About me

Training and experience

During my training, I had a year-long placement at Bereft Bereavement Services in Acton where I worked with individuals who had experienced a loss. I helped individuals process grief and the trauma that is linked to it. Losing a loved one can also bring up existential questions for some people that demand them to re-examine their own lives as they face the reality of mortality.

I also had a two-year placement at Mind in Hammersmith & Fulham where I worked with clients facing a variety of issues such as eating disorders, childhood and adulthood sexual abuse, anxiety, depression, sexual and relationship difficulties, cultural adjustment, and addiction amongst others. 

I also worked in the psychology department at Capital City Academy as an honorary counseling psychologist and psychotherapist as part of my doctoral training. I worked with adolescents and young people (aged 12 and above) facing diverse and complex issues that go beyond what may be viewed as “teenage angst” such as trauma, abuse, violence, identity disputes, stress, anxiety, and depression.

I have had the privilege of working with cultural diversity and the problems that sometimes arise from relocating from one geographical location to another. The rich experiences of our ever-globalizing world can at times be a source of distress and conflict. I believe therapy can provide an opportunity for such conflicts to be confronted and understood.

My specialized interests are expatriate and third culture experiences, grief & trauma, belonging, and anxiety issues. I have been researching TCK (third culture kid) and ATCK (adult third culture kid) experiences for several years. Being raised as a TCK myself, I have first-hand experience of growing up amongst worlds. The changing backgrounds of a TCK amidst multiple languages, religions, cultures, and continents can enrich one’s life but also can be a source of pain, loss, and identity issues amongst others. These issues can be explored in therapy to help navigate life onward.

Sessions can be held on Zoom, Skype, FaceTime, or in person in Bristol.

Education

I am currently in the final stages of completing a four-year Doctorate in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy. This program is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), the British Association of Psychotherapy and Counselling (BACP), and the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). I have had training on human sexuality, critical psychopathology, ethics, social and cultural issues, couples’ therapy, family and systemic therapy, leadership training, existential group training, as well as existential supervision training.

For my doctoral dissertation, I am researching how the experiences of an adult third culture kid influence their sense of belonging, identity, and authenticity.

Qualifications

Doctorate in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy (4 years at New School of Psychotherapy and Counselling - in final stages)

PG Diploma in Counseling and Psychotherapy (2 years at New School of Psychotherapy and Counselling)

BSc Honors in Psychology and Counselling (3 years at Middlesex University).

Professional memberships and registration

I am a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy. I am bound by its Ethical Framework from Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy. I also follow my own personal code of ethics.