Sexual Abuse Counselling in Richmond

I work respectfully with a diverse range of clients and situations bringing a warm, supportive and non-judgemental approach. I work with many issues including, (but not exhaustive) sexual abuse and trauma, disassociation, PTSD and complex PDST, relationships, family dynamics, cancer, dementia, addictions and carer support. It is helpful to bring what may be troubling you, either from the past or present to the safety of a counselling relationship. Many people find they are then more confident to be able to make positive changes in their lives through counselling support. I offer a free 15-minute telephone consultation.

I am an integrative Counsellor with many years experience in the field. I specialise in supporting people struggling with trauma, addictions, guilt and shame, childhood sexual abuse, anxiety and depression. My work includes supporting clients of all ages with a broad range of issues such as relationship problems, feelings of isolation, low self-esteem, life transitions, loss and bereavement or feeling stuck or alone in life or in a relationship. My aim is to work together with you to enable you to enrich your life, for you to reach your potential, freeing you from your difficulties for you to live a richer and fulfilling life.

If you are suffering from acute anxiety or are finding your relationships or home life situation extremely stressful, it can be very helpful to talk about it in a safe, accepting place. As an experienced person-centred counsellor, I provide a confidential, non-judgemental environment where you can talk about what is troubling you. I can help you understand the turmoil you are experiencing and help you manage your anxieties. The therapy sessions I offer are online, on a weekly basis for individuals, and can be either short-term or long term, for as long as you need.

I am an integrative Psychotherapist and Counsellor and offer a safe, confidential, non-judgemental space for you to discuss how you are feeling, enabling you to identify and work through those things that are troubling you in your life. The sessions and direction of therapy will be led by you. This can be short-term solution focused work, or more open ended where you can explore your life experiences to see how your past is affecting your present. We can also work on dysfunctional and distorted thought patterns, allowing you to discover new ways of being. Together we can identify the tools you need to flourish.

I trained as a psychotherapist later in life following a previous career working with vulnerable individuals. Coupled with my now extensive psychotherapeutic training, I am a knowledgeable, conscientious and empathetic individual whom is well respected within the field.

We can sometimes find it difficult to connect with those closest to us or even with ourselves. Traumatic events, change, loss and ongoing stress can lead us to feel overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, irritated, confused or low and lacking in motivation. If this resonates with you, I provide a confidential space for you to explore, reflect and process your experience, without judgement. I offer a collaborative approach; working creatively with calm compassion and gentle curiosity. By enhancing self awareness and developing self acceptance, you can move towards more satisfying, life-affirming, choices and connections.

I am a registered clinical psychologist in the UK and Hong Kong, and a Certified Advance Schema Therapist and Supervisor from ISST. I have also been certified as a mindfulness trainer from Canada. I speak English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. I have extensive experience in treating complicated cases such as Trauma, PTSD, DID, Personality Disorders, OCD, and Mood Disorders. I am particularly experienced in treating people with pervasively negative life patterns. I stop seeing couples in recent years and I do not see children anymore. But I hold a company with some colleagues that serve them. My target clients are 16 years old plus.

Everyone will experience difficulties or distress in their lives or in their relationships at some point. You may be struggling with low self-esteem, low mood, loss of a key relationship, a transition in your life or career, or perhaps deeper-rooted issues from the past that have been triggered by a current event or situation. I work in a warm, supportive and conversational way, with the aim of establishing a strong and trusting relationship with you. I offer a safe, non-judgemental and confidential space where we can explore your experiences, feelings and concerns together.

I work with all kinds of people and all kinds of issues. From mild anxiety to domestic abuse. Whether you are male, female, young or old. What matters most is that you want to invest this time and space for yourself and for your own healing. I can help you recognise any destructive patterns which don't serve you well and how you can break these patterns. If you would like to understand yourself or your relationships better, we can work together to get you the answers you are looking for. My aim is to help you see and harness the power you already have within you, so you can take back control and keep moving forwards.

Mental health difficulties come in many forms and can impact our lives profoundly. Struggles may have been with us for years, even forming part of our identity, or they may have appeared as if from nowhere. Our attempts to cope often draw from the same well that feeds the problem, making it difficult to change things alone. One of the many ways therapy works is by unlocking different thinking, awareness and experience, allowing problems to be truly addressed in a new, meaningful way.

As a Counselling Psychologist, I use a variety of psychotherapeutic methods that are supported by clinical research. My work focuses on helping people who are experiencing a variety of psychological issues such as anxiety, worry, depression, betrayal trauma or have been subjected to harmful practices such as ‘Honour’ Based Violence and Female Genital Mutilation. I work with clients wanting to begin a journey of healing, rebuild self-esteem, build a self that is independent of their past or space for reflection. I work collaboratively with my clients gaining an insight into their coping responses towards a variety of concerns.

I offer space for individuals and couples to explore their relationships. Working with individuals and couples from all cultural backgrounds, genders, identity and sexual orientations. Each individual is unique, deserves respect and dignity. I offer a calm, non-judgemental space for you to explore your relationship.

Most people feel anxious, stressed or low at some point in their lives but often try to struggle through on their own. I understand how daunting it can be to seek professional advice but I have successfully helped many people with a wide variety of problems.

I have over 30 years experience working as a professional in mental health, and ove20 years experience as a psychotherapist and counsellor. I provide either short-term counselling or longer term psychotherapy depending on need. Prior to obtaining a Diploma and MA in Integrative Psychotherapy I worked for 16 years as a social worker, in the field of substance misuse, HIV, homelessness and child protection. I have experience of working within the private sector, voluntary sector and the NHS. I have a private practice in Kew, near Richmond, where I offer counselling, psychotherapy and supervision. There is street parking available.

Are you struggling in life?  Have you worked on yourself in conventional therapy but are seeking a holistic treatment that enables you to dig deeper into your psyche or integrate your spiritual journey into everyday life?  Is trauma, anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem making it hard to cope with life’s problems and reach your full potential?  Are you in recovery but finding it hard to connect with your higher self?  Do you and your partner constantly fight or have problems relating to each other?  Are you considering seeing a therapist to help you better understand why you think and behave the way you do?

I am an Integrative Counsellor and hypnotherapist and have been working in private practice for 6 years. My therapy room is in my garden and is well ventilated and thoroughly sanitised between clients with my chairs spaced 2 metres apart in line with current government advice during the current pandemic to keep my clients safe. I also offer online therapy via Skype, Zoom WhatsApp or FaceTime. I can help clients with anxiety, OCD, Phobias, Confidence and Self-esteem, Weight control ,addiction, Smoking cessation, Relationship issues, Trauma, Healing the inner child. I use a combination of Counselling, Hypnotherapy CBT and NLP

I am passionate about helping people heal, change and grow. I offer a safe, non-judgemental space to explore what is not working in your life, what you may need to let go of and what you may want to introduce to improve your life. I specialise in trauma, addictions, anxiety, inner critic, low self esteem and depression. I have an integrative and compassionate approach. Having difficulties emotionally, mentally or physically and want to improve this, therapy can help by talking things through. We will work together to meet your needs and goals.

I provide an integrative counselling experience. This means I utilise aspects of several models of therapy to suit individual circumstances. It is unrealistic to expect one model of therapy to work for everyone therefore, having access to several models provides an approach that may be tailored to each individual's needs. Therapy should be a collaborative experience where we work together to find the right solutions. In doing so, I hope to find long-term answers for those tired of the 'revolving door' experience of counselling with symptoms being temporarily relieved but continually recurring.

I am an experienced psychotherapist and counsellor working with individuals and couples at my Richmond and Weybridge practices. I draw from a range of approaches including CBT, mindfulness, existential psychotherapy and humanistic psychology. My aim is to tailor therapy to your individual needs and work with you to develop the most suitable approach.