About the Practice
North London Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy Practice
I am a psychoanalytic psychotherapist based near Archway, North London. I offer a confidential space where you can explore emotional challenges, relationship difficulties and personal concerns in depth. My practice provides both in-person and online psychotherapy, allowing you to engage in the therapeutic process in a way that best suits your circumstances.
Psychoanalysis is a profound form of talk therapy that honors the unique complexity of the individual. By engaging in a deep, rigorous exploration of your personal experiences, we create a space to confront the specific roots of your distress. While this process requires commitment and can be challenging, it serves as a catalyst for relieving persistent symptoms, transforming how you relate to others, and potentially shifting the entire trajectory of your life.
Psychoanalysts listen to speech in a distinctive way, paying attention to contradictions, repetitions and the layers of meaning that emerge, supporting you as you work through life’s challenges. While I draw on various theoretical perspectives, psychoanalytic psychotherapy is an intensely personal process, uniquely shaped by you.
Psychoanalysis provides an opportunity to pause, reflect, and make sense of what may feel confusing or overwhelming. Whether you are seeking help with anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, or difficulties relating to others, I will support you in the analytic work of bringing unconscious conflicts into awareness and working through what feels stuck or unresolved.
Choosing the right therapeutic approach is a significant step. If you would like to explore whether psychoanalysis is the right path for you, or if you wish to arrange an initial consultation, please feel free to reach out.
WHAT I DO
My Approach to Therapy
Working Through Emotional Difficulties
I help you explore difficult emotions, understand hidden patterns and develop deeper insight into your inner life.
Understanding Relationship & Interpersonal Struggles
We explore recurring relationship issues, emotional barriers and trust concerns to help you build healthier connections.
Coping with Loss, Trauma & Life Transitions
I accompany you through grief, trauma and profound life upheavals, helping you to make sense of your experience and to work through what feels unmanageable.
Welcome to My North London Psychotherapy Practice
I provide a professional and confidential space where you can explore emotional challenges, relationship difficulties and personal concerns. Whether in-person or online, my practice is here to support you in understanding yourself and creating meaningful change.
"Psychoanalysis cannot enable the patient to know what he wants, but only to risk finding out.” - Adam Phillips
Issues I work with
People come to see me for many different reasons. Some are looking for a deeper understanding of their relationships, sexuality, and sense of self; others are seeking relief from the weight of depression, anxiety, eating disorders, or the struggle of intrusive thoughts and addictions.
I can help with a wide range of difficulties, including but not limited to:
Emotional and Psychological Challenges
- Persistent feelings of sadness, depression, or emptiness
- Anxiety, fear, or chronic stress
- Difficulty managing emotions or mood changes
- Feelings of guilt, shame, or low self-worth
Relationship and Interpersonal Difficulties
- Repeated patterns of conflict or disappointment in relationships
- Fear of closeness, dependence, or abandonment
- Difficulty trusting others or maintaining relationships
- Loneliness or a sense of isolation
Loss, Trauma and Life Transitions
- Coping with grief or bereavement
- Coming to terms with past trauma or loss
- Adjusting to major life changes such as separation, relocation, or retirement
Personal Identity and Inner Conflicts
- Exploring unresolved childhood experiences and how they affect you today
- Struggles around identity, purpose, or direction in life
- Questions about sexuality, belonging, or self-understanding
Personal Insight
- Gaining deeper insight into recurring patterns of thought and behaviour
- Developing a sense of self that feels more authentic
- Expanding emotional awareness, creativity and capacity for intimacy