I am a Licensed Therapist based in the United Kingdom. My experience comes from providing direct mental health and behavioral counselling with a variety of presenting issues, including anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma, anger management, motivation, self esteem, confidence and depression.
I approach the therapeutic relationship with an acute sensitivity and respect for multi/cross-cultural factors. Much of my clinical experience includes working with children, youth, families, and adults.
My experience is varied and across settings. I strive to treat the therapeutic relationship, and you, with compassion, respect, and warmth.
My therapy style and approach draws influence from individual centred,Gestalt, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Structural systems. A top priority for me is to meet you where you are and calibrate treatment and my approach to what will work best for us as we work together to meet your goals. Whether you are working towards enlightenment and insight or symptom-relief and improved function, my hope is that we can collaboratively work together to achieve it!
It takes a lot of strength and will power to work towards a more fulfilling and happier life. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Multicultural concerns, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #401325
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Megan is very supportive and checks in on me frequently and works with me in my style
Written on Feb 04, 2025 after therapy with Megan for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Megan has a great heart and an incredible skill of noticing patterns and reflecting back what is true. Sessions with her are a healing experience as she is attentive, listens deeply and provides a clear and helpful reflection back.
Written on Jan 17, 2025 after therapy with Megan for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
I always felt heard and never judged - which for me are the two most important things about therapy.
Written on Jan 11, 2025 after therapy with Megan for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, and adhd
She listens more than happy to help you can really tell she cares she works with some of my unusual requests
Written on Dec 27, 2024 after therapy with Megan for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Megan is a caring, warm and friendly person. She listens and does not judge, she is sweet and understanding and validates you no matter how small you may think your issues are
Written on Dec 10, 2024 after therapy with Megan for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and anger management
Megan is a warm, sweet, and kind person. She is professional, friendly, and highly skilled in her work. Her positive energy creates a safe and supportive environment for our sessions. I’ve never felt as comfortable and understood as I do with Megan. She guides me through my difficult journey with compassion, empathy, and understanding. Thank you, Megan!
Written on Nov 23, 2024 after therapy with Megan for 2 weeks on issues concerning lgbt