Hello….
…..I’m Mary, a counselling psychologist and clinical supervisor, registered with the British Psychological Society (BPS) and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) qualified counsellor and psychotherapist accredited with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and registered with the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP).
I am curious by nature about people, their lives and their experiences and how a range of factors, including family of origin, culture, social and economic status, intersect to shape and sometimes constrain them. I utilise my understanding to help individuals enhance their emotional and mental well-being, as well as their overall quality of life. I firmly believe that therapy provides a unique relational space for this to happen.
I hold a Masters in Psychology from Roehampton University. I have just completed my doctoral training in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy at Metanoia Institute in London. I am a graduate member of the British Psychological Society (BPS). Additionally, I follow the ethical guidelines of the BACP, BPS, and UKCP. Beyond my doctorate, I regularly undertake continuing professional development, or CPD. This ensures I work to the best of my ability for all my clients. I also have regular clinical supervision with an experienced counsellor and psychotherapist to enhance my practice. I am a recognised provider of psychotherapy for AXA, Aviva and Bupa.
“Life as a therapist is a life of service in which we daily transcend our personal wishes and turn our gaze toward the needs and growth of the other. We take pleasure not only in the growth of our patient but also in the ripple effect—the salutary influence our patients have upon those whom they touch in life.”
Irvin D. Yalom