The Architecture of the Shifting Self

We are often taught to view ourselves as static entities—as if who we are is a finished project. My work is based on a different premise: that the “Self” is a continuous process of architecture, an ongoing dialogue between our internal meaning, our physical bodies, and the world we inhabit.

I am a Psychologist (pending HCPC Registation) and an Existential Psychotherapist (UKCP) based in the Harley Street medical district. My practice, The Shifting Self, was born out of a desire to offer a more nuanced, integrated form of therapy; one that respects both the structural rigour of clinical science and the profound, often messy, human search for purpose.

My Path: Science, Philosophy, and the Body

My journey in this field has been driven by a fascination with the “lived experience.” With a foundational background in Clinical Neuroscience, I understand the biological blueprints that govern our brains. However, I believe that data alone cannot capture the weight of a person’s experience of life.

This led me to Existential Psychotherapy, a philosophical approach that focuses on the human condition; our relationships, our freedom to choose, and the meaning we assign to our existence. By weaving together the analytical clarity of psychology with the depth of existential inquiry, I help you explore not just why you feel the way you do, but how you want to live.

Doctoral Research: The Body as a Narrative

A central pillar of my clinical work is my doctoral research into the Psychology of Body Modification. I am deeply interested in how we use our bodies as a canvas for our identity.

In my specialisation with women navigating aesthetic and surgical transformations, I offer a space that is rare in the clinical world: one that is entirely non-judgmental and focused on agency. We explore the meaning behind the modification, ensuring that physical changes are not just surface-level adjustments, but acts of authentic self-expression. I work closely with surgeons and medical professionals to support the delicate psychological integration that must follow any physical change.

An Embodied Approach

I believe that true transformation is somatic. We do not just think our lives; we feel them in our skin, our breath, and our posture. In our sessions, we pay attention to how your story is held in your body.

Whether you are navigating a shift in your identity, exploring complex relationship patterns, or seeking to align your physical self with your internal world, my role is to be a collaborative witness. Together, we work to move you from a state of “managing” symptoms to one of embodied presence.

Clinical & Academic Foundations

  • HCPC Registered Psychologist (pending finalisation)
  • UKCP Accredited Psychotherapist
  • Doctorate in Counselling Psychology and Existential Psychotherapy (Specialising in the Psychology of Body Modification)
  • MSc in Clinical Neuroscience (UCL Institute of Neurology)
  • Ptychion in Psychology (Greece)
  • UKCP registration number (no: 2011192458)

I offer private consultations at Therapy Harley Street and online. My work is conducted with the absolute discretion and confidentiality expected within the Harley Street clinical community.