About me
I am a BABCP-accredited trauma expert with a number of years experience as a CBT practitioner. I have a proven track record in helping clients turn their lives around. I have a natural inquisitive mind and calm approach to my profession. I find by creating a healthy therapeutic alliance, we always find a way to help the client move forward. I am a trauma specialist and can treat clients with various co-morbidities such as panic, Generalised Anxiety Disorder, travel anxiety, social anxiety, health anxiety, grief, depression, phobias, and low self-esteem.
I currently work out of Glasgow city centre. I offer face-to-face and online therapy.
Training, qualifications & experience
- I am a BABCP-accredited therapist.
- I have a post-grad diploma in CBT and COSCA counselling certificate.
- I am currently studying a post-grad diploma in supervision.
- I have a Master's in TV fiction writing.
- Previously, I worked as a journalist for 30 years in the UK and Asia.
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
£70.00 - £80.00
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
I charge 70 pounds for online therapy, and charge 80 pounds for face to face sessions.
Further information
I am pretty flexible with my working hours as long as I have advance notice. My hours are pretty much Monday to Friday, anywhere from 9am until 8pm, but exceptions can be made on Saturday or Sunday mornings/early afternoon.
