About me
Are you feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood, or having relationship difficulties? Many people carry these struggles quietly, often feeling shame, or that they should be coping better. Therapy can offer a safe, compassionate space to pause, be heard, and explore what matters to you.
I’m a Medical Doctor, Psychotherapist, and Coach with over 25 years’ experience across the NHS, universities, charities, and private practice. My background includes psychiatry, general practice, student health, and research, giving me a strong understanding of both mental and physical health. I also have specialist training in workplace mental health, lifestyle medicine and women’s health, enabling me to support people with chronic conditions, hormonal changes, or complex health needs, as well as those working in high stress working environments such as Oil&Gas, NHS and public sectors. I have extensive experience working with students and academic staff.
I work with stress, anxiety, panic, burnout, depression, low mood, low self-esteem, perfectionism, imposter feelings, grief, OCD, self-harm, sleep difficulties, workplace stress, relationship difficulties, chronic illness, chronic pain, IBS, autoimmune conditions, menopause, hormonal difficulties, and weight issues.
My approach is whole-person and integrative, combining evidence-based psychotherapy with practical strategies and a warm, non-judgmental, supportive space. I tailor the therapy to your needs and what would be most effective. I work with professionalism, compassion, and gentle humour to help you understand what’s happening and create meaningful, lasting change. A good therapist can be transformative. Reaching out is a courageous first step. I’d be happy to hear from you.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Fully Qualified and GMC registered Medical Doctor/GP (MBchB, Glasgow 1998)
- Diploma in Psychotherapy, with distinction (Human Givens Institute)
- MSc (with distinction) in Primary Care
- Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education Teaching and Learning
- Diploma in Transformational Coaching
- Diploma of the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Lifestyle Medicine Physician (currently working towards British Society of lifestyle Medicine core accreditation)
- Psychology of Wellbeing (masters level short course, University of Aberdeen, SCQF level 11)
- Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace (masters level short course, University of Aberdeen, SCQF level 11)
Member organisations
The Human Givens Institute (HGI) is both a membership organisation and a professional body representing the interests of those in the caring and teaching professions who have an interest in or utilise the human givens approach. Counselling Directory register Registered Members (MHGI) and Fellow Members (FHGI), who will have completed the Post Graduate Practitioner's Assessment (Part III) and who are fully qualified to practise as a human givens therapist or counsellor. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Burnout
Perfectionism
Student mental health and academic pressure
Imposter syndrome
Doctors, healthcare professionals, carers
Work-life balance issues
Workplace relationships/conflict management
Workplace stress management
Career crisis
Therapies offered
Fees
£95.00 per session
Additional information
Free introductory call 10-15minutes
