BACP Senior Accredited Psychotherapist | EMDR Accredited Practitioner
I am an experienced psychotherapist offering counselling, psychotherapy and EMDR therapy in Exeter, Devon and online.
People come to therapy for many different reasons. You may be struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma or difficulties in your relationships. Perhaps you are going through a particularly challenging time, or you may have a sense that something in your life isn’t quite right, without knowing exactly why.
Sometimes the difficulties we experience are connected to things that have happened recently. At other times, they may have deeper roots in our earlier experiences and relationships.
Therapy offers a space to explore these difficulties, begin to make sense of your experiences and understand yourself more fully.
How I Work
My approach is primarily psychodynamic, which means I am interested in how our past experiences, relationships and emotional patterns can influence how we feel and relate to others in the present.
I believe that developing a better understanding of ourselves can help us recognise patterns that may no longer be helpful and begin to find different ways of managing life’s difficulties.
I also offer EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing), a therapy particularly associated with the treatment of trauma and distressing experiences.
I work with each person individually, recognising that everyone brings their own history, circumstances and reasons for seeking therapy. Some people come with a particular difficulty they would like help with, while others are looking for a deeper understanding of themselves.
I offer both shorter-term and longer-term work, depending on what feels appropriate.
Psychotherapy and Counselling
I work with adults experiencing a range of emotional and psychological difficulties, including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, loss and relationship difficulties.
Psychotherapy can help us understand not only what we are experiencing, but also why certain feelings, situations or patterns may keep returning.
My aim is to offer a confidential and supportive space where you can talk openly and explore things at your own pace.
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EMDR Therapy
EMDR is an evidence-based therapy used to help people process traumatic and distressing experiences.
Sometimes experiences from the past continue to affect us long after they have happened. EMDR can help reduce the emotional impact of these memories and the ways they affect our lives in the present.
I am an accredited EMDR Practitioner and have a particular interest in working with trauma, attachment and the effects of difficult early experiences.
My Experience and Accreditation
I have worked as a psychotherapist in a variety of settings, including the NHS, specialist addiction services, secure institutions and private practice.
I hold an MA in Psychotherapy and Counselling from Regent’s University, London, and have undertaken extensive additional training throughout my career.
I am a Senior Accredited Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Senior Accreditation recognises experienced therapists who have demonstrated advanced professional knowledge, skills and competence. My accreditation is aligned with Column C of the SCoPEd framework, which sets out the competencies associated with this level of professional practice.
I am also an accredited EMDR Practitioner.
Read more about my background and qualifications
Find out more about BACP Senior Accreditation
Read about the SCoPEd framework
EMDR Supervision
Alongside my psychotherapy practice, I am developing my work in EMDR supervision, offering support to therapists in their clinical practice and professional development.
This includes individual and group supervision, with a particular interest in supporting therapists working towards EMDR accreditation.
My approach to supervision is collaborative and reflective, drawing on my experience in psychodynamic psychotherapy, trauma, attachment and EMDR.
Supervision will be available online throughout the UK, as well as face-to-face in Devon by arrangement.
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Getting in Touch
Finding a therapist you feel comfortable with is important, and it can sometimes be difficult to know where to begin.
If you are considering psychotherapy or EMDR therapy, you are welcome to contact me to discuss what you are looking for and whether I might be able to help.
I offer appointments in Exeter, Totnes/Dartington and online.
Please read more about my experience and about therapy on this website and contact me on 07444 536080 or email to arrange a first session.
