilling partnerships.
• Discernment Counselling:
  ‍A specialised form of therapeutic intervention designed to help couples who are facing significant relationship challenges, particularly when one or both partners are unsure about the future of their relationship. This approach is often employed when couples are contemplating whether to continue with their relationship or pursue separation or divorce.
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  A structured short-term process, Discernment Counselling serves as a decision-making tool and couples gain clarity about their situation and their readiness for the next steps. It does not aim to save the relationship at all costs but rather to facilitate an informed and thoughtful decision.
  
  Couples are encouraged to explore multiple options, including reconciliation, separation, or divorce, while also considering the impact on themselves and any children involved.
  
  Discernment Counselling provides a space for couples to reflect on their relationship without the immediate pressure of making a final decision. This can reduce impulsive choices and regrets.
• The Satir Model in Counselling for Individuals, Couples & Families & Mediation Dispute Training:
  ‍A comprehensive approach developed by renowned therapist Virginia Satir, the Model is rooted in the belief that individuals and their relationships are interconnected, and that personal growth and healing can best be achieved within the context of these relationships.
  
  The Satir Model takes a holistic view of individuals and their experiences. It acknowledges the interconnectedness of the mind, body, and spirit and seeks to address all aspects of a person's well-being.
  
  The Satir Model in counselling for individuals, couples, and families is a holistic and experiential approach that prioritises effective communication, self-esteem, and personal growth within the context of relationships. It offers clients the opportunity to explore and transform their emotional and relational patterns, leading to more fulfilling and authentic lives. Virginia Satir's innovative therapeutic model continues to be a valuable resource for therapists and clients seeking to improve their lives and relationships.
• Psychosexual Disorders (Dip.):
  ‍Developed by Terence Watt, originator of many professional training courses and professional books, founder of The Essex Institute of Clinical Hypnosis, the Institute of BrainWorking recursive Therapy, and The British BrainWorking Research Society, Psychosexual Disorders Diploma provides specialised training to support both male and female clients and address most problems from simple sexual unhappiness to profound psychosexual disorders.
• Sex Therapy Certification:
  ‍A specially designed program developed by Dr. Tammy Nelson, an internationally recognised expert, author, lecturer and thought leader.  The Integrative Sex Therapy Institute (ISTI) provides comprehensive study programs to address psychosexual needs associated with the evolving field of relationship therapy.

My extensive Professional and Academic Training in Mental Health and Wellbeing offers ‘Comprehensive Toolbox of Psychotherapy Techniques’ to offer a programme of recovery tailored to each person’s circumstances. The techniques I have trained in offer brief and effective interventions which support clients in regaining a happier life. Issues can relate to stress & anxiety, self-confidence, changes in life, relationship issues, grief, low self-esteem, feeling low and generally sad and depressed. 

• MSc in Mental Health – Psychological Therapies: Queen Mary University of London, UK:
  My dissertation researched and analyzed ‘The Efficiency of Mindfulness-based Interventions Applied to the Treatment of Female Sexual Dysfunctions – Favourable Conditions and Factors of Change.’
• Internal Family System:
  Developed by Richard C. Schwartz in the 1980s, IFS is based upon the idea that every person has multiple sub-personalities which can be in conflict with each other. This can lead to problematic habits and behaviours. The goal of IFS therapy is to help people identify and accept the different parts of themselves and heal the parts that are wounded.
• Human Givens Practitioner (HG.Dip.P):
  The Human Givens approach proposes that there are certain innate needs and resources that all humans possess, which contribute to their well-being and functioning. Accordingly, when these innate needs are not met or are disrupted, individuals may experience emotional distress, mental health problems, or behavioural issues. During the sessions, you will be supported in identifying and addressing unmet needs. Tools and strategies will be put in place to help you regain a happy life.
• Intensive Training in Cognitive Behavioural Technique:
  CBT is based on the idea that our thoughts, feelings, and actions are interconnected, and by identifying and modifying negative or distorted thoughts, we can improve our emotional well-being.During sessions, you will become aware of your negative or unhelpful thought patterns and beliefs and you will be supported in challenging and replacing them with more realistic and adaptive ones. 
• Brainworking Recursive Technique (BWRT)® General Psychopathology& Psychology of Identity & Behaviour:
  ‘BWRT®’ stands for ‘Brainworking Recursive Technique®’, a method of working with personal issues created by UK professional therapist, Terence Watts, MCGI. It’s a totally confidential method that does not require you to reveal your private information or personal secrets to the practitioner and it is carried out in a completely conscious state. It does not use hypnosis, nor does it employ any concepts that might be considered mystical or unscientific - it’s completely logical, practical and down-to-earth, and for it to succeed only needs you to know what you want to change in your life. Only Certified Practitioners have been trained to deliver BWRT® and all have to adhere to a strict ethical code
• Advanced Training Program in Mind-Body Medicine:
  The approach of mind-body medicine is based on the understanding that psychological, emotional, social, and behavioural factors can directly influence physical health.  Together, we will look at your level of stress, your emotional state and your various beliefs in your life.  By addressing these aspects of your life, we will put in place a programme to help you enhance self-awareness, self-care, and self-healing capacities. 
• Clinical Hypnotherapy with Psychotherapy and Counselling Skills:
  We might use clinical hypnotherapy tools to help you enter a state of deep relaxation and heightened concentration. In this state you will becomes more open to suggestion and better able to explore your thoughts, feelings, and memories. The goal of clinical hypnotherapy is help you bring about positive changes by accessing the subconscious mind with the aims to identify and modify negative thought patterns, behaviours, and beliefs, promoting personal growth and well-being.
• Certified Professional Co-Active Coach:
  A coaching approach in which coach and client actively collaborate to accomplish the clients needs, and the cornerstones, contexts, and core principles to realise those outcomes.