About me
Are you struggling with anxiety, overthinking, or low self esteem, even though you seem to be managing on the outside?
I’m a BABCP accredited CBT therapist and clinical supervisor with over 13 years’ experience, and I currently work in both the NHS and private practice. I offer a supportive, down to earth space to help you feel calmer, more confident, and more at ease in yourself. Based in Surrey, I work with adults experiencing anxiety, low self esteem, and trauma related difficulties.
Many people I work with tell me they feel stuck in loops of worry, self doubt, and a very critical inner voice. You might find your mind is always busy, analysing, thinking ahead, or preparing for the worst. It can be hard to properly relax, even when things look fine to other people.
You may also find yourself saying yes when you want to say no, worrying about letting others down, or constantly putting other people’s needs before your own. Over time, these patterns can leave you feeling drained, anxious, and disconnected from yourself.
CBT can be really helpful for understanding how anxiety and low confidence are maintained. Together, we look at the patterns that keep you feeling stuck, such as avoidance, perfectionism, people pleasing, or feeling like you have to stay in control. We then work on finding new ways of responding, so things start to feel more manageable.
Sessions are collaborative and centred around real life situations. We focus on tools and strategies you can use outside the therapy room. I believe therapy works best when you have room to fully be yourself. It’s important there’s space for personality, light-heartedness, and shared laughter alongside the difficult parts!
I work with:
- Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)
- Low self esteem and self criticism
- Panic attacks and panic disorder
- OCD
- Social anxiety
- Phobias
- Depression and low mood
- PTSD and trauma related anxiety
Alongside CBT, I integrate ideas from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT). I’m also trained in Narrative Exposure Therapy, and can support clients where trauma continues to have an impact in the present.
I also provide clinical supervision and training to other therapists, alongside my client work.
I offer therapy that is practical, supportive, and focused on what will genuinely help you in everyday life. I adhere to BABCP ethical standards, ensuring safe, effective, and professional clinical practice.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Narrative Exposure Therapy, Woodfield Trauma Service, Central and North West London NHS foundation Trust.
- IAPT supervisor's training, University of Surrey.
High Intensity Psychological Interventions in the context of long-term persistent & distressing physical health conditions, University of Surrey - Psychological Intervention (CBT) PG Diploma, University of Surrey
- PgDip Mental Health Nursing, City St Georges University of London.
- BSc (Hons) Psychology, University of Kent.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The BABCP is the lead organisation for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in the UK. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in the practice, theory or development of CBT. BABCP also provides accreditation for CBT therapists. BABCP accredited members adhere to the Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics in the Practice of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies, and are willing to be scrutinised in this adherence as required.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£95.00 per session
