ABOUT ME
I'm a bilingual UKCP and BACP-registered psychotherapist based in Muswell Hill, London (N10). I also hold a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy from Metanoia Institute and Middlesex University. My research project is an IPA (Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis) study about the experiences of Chinese international students seeking mental health at UK universities.
My previous background is in engineering as well as business analysis in financial services. I hold a BSc in Systems Science and Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania in the US as well as a Conversion Diploma in Psychology from the Open University in the UK.
MY EXPERIENCE
I have been working in various organisations as a mental health practitioner since 2010, including
Private practice
Samaritans
Cruse Bereavement Care
Place2Be
Carers Federation
University of Nottingham Counselling Service
Ealing Abbey Counselling Service
Drug and Alcohol Unit at Edgeware Community Hospital
Corporate consulting
From these varied work experiences, I am privileged to have worked with people from a variety of cultural, religious, socioeconomic backgrounds and ages, from 5-year-olds to 70+.
TYPICAL ISSUES I'VE WORKED WITH
depression
anxiety
obsessive thoughts
low self-esteem
trauma
sexual abuse
domestic abuse
gender-based violence
drug and alcohol addictions
borderline personality disorders
narcissism
health anxiety
fears and phobias
insomnia
sexual issues
stress
lack of motivation
social anxiety
procrastination
suicidal thoughts
marriage, relationship difficulties
grief and bereavement
losses
family issues
cultural issues
self and identity
life transitions
money problems
victim of crime
