About me
I'm an experienced BABCP-registered and accredited psychotherapist. I worked for the NHS for 14 years as a Senior Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist as well as working as a Senior Lecturer teaching CBT to mature students on a professional master's programme.
As someone who has personally overcome depression, anxiety and PTSD, I very much enjoy helping others to find mental and emotional freedom. I teach from both my personal and professional experience and I have been training in the field of psychology for 20 years now. I'm also the author of the book; A Clear Mind which has been rated in the top 10 books in Applied Psychology.
I love working with clients who are keen to learn more about their psychology and how to better understand their minds to overcome their struggles.
I very much value being able to offer a highly personalised and private therapy experience for those looking for in-person therapy in Bournemouth and surrounding areas in Dorset, such as Poole and Wimborne.
I believe that everyone has the right to live a happy and good life, and I've found that good quality therapy can help with that. As someone that has both personally overcome depression, anxiety and trauma, and professionally worked with over 6,000 clients, I know it's possible to transform your life.
I offer a range of evidence-based psychological services, including, but not limited to, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), and Somatic Therapy.
Training, qualifications & experience
My qualifications include:
- First-class Bachelor of Science in Psychology
- Postgraduate certificate in psychological therapies
- Master's degree in cognitive and behavioural psychology
- Mindfulness teacher training
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Diploma
- Certificate in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Certificate in Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
- Certified transformative coach
- Plus hundreds of hours worth of additional training and workshops
- I'm also fully insured, supervised, and DBS checked
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I am the author of the book; A Clear Mind: The Less Is More Mindset available on Amazon
Therapies offered
Fees
£95.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
As an experienced therapist and supervisor, I find that working with someone like myself leads to requiring less sessions because we get more done in a shorter space of time.
When I work
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Further information
Results you can expect
Most people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck or mentally busy. What clients often tell me towards the end of us working together is that they feel calmer, clearer and more in control. Their mind feels quieter and much of their anxieties and stresses have disappeared. Rather than just coping, people often rediscover a sense of ease, confidence, and perspective that carries into their work, relationships and everyday life.
I think the words that people most use during our time together is clarity and freedom.
