About me
I'm an HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist working in private practice in Darlington, County Durham. I offer psychological assessment and therapy to adults with a range of difficulties including trauma, depression, anxiety or worry, eating disorders, low self-esteem, low self-confidence, Imposter Syndrome, work-related stress and burnout, chronic pain and adjustment to illness or disability. I am trained in a number of therapies including CBT, EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.
Training, qualifications & experience
Academic Qualifications
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology - Lancaster University - 2012
Postgraduate Certificate in Psychological Research Methods - Open University - 2007
Diploma in Psychology (Conversion for Graduates) - Open University - 2006
PG Cert in Primary Care Mental Health Practice - University of Central Lancashire - 2004
BA Psychology - University of British Columbia, Canada - 2001
Therapy Qualifications
EMDR Part 1-3 - EMDR MasterClass - 2021
Motivational Interviewing Training - 2014
Foundational Training in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy - 2012
Psychodynamic Interpersonal Therapy - 2012
Cognitive-Analytic Therapy Skills Training - 2009
Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - 2005
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.
British Psychological Society
The HCPC are an independent, UK-wide health regulator. They set standards of professional training, performance and conduct for 16 professions.
They keep a register of health professionals who meet their standards, and they take action if registered health professionals fall below those standards. They were created by a piece of legislation called the Health Professions Order 2001.
Registration means that a health professional meets national standards for their professional training, performance and conduct.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Adjustment to life changing injuries, Pain management,
Therapies offered
Fees
£125.00 per session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Please contact me for prices.
When I work
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I can offer online sessions on Monday and Tuesday evenings.
Further information
I know that it can be difficult and a bit confusing trying to find the right therapist so I am happy to have a short telephone or video consultation to help you decide if I might be the right person to meet your psychological needs.
