About me
I am a Clinical Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) with over 15 years’ experience working within the NHS and other settings. During this time, I have had the privilege of supporting adults and families from a wide range of backgrounds and life stages through the navigation of a range of complex emotional and psychological challenges.
Creating a safe, trusting, and supportive therapeutic space is at the heart of my approach. Taking a thoughtful and individualised approach, we can collaboratively work to develop a bespoke formulation and treatment plan that encompasses your unique needs and goals.
Alongside my private practice I continue to work in my role as a Principal Clinical Psychologist in the NHS, where I have developed expertise in providing specialist assessment and therapy for adults and families experiencing a range of mental health difficulties.
My practice is firmly grounded in current evidence-based theory, research, and best-practice guidance. I am trained in and draw upon a range of trauma-informed therapeutic approaches which I tailor to each individuals’ needs and goals. These include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) including trauma-focused CBT, Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), narrative therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and systemic therapy.
I have experience of supporting people facing a broad range of emotional and psychological difficulties, including:
- Depression and low mood
- Anxiety including generalised anxiety, phobias, panic, OCD and worry
- Trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex PTSD
- Self-esteem issues
- Perinatal mental health including perinatal and postnatal depression and anxiety
- Emotional regulation and anger management
- Stress and burnout
- Grief, loss and bereavement
- Relationship difficulties
- Sleep problems
- Experiences of psychosis
- Adjustment to long-term health conditions and other life events
This list is not exhaustive. If you are unsure whether therapy may be helpful, you are welcome to get in touch to discuss your situation.
My role is to meet you where you’re at, to help you to make sense of your experiences and support you in moving forward towards your personal goals. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply looking to understand yourself more deeply, I specialise in helping people to navigate life and its complexities through providing a calm, confidential and supportive space in which to explore your experiences.
Finding the right Psychologist for you is a key part of your therapeutic journey. For this reason, I offer a free 15 minute consultation, giving you the opportunity to ask questions and consider whether working together feels like the right fit for you.
If you would like to find out more, please visit my website or call me on 07550016869.
Training, qualifications & experience
My training as a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist is diverse and in-depth and I was privileged to complete the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at University College London (UCL). Additionally, I hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and I am fully accredited by the BABCP.
I work across the NHS and in private practice and have over 15 years’ experience. Alongside my clinical work I also provide supervision and consultation to other psychological professionals.
I keep up to date with developments in the field and attend regular clinical supervision and undertake CPD. I have completed research in the field of mental health and have numerous publications.
Qualifications:
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology - University College London
- Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King’s College London
- Masters in Psychology - University of East London
- Postgraduate Certificate in Mental Health Studies - University of Southampton
- BA (Hons) - University of Bristol
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.
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.
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
£120.00 per session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Sessions are 50 minutes long and usually are scheduled weekly.
Sessions are charged at £120 per session. 48 hours' notice is required for cancelled appointments.
