My Story
Prior to becoming a counsellor and psychotherapist in Leyton, Walthamstow, and online, I worked in India qualified Maxillofacial surgeon for 14 years and then five years in the UK with the NHS, spending a total of two decades working as a helping professional and listening to the needs of patients.
This career experience, combined with other events in my personal life, laid the platform for me deciding to qualify as a counsellor and psychotherapist in 2016.
I currently work for the NHS Adult Primary Care Mental Health Services and as a Maternity Bereavement Counsellor at the University Hospital, working with a wide range of issues.
My main passion is expanding my knowledge as an integrative counsellor to ensure my clients are given the best possible form of compassionate, personalised help, with me walking alongside them as they seek greater wisdom and peace in their lives.
Qualifications and Professional Membership
- Certified Couples Therapy for Depression Practitioner (Tavistock Relationships)
- EMDR Therapy at EMDR Academy
- Diploma in Clinical Supervision: CPPD
- Certified Counselling for Depression Practitioner - 2019 Metanoia
- Foundation Course for Infertility Counselling 2018 (British Infertility Counselling Association)
- Advanced Diploma and Diploma in Humanistic Integrative Counselling CPPD 2014-2016
- Foundation Certificate in Counselling and Psychotherapy, Regent’s College London July 2012
I am an Accredited Member of the BACP, the UK’s professional body for Counsellors and Psychotherapists, and as such always work within their stated ethical framework and guidelines for best practice.
For more information on my particular approach as a counsellor and psychotherapist in Leyton, Walthamstow, and online, take a look at my How I Work With You page.
Get in touch
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how counselling works, or to arrange an initial assessment appointment. This enables us to discuss the reasons you are thinking of coming to counselling, whether it could be helpful for you and whether I am the right counsellor to help.
You can also call me on 07809404576 if you would prefer to leave a message or speak to me first.
All enquires are usually answered within 24 hours, and all contact is strictly confidential and uses secure phone and email services.
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