Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy

Profile

I am a UKCP-registered psychoanalytic psychotherapist and Member of the Guild of Psychotherapists. I abide by the Ethical Codes of Practice of both the Guild and UKCP.

I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, loss, relationship difficulties and other long-standing emotional problems. I also increasingly work with people whose difficulties are more complex and longstanding, including problems of personality and relating, whether or not they have a formal diagnosis.

My clinical experience began within the NHS at Highgate Mental Health Centre, where I worked individually with patients on a secure ward, predominantly with people experiencing psychosis and schizophrenia.

I am British Anglo-Italian and work in both languages.

A safe and confidential space 

My work is particularly suited to people who feel overwhelmed, alienated, stuck in repetitive patterns or unable to understand why difficulties keep recurring in their relationships or emotional lives. I offer a safe and confidential space in which we can work collaboratively and without judgement, at a pace appropriate to you.

My approach

My approach is collaborative and grounded in careful listening, understanding and the development of a trusting therapeutic relationship.

Sometimes the reasons for seeking psychotherapy are clear; at other times, confusion, distress or a sense that something is wrong may be the starting point. Psychotherapy can help to make sense of these experiences and to identify patterns that may otherwise remain difficult to recognise.

A catalyst for change

I work with people to develop a greater understanding of themselves, their relationships and the difficulties they are experiencing. The aim is ultimately to increase the capacity to live, work, relate and make choices with greater freedom.

Ultimately, our collaboration supports you in experiencing yourself as authentic and self-aware, allowing trauma that is reactivated in the present to be relegated to the past, and enabling you to develop a better quality of life in the present and future.

My ethical framework

As part of my duty of care, I have routine weekly supervision according to The Guild of Psychotherapists’ and UKCP’s Ethical Codes of Practice. Your identity and confidentiality are protected at all times.

Getting started

If you would like to arrange an initial meeting, please get in touch by phone or email. I will try to come back to you within 24 hours. 

Our first meeting

This will be an informal conversation. You can ask any questions and get a sense of what it will be like for us to work together.

If it feels like a good fit, we can agree to go forward. 

Location for London Psychotherapy

I offer psychoanalytic psychotherapy in person at  Kingsdown Road, in Archway North London, N19 4LW and online when appropriate. 

Online?

For online work, please see my dedicated page.