About Me
I am a qualified Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist, registered with the College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists (COSRT). I have a post-graduate diploma in clinical sexology and relationship therapy and a foundation certificate in counselling skills and practice from the Contemporary Institute for Clinical Sexology (CICS). I also have a Bachelors degree in English and American Literature (University of Warwick) and an Executive Masters degree in Public Policy (London School of Economics).
I spent more than 20 years working in education and social care policy and public sector leadership, management and coaching before training as a specialist psychotherapist. I have extensive experience working with senior politicians and business leaders and understand the pressures of high profile and demanding jobs on individuals and their relationships. I have also worked as a psychosexual therapist for the charity, Controlling Chemsex, and for the South West London Sexual Health service (NHS) before moving into private practice.
How I Work
I offer a confidential, warm, empathic and non-judgemental space to explore your problems and help you work towards feeling happier. I am trained in a pluralistic approach to talking therapy and draw on psychodynamic, CBT, mindfulness, attachment and trauma-informed psychological theories and practices to help you achieve your goals. I identify as a heterosexual woman and practise in an LGBTQ+ affirmative and kink-friendly way. I work with adult individuals in one-to-one therapy and with intimate partners in couples therapy.
The specific issues that I can help with include:
- Relationship problems – including communication difficulties; loss of intimacy; loneliness; dating challenges; recovery from infidelity
- Contemplating and navigating separation or divorce
- Negotiating non-monogamy/open relationships
- Sexuality, gender, erotic and relationship identity concerns including specific sexual interests (BDSM, kinks and fetishes)
- Compulsive sexual or romantic behaviours (sometimes known as “sex addiction” or “love addiction”)
- Recovery from chemsex and building confidence in sober sex
- Problematic use of pornography
- Low sexual desire
- Low self-esteem, anxiety and body image issues
- Recovery from sexual trauma, assault and non-current childhood sexual abuse
- Erection problems and premature or delayed ejaculation
- Inability to orgasm
- Painful vaginal or anal intercourse and penetration problems
Availability and Fees
Please see my website and contact me directly for further information.