ABOUT me
I am an Accredited Integrative Psychotherapist and an EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) Therapist working with people aged 18 and over.
Born in Romania to a Hungarian father and Slovakian mother, I grew up bi-lingual travelling between two countries with culturally complex histories, which significantly shaped my identity.
My culturally rich upbringing is part of my DNA and it colours all aspects of my life, including the way I work and relate to my clients and their experiences.
My professional background is diverse. I began my career in translation and interpretation services abroad, managing my own business working in a number of sectors with global corporations, as well as national and local governments and organisations in Slovakia. I then moved to the UK in 2006 and spent 10 years in London working in a variety of HR roles in the financial sector.
During this time in London I trained to become a psychotherapist. Later I continued my professional development in EMDR and I now specialise in trauma work.
I’ve been in clinical practice since 2013 working with a number of mental health services. These included community counselling services, an NHS commissioned bereavement service, a pregnancy crisis centre, a domestic violence and sexual abuse service, private healthcare providers, occupational health businesses as well as in private practice working with a variety of issues.
My multi-dimensional corporate, professional and personal experiences enrich my clinical practice and benefit my clients.
My Qualifications
MA Integrative Psychotherapy & Counselling, Middlesex University
Advanced Diploma Integrative Psychotherapy and Counselling, Minster Centre London
Certificate in EMDR Part 1, 2 and 3, EMDR Masterclass
Accredited by United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy
Registered Member British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists
Member of EMDR Association UK
Enhanced DBS Certificate with Update Service
My Motivation
We all have a story. Sharing our story, being heard and understood by another human being, with acceptance and without judgment, can be a healing experience. The human in me connects to the human in you and this can offer a range of outcomes - relief, support, acceptance, freedom, forgiveness, love. It can also lead to new perspectives and insights that can transform all areas of our lives.
My personal story of cross-cultural family relationships, emigration history, multi-lingual identity, questioned belonging significantly impacted both my body and mind. Years of personal therapy, self-development, psychotherapy and trauma training helped me understand that all of my experiences, both good and challenging, are part of my story, and only by embracing, integrating and owning my story I am able to heal and move forward. Dr Brene Brown, one of my favourite social scientists and researchers says:
“When we deny our stories, they define us. When we own our stories, we get to write a brave new ending.”
Professional Networking
Every 3-4 weeks, I facilitate a face-to-face peer networking group. It is open to colleagues from the mental health profession working specifically in private practice. The idea arose from the need to connect with other like minded professionals to connect and network, as well as share experiences, expertise and offer support. It is also a useful referral network of specialists to call on when referring clients. This space is very useful not only for professional support, but also for personal development and self-care in what can be an isolating work environment.