About me
Hello, I'm Eileen. I'm a Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society (BPS), hold a PhD in Psychology, and am an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP).
Over the past 20 years, I have worked across psychology, mental health, wellbeing, research and education. Alongside my clinical work, I am a Lecturer and an active researcher, with publications in areas including mental health, trauma-informed practice, suicide, self-harm, dementia, women's health and caring experiences.
Life doesn't always unfold as we expect. Sometimes difficulties arise following a significant life event, while at other times stress, worry or low mood can gradually build until we realise we're no longer coping as well as we once were. Whatever has brought you to therapy, taking the step to seek support is important.
I work with people experiencing a range of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, stress, health anxiety, low self-confidence, self-criticism, suicidal thoughts, emotional distress and the impact of difficult or traumatic life experiences. My approach is collaborative and grounded in evidence-based practice, while recognising that each person's experiences, strengths and circumstances are unique.
I am particularly interested in helping people understand the patterns that may be keeping them stuck and in translating psychological knowledge to support meaningful and lasting change. Together, we can develop a shared understanding of your difficulties and identify approaches that help you move towards the life you want to live.
Above all, I aim to provide a compassionate, thoughtful and non-judgemental therapeutic space where you feel supported to explore what is happening and work towards your goals.
Training, qualifications & experience
- PhD in Psychology
- Chartered Psychologist (British Psychological Society)
- Post Graduate Diploma Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- BABCP-Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT)
- Over 20 years' experience working across psychology, mental health and wellbeing
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
£75.00 per session
Further information
- Sessions will last 50 minutes @ £75
- Free initial consultation (phone or online)
