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MY APPROACH

I understand that everyone is unique, and everyone has their own experiences and understanding of the world we live in, our relationships and the things that have happened to us.

 

My humanistic training emphasises our capacity for autonomy, growth, and the freedom to shape and give meaning to our lives. Whilst not working with specific techniques or methods, my approach is influenced by theoretical teachings such as Gestalt, Focusing, Existential Psychotherapy, Transactional Analysis, Internal Family Systems, Trans-personal and Person-centred.  My counselling is inclusive and affirming of LGBTQ+ identities, and gender, sexual and relationship diversity.

 

You would be free to choose how you use your therapy sessions and whether you want short or longer term counselling. I will be alongside you as you explore and make sense of your thoughts, feelings and experiences in any area of your life, and I aim to express compassion, acceptance, attentiveness and honesty in working with you.

MY APPROACH
HOW COUNSELLING CAN HELP

Realising that you might need to talk to someone is the toughest, and also the bravest first step.  Counselling can provide some calm and space in our busy lives and fast-changing world, and your counsellor will be on your side as you navigate through the issues you want to explore.  

 

You might want to use this space to navigate through a difficult time, seek emotional healing, set yourself goals, or simply see what comes up. You might want to find new ways to manage trauma and distress, increase self-compassion, or replace old patterns of behaviour and relationship dynamics that are no longer working for you.  

 

Counselling can also help you to recognise or re-discover your beliefs, strengths, resilience, and sources of healing, support and joy. 

HOW COUNSELLING CAN HELP
INTEGRATION AND PREPARATION FOR PSYCHEDELIC EXPERIENCES

I have an interest in the healing potential of expanded states of consciousness, whether achieved through psychedelic plant medicine, meditation, breathwork or occurring spontaneously. These experiences can be transformative, and can sometimes also be challenging, overwhelming or disappointing. I can support this process by bringing my compassion, curiosity and groundedness to help you create meaning from your experiences.

 

I offer a non-judgemental space for preparation and/or integration to help you: 

  • explore your intentions and expectations

  • make sense of the experiences and insights

  • understand the implications for your personal identity, beliefs, daily life and relationships

 

Please note: My work comes from a harm reduction approach.  The use of psychedelic substances is currently illegal in the UK, and I am not able to offer guidance or information about accessing illegal substances, and I don’t provide psychedelic-assisted therapy outside of the legal context of clinical research trials.

 

I am a professional member of the Institute of Psychedelic Therapy, and a graduate of their Depth Relational Process psychedelic-assisted therapy training programme.

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PSYCHEDELIC INTEGRATION AND PREPARATION
EXPERIENCE

I have been a therapist in Brighton and Hove since 2017.  I have previously worked for three years as an honorary counsellor for an LGBTQ mental health charity, a counsellor in local secondary schools, and for Brighton & Hove Switchboard helpline.  

 

I have worked and volunteered in the health and social care sector since 1994 in a range of support and managerial roles supporting adults and young people around their mental health, disabilities, homelessness, LGBTQ identities, etc.   

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I am fully insured and an Accredited member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and subscribe to their Code of Ethics and Professional Practice.

 

I am a member of Rampion Counselling & Psychotherapy, a group of therapists who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community. 

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I am a professional member of the Institute of Psychedelic Therapy.

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EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATON
QUALIFICATIONS

  • Institute of Psychedelic Therapy psychedelic-assisted therapy training

  • Postgraduate diploma in Humanistic Psychotherapeutic Counselling, University of Brighton

  • Transactional Analysis 101 from the Wealden College of Counselling & Psychotherapy

  • CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills from Varndean College

  • Certificate in Managing Voluntary & Non-profit Enterprises from the Open University

  • BA (Hons) European Business Studies from the University of Leicester

​Other professional development and training:

  • ​Gender, Sexual and Relationship Diversity 

  • Working with Self Harm and Suicide

  • Psychedelic Integration Therapy

  • Psychosis and Hearing Voices

  • Existential Psychotherapy

  • Symbolic Sand Tray Work

  • Trans awareness

  • Online Counselling

  • Focusing

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