Find someone to talk to at Chigwell Therapy Centre

I will provide a warm, welcoming, non-judgemental and confidential space for you to explore all parts of yourself safely and at a pace that's right for you. Working together, you will experience a compassionate space to allow you to explore different elements of yourself and your concerns.

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I specialise in working with adult survivors of difficult or traumatic childhoods. Maybe something happened when you were young, or you experienced a parent who was emotionally absent or neglectful in some way, and you notice that shaped the way that you see yourself and the world, and has an impact on you in your adult life and relationships. Maybe your parent struggled with their own mental health issues, substance abuse or narcissism. Therapy can give you the time and space to explore this safely and begin to understand the impact that this has on your world.​​ 

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I take a pluralistic approach to our work. This means that I'm trained in lots of different approaches, like ACT and IFS - sometimes we'll just talk things through, and at other times, we might work in a more creative or directive way, to get the most out of our time together.

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I have experience around counselling for depression and anxiety, bereavement, relationships and self-confidence and extended training and experience around parenting issues (particularly teenagers), drugs, alcohol and cross-cultural issues.

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Is counselling for you?

Are you experiencing a low mood, depression, panic or anxiety? Do you feel lost, with no one to talk to, no one who seems to understand? Maybe you feel a sense of shame or guilt, or low self esteem? Are you struggling with your confidence, friendships or relationships? ​If you are feeling scared, confused or alone, if you're struggling to keep a sense of normality or having difficulty managing your emotions, talking to someone might help.​

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Counselling will give you the space to examine your thoughts and work out what's best for you. 

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I believe that people are capable of awe-inspiring changes and it's a privilege to work alongside clients and see them change, grow and develop in so many ways. My core training is person-centred, but I've done lots of additional training around working with couples, grief, trauma, attachment and parenting. I also work with employee assistance programmes around work-related stress, offering solution-focused brief therapy.

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Training, qualifications & experience

• CPCAB L4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, ELECT (2017-2019)

• Brief Solution Focused Therapy, WDP (2019)

• Psychodynamic Bridging Course, BCTS (2020)

• Apostasy Awareness and Safeguarding (2020)

• BACP Working with Groups (October 2020)

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Healthcare Professionals, City Lit (2021)

• Working with Complex Grief, BACP (2021)

• Adult Attachment and Relationships, INSPIRE (2021)

• Introduction to Gestalt Theory and Practice, The Gestalt Centre (2021)

• Healing Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Mind Body Breakthrough, December (2021)

• Working with Autism (April 2022)

• Certificate in Internal Family Systems, Ferney Therapy (2023)

• Advanced Certificate in Understanding and Applying Parts Theories, Temenos (2023/24)

• Deb Dana’s Polyvagal Theory in Action: Creating Safety and Connection with Trauma Clients, PESI Live Event (June 2024)

• Post Qualifying Certificate in Relational Studies, RELATE (April-October 2025)

Additional Experience working with Addiction and recovery at WDP, and refugees and asylum-seekers at Barnet Refugee Service.

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Getting started: Feel free to call me for a free and confidential chat, and we can talk about how I might be able to help. Sessions are 50-minutes long and the cost is £75.

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I offer daytime and evening appointments.  

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www.chigwelltherapycentre.com

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To find out more, or to book an appointment, click to send a whatsapp, call 07379 278139, or fill in the contact form below, and I'll get back to you.