Clinical Psychologist, Couple Therapist and Family Therapist in North London Area (Highgate, near Muswell Hill, Kentish Town, Tufnell Park, Archway, Finchley and Golders Green)
Does life feel like it's getting on top of you?
Could you benefit from a place to take some time-out?
... to explore your thoughts and feelings.
... to get back on the front foot again.
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Please note, during social distancing, I am offering sessions online, video and phone. Call me for a free fifteen minute telephone consultation.
I work as a clinical psychologist and couple and family therapist from consulting rooms in Highgate, London N6. I have over thirty years' experience of working in the NHS in both primary and secondary care. I am committed to providing therapy in a safe, confidential and non-judgemental environment.
I offer individual therapy as well as couple therapy and family therapy for adults and young people with the aim of enabling you to enhance your life and to live it more fully. I am a member of the Division of Clinical Psychology, on the register of Applied Psychology Practice Supervisors and am an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society. I am accredited with the United Kingdom Council of Psychotherapy as a Systemic and Family Therapist and am registered with the Health and Care Professions Council as a Clinical Psychologist. I have been employed as a Consultant Clinical Psychologist for the last fifteen years in Berkshire Healthcare Foundation NHS Trust.
I work in a flexible way, drawing on a number of therapeutic approaches including cognitive behaviour therapy, dialectic behaviour therapy, systemic therapy, emotionally focused therapy, mindfulness, compassion focused therapy and solution focused therapy. I offer short term therapy as well as longer term therapy depending on your specific need and presenting difficulties.
I have had experience of working with a wide range of issues in the context of individual therapy, couple therapy and family therapy including :
- Anxiety
- Panic
- Stress
- Depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Complex trauma
- Addictions
- Obsessive compulsive disorder
- Psychosis
- Relationship difficulties
- Domestic violence
- Emotional regulation
- Adjustment difficulties
- Life transitions
- Low self-esteem
- Bereavement
My consulting room in Swains Lane, Highgate is close to Gospel Oak rail station and can be accessed by a short bus ride from Kentish Town, Archway and Tufnell Park underground stations. It is ten minutes' drive from Muswell Hill, and a five minute drive from the A1, which is easily accessible from Finchley and Golders Green. Street parking is available after 12 pm.
