About me
Deciding when we could do with a little bit of help to understand ourselves, the underlying motivations driving us to do the things we do and having the desire to change something about these, I see as a huge personal strength.
I would aim to talk to you over the first two or so sessions, to come up with a hypothesis about what it is that is driving the problems that are troubling you in the present. Very often we can see repeating patterns of behaving or relating to other people that leave an individual feeling anxious or bad about themselves or others in some way. These 'traps' are something we all do in fact, but when they become really troublesome, they can be very hard to spot. I would work with you to find out which parts of you are holding difficult emotions or experiences from the past, talk them through to see if you agree and then come up with a plan, with you, about how you can best tackle some of these issues in the present, to make some positive changes in your life. This way of thinking about a persons difficulties can be applied to just about any sort of problem.
As a Clinical Psychologist, I am trained to use a range of therapies to both figure out what is causing the problems and come up with a range of sometimes creative interventions that are specifically suited to you and the way you think and do things. Some of the approaches I would draw upon might be cognitive behavioural, psychodynamic, Internal Family Systems (IFS), behavioural, 'new wave' therapies (e.g. mindfulness, acceptance and commitment therapy, compassion focused) or more specific trauma focused cognitive therapies and or EMDR, often combined with IFS. The essence of this is that you get an integrated approach, that best suits you.
If you are not sure whether this approach sounds right for you, feel free to either contact me by email or by phone for a chat about what would be involved. The most important thing in any therapy is that you can connect with your therapist in the right way. An email, followed by brief telephone conversation, at no cost, could help you to decide. Please do send me an email in the first instance, with your preferred phone number. Please be forewarned that I cannot give advice over the telephone but I am happy to talk with you about your need for therapeutic support.
Training, qualifications & experience
BSc (Hons) Human Psychology Aston University 1997 (Undergraduate Degree)
Clin.Psy.D Clinical Psychology University of Birmingham 2003 (Doctorate Degree)
Additional training
Non Death Loss and Grief 2 sessions Nov 2025 Compassionate MF
Polyvagal Theory and Practice ½ day May 2025 Therapy NorthWest
EMDR & IFS Integration Training 3 days May 2025 Dr Kendhal Hart
Compassion Focused Therapy and Shame 1 day October 2024 BPS
EMDR and Ego States 1 day October 2024 Masterclass - Michael Paterson
Compassionate Mind Foundation 3 days November 2021
Compassion Focussed therapy
EMDR EMDR Extra Parts 1, 2 and 3 January and Oct 2018 Bond Solon Civil Procedure Rules for Expert Witnesses Certificate (Cross-Examination, Civil Procedure Rules, excellence in Written Evidence and Witness Familiarisation) June & October 2016 and April 2017
Neuropsychology of Dementia Oxford University 2 Days December 2014
Supervision Training Centre for Supervision Training 12 Days (plus 2 observation days) 2012
CAT Introductory Training Midlands Association of Cognitive Analytic Therapy 2 days, 2009
Clinical Neuropsychology with Older People South Thames PSIGE & Salomons Centre 6 days, 2009
'A Space to Think': Introductory Course to Contemporary Psychoanalytic Ideas West Midlands Institute for Psychotherapy 10 1/2 days, 2008
Solution Focussed Therapy Stephen Conlon 4 days, 2006
Since 1997, I have worked in the NHS with people in mental health problems across the age range, learning disabilities, brain injury, children, dementia and their carers and in neuropsychiatry (combination of neurology, neuropsychology and mental health).
Member organisations
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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
EMDR
CFT
Dementia
Carer support
Adjustment problems
Issues associated with ageing
Health issues
End of life
Therapies offered
Fees
£120.00 per session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
£120 per session to be paid by BACS the day before each session
When I work
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Thursday and Friday (no evening or weekend appointments)
Further information
I have worked in the NHS within Clinical Psychology since 1997 and hold Chartered status as well as Associate Fellow membership of the British Psychological Society. In addition, I am registered as a Practitioner Psychologist with the Health Care and Professions Council. I have provided a range of therapies to a variety of different client groups and NHS services during that time. Typically, I use a range of therapeutic techniques with clients depending on the needs of the individual. Examples of these techniques range from compassion focussed therapy, EMDR, cognitive behavioural, cognitive, psychodynamic, internal family systems informed as well as interpersonal therapies.
I also work as an expert witness for the court, assessing and reporting on psychological injury primarily in personal injury and clinical negligence cases.
