Counselling, Psychotherapy & EMDR

About Me

Originally from Germany I moved to London in 2010 and trained as a Psychotherapist. I have lived and worked for two years in Marbella, Spain where I've supported English and German speaking communities with psychotherapy.

As a queer psychotherapist with German/Middle Eastern heritage, I understand the internal and external pressures related to gender, sexuality, identity and culture.

Growing up in a muslim family in Germany left me often wondering where I belonged. I am aware of the challenges a diverse background with intersecting experiences may has on individuals. This awareness shapes my work as a therapist and I offer a nonjudgmental and accepting space for exploration.

My training enables me to support clients effectively. I draw from a wide set of therapeutic approaches to meet my clients needs and preferences. I am experienced with short-term counselling and long-term psychotherapy and worked for various services including the NHS.

I am accredited as a Full Clinical Psychotherapist by the UK Council for Psychotherapy and comply with their code of ethics and professional practice. I am also a member of the EMDR Association for UK & Ireland.

Academic Qualifications:

  • MSc Gestalt Psychotherapy – Middlesex University, London
  • Clinical Diploma Gestalt Psychotherapy – Metanoia, London
  • Post-Graduate Diploma Contemporary Trauma Practice – Relational Change, Oxford
  • Diploma in Gestalt Psychotherapeutic Counselling – Metanoia, London
  • MA Digital Arts – University of the Arts, London

Continuous Professional Development:

  • Ongoing: Professional Certificate in Psychosexual Therapy – The Contemporary Institute for Clinical Sexology, Herts
  • Certificate in Contemporary Intimate Partner Therapy – The Contemporary Institute for Clinical Sexology, Herts
  • Diagnosis and Assessment of Adults with ADHD & Pharmacological Treatment for Adults with ADHD – UKAAN, London
  • Understanding ADHD: Current Research and Practice – King’s College London via Future Learn
  • Understanding Autism – University of Kent via Future Learn
  • The Utilization of EMDR (and IFS) in Eating Disorders – EMDR Association Sussex & Pam Virdi
  • Certificate in Couples Counselling – The Cherished Family Project, Birmingham
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Attachment in Couples Counselling – PESI UK
  • Part 1, 2 & 3 EMDR Europe Standard Accredited Training – EMDR Academy, Roehampton/Online
  • Delivering Psychotherapy & EMDR Online – EMDR Academy, EMDR Association & Online Therapy Institute
  • Gender, Sex & Relationship Diversity – Pink Therapy, UK
  • Practitioner Diploma in Executive Coaching – AoEC, London
  • Certificate in Humanistic Counselling – Gestalt Centre, London
  • Foundation in Performance/Acting – Arts Ed, London

Professional Accreditation/Memberships:

  • UK Council for Psychotherapy – Accredited/Registered
  • UK Association for Gestalt Practitioners – Full Member
  • EMDR Association UK & Ireland – Member // working towards accreditation