Dealing with Depression/Expert Profile

Expertise

I can answer questions about life crises and relationship difficulties including loss, loneliness, depression, anxiety, fears, confusion, love, sex, marriage, pregnancy, post- natal depression, divorce, child/ parent issues, developmental difficulties, bulling, growing up, and growing older. In my work I adopt an empathetic and not judgemental approach and believe that our symptoms such as anxiety, fear, distress and sadness are due not only to our upbringing but also to the social context within which we are born, grow and live our lives. Our difficulties, whether due to inner and/or outer causes can become powerful vehicles of life changes if we are allowed to freely express our thoughts, ideas, feelings emotions and desires without fear of retribution, denial, guilt or shame and act upon our findings. I can’t give legal or medical advice. If you are a mother with a baby you could also have a look at my blog at www.contact-counselling.com

Experience in the area

Many years experience working with people from all walks of life, including mothers and babies, adults and families in mental health settings and in private practice. My aim is always the same, to help the person I work with to find their own way in life.

Education/Credentials

MA in clinical psychology from the University Lyon 2 France. Post-Graduate Certificate in Health and Social Policy from North London University, London UK. Training in psychodrama, psychological therapies, confidence building and dealing with unemployment. Various professional and self development courses.

Past/Present Clients

My best source of inspiration and learning are the people that I have been working, and work with. People that are willing to listen to themselves and search for solutions that suit their unique circumstances, personality and world view.

What do you like about this subject?

The fact that by listening and responding to the perceived needs of people I continue to develop both as a professional and as an individual.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

Each individual is unique. Each individual has something to teach me about the human psyche, society, culture, and ultimately, self-improvement.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

Oppression, powerlessness, lack of control and passivity are some of the reasons that cause us pain, distress, sadness and fear.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

Feeling bad in a bad situation can be a sign of sanity rather than illness.