About me
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Child and family mental health: I worked for ten years as a Highly Specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health Psychologist (CAMHS) in the NHS and have experience in working with children/families where there may be concerns about eating disorders, autism, anxiety and low mood, attachment disorders or trauma. As a clinical psychologist, I am able to draw upon a range of evidence-based theories and approaches including CBT, family therapy and solution-focused. I have experience of working in specialist Eating Disorder settings also. I am able to offer consultation and professional support to parents/carers who may be concerned about their child's emotional wellbeing or behaviour. I am able to work online or face to face (Bridgend clinic) and offer a non-judgemental and supportive therapeutic space.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have a Master's degree in Psychology, and a British Psychological Society accredited Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (2004). I am an experienced Chartered Psychologist who previously worked in the NHS in a range of mental health and medical health settings. I am registered with my professional body (HCPC). I hold an academic position and am an active researcher with a number of published peer reviewed empirical papers, blogs and a book chapter on 'Resilience'.
Since 2012 I have worked with a range of organisations including charities. I am an experienced speaker and have been involved in developing and delivering patient webinars on topics such as mental health, wellness, and resilience. I am also an experienced facilitator of health retreats.
Member organisations
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.

Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
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
- holistic
- wellness
- wellbeing
- coping after diagnosis
- emotional support
Therapies offered
Fees
£80.00 per session
Additional information
£80 (50 mins)
£25 for 30 minute initial meeting with me - an opportunity to meet me and discuss your aims. This may help you decide if you think we could work well together
When I work
My working hours are mixed. Online sessions are more flexible and can be arranged for most evenings.