How I Work

To make sure that I am the right therapist for you and to ensure that you are ready to start the therapy process, all clients are offered a free 15-minute telephone consultation. During the free consultation, we will briefly discuss what you are seeking help with, how I can help, any questions you have regarding therapy and what commitment is needed to ensure that you get the most out of your sessions.

I work with individuals, couples, families and groups from a wide range of backgrounds, cultures and age ranges; including young children, teenagers, young adults, those going through middle age and adults in their senior years. I am here to support people at all stages of life.

I can work with children from age 5 upwards provided they can express themselves either verbally or with the assistance of drawing using colouring pens and pencils which I provide.

When providing therapy to children under 16, I ask that their parent/guardian be present in a nearby room. At the start of each session, the parent/guardian and child are asked if they would like the door between the rooms to be left open, closed or kept ajar. The most popular choice is to keep the door ajar.

Each session lasts 50 minutes, however; couples, groups and families often require longer sessions which can be arranged. Extended sessions to deal with extreme personal issues are available by negotiation.

Once we have agreed to work together, I will ask that you let me know your preferred contact method so that I know to always use this as the first way to try and reach you. I am happy to contact clients via phone call, email and SMS but can also use WhatsApp and other internet messaging apps. I will work with you to ensure we experience clear, concise and timely contact in a way that works for you.

Therapy sessions are held once or twice a week as required by the client. The frequency of sessions reduces to fortnightly, then monthly as progress is being made. You can then book three-monthly check-ins or contact me to arrange a session as and when new challenges arise.

Dates and times are flexible to meet shift work and family commitments where possible.

My core availability times are:

• Monday: 9am-1pm & 2pm-5pm
• Tuesday & Thursday: 11am-1pm & 2-5pm
• Saturday: 9am-1pm

A limited number of evening appointments are available, please contact me for details.

Sessions can be held face-to-face at my cosy, welcoming premises at Rusham Road, Egham, TW20 9LR.

Alternatively, sessions can be held via telephone or video call. I currently offer sessions via the following video calling platforms:

• WhatsApp
• Facebook Messenger
• Telegram
• Zoom
• Microsoft Teams
• Skype

If you prefer to use another platform that is not listed above, please do let me know and we can discuss if sessions can be held on your preferred platform.

My main speciality is to help people cope with deep-seated trauma but I help clients with a wide range of difficulties. I focus on providing support for the following issues:

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Stress
• Work-related stress
• Self-esteem
• Life purpose/identity
• Personal development
• Addictions (cigarettes, chocolate, sugar)
• Behaviour problems
• Dementia

I provide therapy using an integrative approach, depending on the issues we are working on, your therapy sessions may include the techniques listed below:

• Hypnotherapy
• Creative therapy

I appreciate that we all lead busy lives and occasionally, cancellations are unavoidable. This is why I allow a time frame of 48 hours for you to cancel any booked appointments with me.

Failure to cancel an appointment within 48 hours may incur a charge. Please understand that this is not only due to the loss of income I experience if you do not keep your appointment but also because the appointment could have been given to another client in need.

I respectfully ask you to please be courteous and cancel only if it is essential and 48 hours in advance of your session, thank you.

Yes - I hold a Public Liability & Professional Indemnity Insurance policy with Zurich.

Qualifications

• NeuroGraphica Specialist Qualification
• Counselling Level 4 Diploma (currently ongoing)
• Mental Health First Aid
• Hypnotherapy Diploma
• DBS Check
• Adoption training for attachment, trauma & behaviour

Professional Memberships

• British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) - Student Member
• British Complimentary Medicine Association (BCMA) – Member
• Council of the British Complimentary Medicine Association (BCMA) – Legal Advisor

Professional Courses Authored

• Mindfulness Course – CPD Accredited by BCMA
• Drawing Therapy Course - CPD Accredited by BCMA

Experience Supporting Adoptive Families & SEND Children

• 2019 - Founded the Community Interest Company “SEND and Adoption Project
• 2021 - Borough of Spelthorne Co-Ordinator for Family Voice Surrey, a charitable organisation championing the needs and rights of SEND families in Surrey with children or young adults up to the age of 25 who have special educational needs, chronic illnesses, including mental health conditions, or disabilities.

In line with the professional standards expected of all therapists, I receive regular supervision from a highly trained therapist who is experienced in supporting and guiding other therapists to ensure professional standards are adhered to.

As a bilingual therapist, I offer sessions in both English and Italian.