More about me

My training & background

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I am a highly experienced & professionally qualified sex & relationship therapist.


I have a Professional  link Certificate in Psychosexual Therapy and a Postgraduate Diploma in Relationship Therapy from Relate, & a Masters Degree in Social Work from the University of Sussex.


I am a registered member of the professional body for sex & relationship therapists,  COSRT, and have been in private practice for 14 years, working with clients across the UK & internationally.


In addition to my busy private practice in Hampton, SW London, I work at the famous Innisfree Therapy clinic in Harley Street, London's premier centre for the treatment of compulsive sexual behaviour.


I have also been a professional jazz pianist, and an University lecturer in philosopy.



Alongside my private practice, i have worked as a psychosexual therapist for All Points North, the US health & well-being clinic in London's West End, including running training workshops.


I have also worked extensively for Relate, the UK's relationship counselling organisation and am listed in the Relate Practitioners Directory as a sex therapy practioner.


I was also an associate at London Bridge Therapy. working as a psychosexual and relationship therapist.


Besides relationship & psychosexual therapy, I am also trained in psychodynamic, systemic, existential, Transactional Analysis, minfulness & CBT approaches to therapy. I have studied at the Institue of Family Therapy. I possess a certificate of teaching skills in higher education from London Guildhall.


I am fully insured and have a current advanced DBS certificate. I am registered with the Information Commisioner's Office.


Like all therapists, I am in regular individual and group supervision, and continual professional development.

Previously I worked as a university lecturer, teaching philosophy for 25 years at Richmond The American University in London.


I was also a professional jazz musician, headlining the Jazz Cafe, & the house pianist at The Ivy, Quaglinos, & Pont de la Tour among others.


Media


I recently presented a talk on the Psychology of Money to HSBC.


I have writiten for Liz Earle Wellbeing, have been interviewd recently by Mareilla Frostrup on Times Radio, have written for Newsweek, and have appeared as a guest on many podcasts, among other media appearences.


I have colllaborated with Quint Boa of Synima to produce several 2-minute mental heakth animations.


Therapy is a collaborative process, so i am  happy to discuss the approaches I use, & may suggest reading to you - sharing concepts develops understanding and promotes change.


Feel free to chat to me informally on the phone, or by text or email.

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