I offer a comprehensive range of services, including Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Psychosexual Therapy, Relationship Therapy, and Couples Therapy. I also provide Gender, Sexuality, and Relationship Diverse (GSRD) Therapy, all tailored to meet your unique needs. Let’s work together to support your journey toward healing and growth. Services Offered: - Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy - Brief Psychodynamic Therapy - Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) - Gender, Sexuality & Relationship Diverse (GSRD) Therapy - Intimate Partner Therapy (IPT) - Psychosexual Therapy ​ Or a tailored combination of therapies based on your unique needs.​​ A Safe and Supportive Environment ​ I provide a confidential, non-judgmental, and supportive space where you can explore the challenges you're facing. Therapy offers an opportunity for self-reflection and understanding, allowing you to gain insight into how your thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and behaviours are affecting your life and relationships. I believe in the importance of connecting with my clients to fully understand their perspective and the issues affecting them. Therapeutic Approach As a psychodynamic therapist, I work with you to explore how early childhood experiences and relationships may be influencing your current circumstances and patterns of relating. These patterns, though often unconscious, can persist into adulthood, impacting the way you see yourself and the world around you. Through our work together, we can bring these patterns into awareness, enabling you to make more informed and fulfilling choices in life. Counselling and psychotherapy could help you better understand and work through these difficulties in a constructive way. Additional Information - I offer both brief therapy and long-term psychotherapy. - I offer both individual and couples psychotherapy. - Sessions are available in English and Brazilian Portuguese. - I adhere to the BACP, BPC, ACTO, and COSRT Codes of Ethics, and I am DBS-checked for your safety and confidentiality. ​ Brief Psychodynamic Therapy This approach focuses on unconscious processes and how they manifest in current behaviours, helping clients gain self-awareness and understand the impact of past experiences on present actions. It aims to uncover unresolved conflicts and patterns from dysfunctional relationships that may contribute to emotional distress or issues like substance abuse. Sessions are structured around a central focus, agreed upon early in therapy, allowing for a targeted approach. Typically lasting 20 to 25 sessions, this therapy aims to address key concerns efficiently, with ongoing evaluation to determine the need for further work. Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, also known as insight-oriented therapy, focuses on the unconscious processes that shape present behaviour. The goal is to increase self-awareness and understand how past experiences influence current actions. Through this approach, clients can explore unresolved conflicts and symptoms stemming from dysfunctional past relationships. In long-term therapy, which typically spans at least two years, the process fosters deeper emotional development and helps clients address core aspects of identity and personality. A strong therapeutic alliance is essential, encouraging open self-disclosure and empathetic support from the therapist, allowing for meaningful change over time. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) is a structured, goal-oriented talking therapy designed to help you manage problems by altering the way you think and behave. It is particularly effective in addressing specific mental health conditions and is both "problem-focused" and "action-oriented." CBT operates on the principle that thoughts, emotions, physical sensations, and behaviours are interconnected. Negative thought patterns can trap individuals in a cycle of distress, and CBT helps break this cycle by challenging and transforming unhelpful cognitive distortions (such as beliefs and attitudes) and maladaptive behaviours. The therapy emphasises improving emotional regulation and developing practical coping strategies to address current issues. CBT is grounded in the belief that by changing thought distortions and behaviours, distress and psychological symptoms can be significantly reduced, empowering clients to regain control over their mental health. Gender, Sexuality & Relationship Diverse (GSRD) Therapy Gender, Sexuality & Relationship Diverse (GSRD) Therapy is an inclusive therapeutic approach that supports clients from a wide spectrum of identities and relationships, extending beyond the LGBTQ+ community to include individuals who identify as intersex, non-binary, asexual, kink, non-monogamous, and more. This therapy recognises the unique experiences, challenges, and concerns of GSRD individuals, such as facing discrimination, trauma from past medical procedures, or internalised and external phobias related to their identity. In GSRD Therapy, I offer a safe and non-judgmental space where clients can explore their gender, sexuality, or relationship structures without fear of pathologizing. I have specialised training from organizations like Pink Therapy and Gendered Intelligence (GI), along with experience working in GSRD-focused settings. My approach is to meet clients at their pace, addressing specific issues they wish to explore, while acknowledging that these topics may not always be central to their therapy. As a GSRD rights advocate and campaigner for the ban on conversion therapy, I aim to create a therapeutic environment where clients feel understood and respected in their identities. Whether you are exploring issues related to gender and sexuality or other aspects of life, such as grief, anxiety, or work-related stress, I provide a supportive and informed perspective. My practice is open to clients from all backgrounds, including heterosexual and monogamous individuals, with the goal of providing a space where everyone feels heard and valued. My pronouns are "he," "him," and "his." Psychosexual and Sex Therapy ​ Psychosexual and Sex Therapy addresses sexual and intimate relationship concerns, offering support for individuals or couples facing challenges in their sexual lives. These challenges may range from psychological issues to physical factors or a combination of both, and they can cause distress and dissatisfaction. In therapy, I provide a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space to explore various issues related to sexuality and relationships. My approach is tailored to the unique needs of each client, with a focus on emotional concerns, relationship dynamics, and practical interventions. Together, we work on identifying your therapeutic goals, and I offer insights and customised strategies to help you reclaim or establish a fulfilling and satisfying sexual life. Issues I can help with include: Lack of desire Difficulty achieving orgasm Pain during sex or inability to have penetrative sex Erectile dysfunction (ED) Premature ejaculation or other ejaculation issues Relationship conflicts Depression, anxiety, and self-esteem concerns Shame and internalised homophobia Managing health issues or chronic illness affecting sexual health Coming out, sex addiction, or processing domestic/sexual abuse Exploring BDSM desires and decision-making around disclosure Therapeutic Process: Psychosexual therapy combines insight-oriented work to explore psychological causes of sexual issues with practical homework to help build new skills. It often includes education about anatomy and sexual health, as well as strategies for emotional regulation and relationship management. Whether the challenge is related to sexual dysfunction, self-confidence, relationship dynamics, or exploring alternative sexual practices like BDSM, sex therapy empowers clients with a deeper understanding of their desires and a path toward healthier, more fulfilling intimate experiences. Intimate Partners Therapy (IPT) or Couples Therapy ​ In Intimate Partners Therapy (IPT), the focus is on fostering constructive communication, strengthening emotional bonds, and addressing relational challenges between partners. The aim is to create a safe, neutral space where both partners can express their thoughts and feelings openly, knowing that their perspectives will be heard and understood without judgement. How IPT Can Help IPT works to highlight the strengths in your relationship while addressing the negative patterns and behaviours that may be causing tension or distress. As a therapist, I facilitate discussions that help both partners better understand each other’s needs, emotions, and viewpoints, leading to more harmonious and fulfilling relationships. Building Communication: I support partners in learning new ways to communicate openly, improving understanding and connection. Navigating Life Transitions: Whether dealing with significant life changes like health issues, financial challenges, or family transitions, IPT helps couples manage these stressors and maintain a strong partnership. Relationship Structure: IPT also acknowledges and supports various relationship structures, including consensual non-monogamy and polyamory. Whether you are navigating a traditional couple dynamic or a more complex relationship structure, IPT offers tools to help maintain trust, respect, and healthy communication. Supporting Relationship Challenges IPT addresses a wide range of issues, such as: Communication breakdowns Emotional disconnection Financial stress Navigating major life transitions Managing jealousy or trust issues Dealing with infidelity Sexual intimacy problems Adjusting to consensual non-monogamy or polyamory Conflict resolution Separation and Divorce In cases where a relationship may be ending, IPT can help partners navigate separation or divorce in a respectful, compassionate way. The focus is on maintaining clarity, managing emotions, and ensuring a smoother transition through difficult times. First Session in IPT Partners often approach the first IPT session with apprehension, but it’s essential to come with an open mind. In the initial session, I will help set ground rules and boundaries for therapy. You and your partner will have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss any concerns about the process. ​ The first few sessions often involve a therapeutic assessment, taking 1-3 sessions of 50 minutes each. This allows for a thorough understanding of the relationship dynamics and the key issues. ​ Preparing for Your First Session Here are some steps to prepare for your first IPT session: Therapeutic Agreement: Ensure both partners sign and return the therapeutic agreement before the session. If Online: Make sure both partners are in the same room using the same device during online therapy, with clear visibility for both. Consider Key Issues: Reflect on the challenges you’ve been facing in your relationship. What issues are causing tension? How long have these problems persisted? What efforts have you already made to resolve them? Set Expectations: Think about what you hope to gain from couples therapy. Clear goals will help guide the therapeutic process.​ Through IPT, I aim to help you and your partner rediscover warmth, connection, and understanding in your relationship, using personalized tools and strategies to address your specific needs.

I offer a comprehensive range of services, including Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Psychosexual Therapy, Relationship Therapy, and Couples Therapy. I also provide Gender, Sexuality, and Relationship Diverse (GSRD) Therapy, all tailored to meet your unique needs. Let’s work together to support your journey toward healing and growth. Services Offered: - Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy - Brief Psychodynamic Therapy - Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) - Gender, Sexuality & Relationship Diverse (GSRD) Therapy - Intimate Partner Therapy (IPT) - Psychosexual Therapy ​ Or a tailored combination of therapies based on your unique needs.​​ A Safe and Supportive Environment ​ I provide a confidential, non-judgmental, and supportive space where you can explore the challenges you're facing. Therapy offers an opportunity for self-reflection and understanding, allowing you to gain insight into how your thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and behaviours are affecting your life and relationships. I believe in the importance of connecting with my clients to fully understand their perspective and the issues affecting them. Therapeutic Approach As a psychodynamic therapist, I work with you to explore how early childhood experiences and relationships may be influencing your current circumstances and patterns of relating. These patterns, though often unconscious, can persist into adulthood, impacting the way you see yourself and the world around you. Through our work together, we can bring these patterns into awareness, enabling you to make more informed and fulfilling choices in life. Counselling and psychotherapy could help you better understand and work through these difficulties in a constructive way. Additional Information - I offer both brief therapy and long-term psychotherapy. - I offer both individual and couples psychotherapy. - Sessions are available in English and Brazilian Portuguese. - I adhere to the BACP, BPC, ACTO, and COSRT Codes of Ethics, and I am DBS-checked for your safety and confidentiality. ​ Brief Psychodynamic Therapy This approach focuses on unconscious processes and how they manifest in current behaviours, helping clients gain self-awareness and understand the impact of past experiences on present actions. It aims to uncover unresolved conflicts and patterns from dysfunctional relationships that may contribute to emotional distress or issues like substance abuse. Sessions are structured around a central focus, agreed upon early in therapy, allowing for a targeted approach. Typically lasting 20 to 25 sessions, this therapy aims to address key concerns efficiently, with ongoing evaluation to determine the need for further work. Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, also known as insight-oriented therapy, focuses on the unconscious processes that shape present behaviour. The goal is to increase self-awareness and understand how past experiences influence current actions. Through this approach, clients can explore unresolved conflicts and symptoms stemming from dysfunctional past relationships. In long-term therapy, which typically spans at least two years, the process fosters deeper emotional development and helps clients address core aspects of identity and personality. A strong therapeutic alliance is essential, encouraging open self-disclosure and empathetic support from the therapist, allowing for meaningful change over time. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) is a structured, goal-oriented talking therapy designed to help you manage problems by altering the way you think and behave. It is particularly effective in addressing specific mental health conditions and is both "problem-focused" and "action-oriented." CBT operates on the principle that thoughts, emotions, physical sensations, and behaviours are interconnected. Negative thought patterns can trap individuals in a cycle of distress, and CBT helps break this cycle by challenging and transforming unhelpful cognitive distortions (such as beliefs and attitudes) and maladaptive behaviours. The therapy emphasises improving emotional regulation and developing practical coping strategies to address current issues. CBT is grounded in the belief that by changing thought distortions and behaviours, distress and psychological symptoms can be significantly reduced, empowering clients to regain control over their mental health. Gender, Sexuality & Relationship Diverse (GSRD) Therapy Gender, Sexuality & Relationship Diverse (GSRD) Therapy is an inclusive therapeutic approach that supports clients from a wide spectrum of identities and relationships, extending beyond the LGBTQ+ community to include individuals who identify as intersex, non-binary, asexual, kink, non-monogamous, and more. This therapy recognises the unique experiences, challenges, and concerns of GSRD individuals, such as facing discrimination, trauma from past medical procedures, or internalised and external phobias related to their identity. In GSRD Therapy, I offer a safe and non-judgmental space where clients can explore their gender, sexuality, or relationship structures without fear of pathologizing. I have specialised training from organizations like Pink Therapy and Gendered Intelligence (GI), along with experience working in GSRD-focused settings. My approach is to meet clients at their pace, addressing specific issues they wish to explore, while acknowledging that these topics may not always be central to their therapy. As a GSRD rights advocate and campaigner for the ban on conversion therapy, I aim to create a therapeutic environment where clients feel understood and respected in their identities. Whether you are exploring issues related to gender and sexuality or other aspects of life, such as grief, anxiety, or work-related stress, I provide a supportive and informed perspective. My practice is open to clients from all backgrounds, including heterosexual and monogamous individuals, with the goal of providing a space where everyone feels heard and valued. My pronouns are "he," "him," and "his." Psychosexual and Sex Therapy ​ Psychosexual and Sex Therapy addresses sexual and intimate relationship concerns, offering support for individuals or couples facing challenges in their sexual lives. These challenges may range from psychological issues to physical factors or a combination of both, and they can cause distress and dissatisfaction. In therapy, I provide a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space to explore various issues related to sexuality and relationships. My approach is tailored to the unique needs of each client, with a focus on emotional concerns, relationship dynamics, and practical interventions. Together, we work on identifying your therapeutic goals, and I offer insights and customised strategies to help you reclaim or establish a fulfilling and satisfying sexual life. Issues I can help with include: Lack of desire Difficulty achieving orgasm Pain during sex or inability to have penetrative sex Erectile dysfunction (ED) Premature ejaculation or other ejaculation issues Relationship conflicts Depression, anxiety, and self-esteem concerns Shame and internalised homophobia Managing health issues or chronic illness affecting sexual health Coming out, sex addiction, or processing domestic/sexual abuse Exploring BDSM desires and decision-making around disclosure Therapeutic Process: Psychosexual therapy combines insight-oriented work to explore psychological causes of sexual issues with practical homework to help build new skills. It often includes education about anatomy and sexual health, as well as strategies for emotional regulation and relationship management. Whether the challenge is related to sexual dysfunction, self-confidence, relationship dynamics, or exploring alternative sexual practices like BDSM, sex therapy empowers clients with a deeper understanding of their desires and a path toward healthier, more fulfilling intimate experiences. Intimate Partners Therapy (IPT) or Couples Therapy ​ In Intimate Partners Therapy (IPT), the focus is on fostering constructive communication, strengthening emotional bonds, and addressing relational challenges between partners. The aim is to create a safe, neutral space where both partners can express their thoughts and feelings openly, knowing that their perspectives will be heard and understood without judgement. How IPT Can Help IPT works to highlight the strengths in your relationship while addressing the negative patterns and behaviours that may be causing tension or distress. As a therapist, I facilitate discussions that help both partners better understand each other’s needs, emotions, and viewpoints, leading to more harmonious and fulfilling relationships. Building Communication: I support partners in learning new ways to communicate openly, improving understanding and connection. Navigating Life Transitions: Whether dealing with significant life changes like health issues, financial challenges, or family transitions, IPT helps couples manage these stressors and maintain a strong partnership. Relationship Structure: IPT also acknowledges and supports various relationship structures, including consensual non-monogamy and polyamory. Whether you are navigating a traditional couple dynamic or a more complex relationship structure, IPT offers tools to help maintain trust, respect, and healthy communication. Supporting Relationship Challenges IPT addresses a wide range of issues, such as: Communication breakdowns Emotional disconnection Financial stress Navigating major life transitions Managing jealousy or trust issues Dealing with infidelity Sexual intimacy problems Adjusting to consensual non-monogamy or polyamory Conflict resolution Separation and Divorce In cases where a relationship may be ending, IPT can help partners navigate separation or divorce in a respectful, compassionate way. The focus is on maintaining clarity, managing emotions, and ensuring a smoother transition through difficult times. First Session in IPT Partners often approach the first IPT session with apprehension, but it’s essential to come with an open mind. In the initial session, I will help set ground rules and boundaries for therapy. You and your partner will have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss any concerns about the process. ​ The first few sessions often involve a therapeutic assessment, taking 1-3 sessions of 50 minutes each. This allows for a thorough understanding of the relationship dynamics and the key issues. ​ Preparing for Your First Session Here are some steps to prepare for your first IPT session: Therapeutic Agreement: Ensure both partners sign and return the therapeutic agreement before the session. If Online: Make sure both partners are in the same room using the same device during online therapy, with clear visibility for both. Consider Key Issues: Reflect on the challenges you’ve been facing in your relationship. What issues are causing tension? How long have these problems persisted? What efforts have you already made to resolve them? Set Expectations: Think about what you hope to gain from couples therapy. Clear goals will help guide the therapeutic process.​ Through IPT, I aim to help you and your partner rediscover warmth, connection, and understanding in your relationship, using personalized tools and strategies to address your specific needs.