I am flexible in my approach, however I work mostly with short, solution-focused therapy, which can then be extended ad-hoc as and when necessary with occasional sessions.
I work with a solid grounding in the humanistic person-centred tradition, yet depending on each clients individual needs, I borrow tools from other counselling traditions into an integrated and personalised approach. We will work together to establish what works best for you and for your goals and expectations.
About me and my practice
Over the past 40+ years, I have lived in five different countries, including eastern-Europe, Israel and Germany - I am able to speak several languages. Each country, each experience, each community, has taught me something valuable outside the security and comfort-zone of the familiar environment, whether it's about people, personal growth, mentality or culture. I am especially aware of the differences between how we approach life, living and relating in the east and the west of Europe and the challenges they bring with them.
Having experienced a variety of challenges myself, I dont judge a persons choices and situations. I am acutely aware of how difficult it is sometimes to find the best coping strategy, healthy boundaries, self-confidence and the right measure of assertiveness. We will work together to gain more insight into how to improve your well-being and ultimately make your life more beautiful.
I have experience especially working with bereavement and grief, loss, difficult childhood, trauma. Additionally I work with anxiety & depression, identity and self-esteem, guilt, assertiveness, healthy boundaries.
Experience
I have worked as a counsellor in an NHS GP Practice, where I counselled individuals with a wide range of issues and challenges. I also volunteered as a counsellor for Cruse Bereavement Care Charity.
I work currently as an affiliated counsellor with EAP Agencies as well as in private practice.
Qualifications
Training and qualifications
Therapeutic Counselling, Person-centred Humanistic Counselling (Dipl Therapeutic Counselling)
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Registered Counsellor
Introduction to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Certificate
Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Certificate
Suicide & Self-Harm - Working Safely & Ethically with Clients at Risk Certificate
Introduction to Transactional Analysis (TA) Certificate
Bereavement Foundation Course Certificate
Working with Suicide Remotely Certificate
Working Briefly Certificate
Master of Arts, Nationalism Studies, Central European University
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism & Mass Communications, AUBG
Languages:
English - Fluent native proficiency
German - Proficient
Hebrew - Proficient
Spanish - Advanced
French - Intermediate
Russian - Intermediate
Bulgarian - Native
Additional Information
Please watch my short video about What to Expect if you choose to have counselling with me: https://youtu.be/PABxLg3StTA?si=L8xFG8OtbJI0gXR7
Professional Membership
Registered MBACP
Professional Register
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
Verified by Counsellingo on Saturday, 1 March 2025
Initial Consultation
Choosing the right counsellor is important. It may not be an easy find as we all relate differently to each other. Ultimately the most important is perhaps feeling accepted and understood by your counsellor.
I offer a 20mins get-to-know session free of charge, during which we will get a feel for each other and discuss how can we work together in the best possible way for you.
Fees
1 Session (50 minutes) £46
6 Sessions (650 minutes) £248
Concessions available.
When I Work
Tue & Fri 9:00 - 15:00
Therapeutic Approach
Humanistic, Person-Centred, Cognitive-Behavioural
Video Platforms
Zoom
Area
Kent
