About me
A bit about my training and practice...
I have been practising as a therapist since 2015. I qualified with a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling & Psychotherapy from The University of South Wales. I am a registered member of BACP.
In my practice I aim for a helpful balance of support (being alongside you and caring about your situation) understanding you (who you are in relationship to the culture in which you live/have lived), and challenge (encouraging you to grow when the moment is right). I would describe my style as a mixture of curious, sincere, direct, transparent and occasionally humorous.
I am a long-term student of Process-oriented Psychology. I studied with Processwork UK between 2016 and 2023 and I am now independently training. I particularly value the focus on the development of a deeper understanding of the ongoing, systemic oppression and power dynamics alive in the world today (racism, patriarchy, transphobia, classism, homophobia, ableism etc) and how the impact of this oppression shows up in us and in relationship. I bring this awareness and apply it to all of the work that I do.
A bit about me and my identity...
I am a white-British, English speaking, queer transgender guy with a mixed-class experience. I'm neurodivergent and (mostly) able-bodied. I continuously work to process the privileges as well as the challenges that these different identities bring. I hold high expectations of myself to practice in a way that is diversity-affirmative and anti-oppressive. Due to the privileges I hold I clearly have blind spots and welcome direct feedback and criticism, especially if I have been hurtful.
I'm a bit of a hobbyist and in my spare time I can often be found playing Ultimate Frisbee, taking acting classes or dancing.