What Sets Me Apart
I am a seasoned practitioner with the wisdom of over 40 years of experience, and I have worked with an extremely broad range of human issues. While I have training in many different methods, I take an integral approach that uses and knits them all together in a way that fits each unique individual.
My Approach
Whether providing psychotherapy or life coaching, I take a whole-person approach, giving attention and care to body, mind, relationships, environment, and each person’s own sense of spirit or spirituality. This provides a comprehensive way to identify each individual’s difficulties and challenges, as well as strengths and resources, and to fashion strategies that are bespoke, synergistic, and effective.
My Background and Credentials
I have been providing psychotherapy and life coaching since 1980, working with all ages and every issue imaginable. Nothing surprises me or is too ‘strange’ or difficult. I have worked in psychiatric hospitals, day programs, residential treatment centres, home-based family therapy, emergency services, and out-patient therapy agencies. I have worked with children and adults, couples, families, and groups. I have worked within organizations, as well as privately.
I earned my Master’s degree in Contemplative Psychotherapy from
Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado in 1984 and have trained in many different models of therapy since then: psychodynamic, cognitive behavioural, dialectical behavioural therapy, contemplative, brief solution-focused, narrative, strengths-based, systemic family therapy, motivational interviewing, and more. While I am skilled in many different methods, I take an integral or integrative approach that uses and knits them together in a way that fits each unique individual.
In addition, for 5 years I was Executive Director for Windhorse Associates, Inc. in Northampton, MA in the US. Windhorse is a US non-profit organisation that provides compassionate, home-based, whole-person care for those struggling with major mental health issues.
In May of 2008 I relocated to London from the US to marry a native-born Londoner. In September of the same year, I opened my private practice here in London. In addition to my private work, I also have been a member of the Minster Centre, the leading institution in the UK for training in integrative psychotherapy since 1978. I was a tutor at the Minster Centre for 10 years, where I taught a “Foundation Course in Theory and Skills”. As well, for 5 years I taught a course on “Diversity” for second year students. Additionally, I facilitated Experiential Training Groups for students and facilitated group supervision for 2nd and 3rd year students who had clinical placements and were working with clients.
I have been accredited by UKCP (United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy) since 2009.
Fees
It is difficult to find the right therapist. There are so many different ways that therapy is done and even with the same approach, therapists have different personalities and styles. It is a good idea to have an initial consultation with a few different therapists before making such an important decision.
Because I know that this can be expensive, and so that you can feel comfortable and confident that you have made the right choice in seeking psychotherapy or life coaching with me, I offer a half-price (£35) initial 50-minute consultation.
You can ask me questions and tell me what you need help with. I will tell you how I can be helpful with your specific needs and if we both feel that we can work together toward your goals, we can schedule our next appointment.
Please contact me to arrange an initial consultation.
Standard Fee
My standard fee is £70 per 50-minute session.
Reduced Rate Option
You can get a reduced rate if you pay for multiple sessions in advance.
• 6 sessions for £360 = £60.00 per session
Contact
If you have any questions, would like to know more about my services, or would like to book an initial consultation, please get in touch.