About me
Powering Minds Therapy
Hello & Welcome
I am an Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and Accredited EMDR Practitioner with 10 years’ experience working as a therapist. Throughout my clinical career, I have supported individuals experiencing a wide range of mental health difficulties, including depression, anxiety, PTSD and trauma.
At Powering Minds Therapy, I believe therapy should be tailored to your individual needs, circumstances and goals. I am passionate about my work as a clinician, and there is nothing more rewarding than supporting someone from the beginning of their therapy journey through to discharge and seeing them regain confidence, independence and a fulfilling quality of life.
Clinical Experience
My clinical experience includes working with highly distressed and emotionally overwhelmed individuals, particularly those experiencing trauma and symptoms consistent with PTSD.
I have delivered evidence-based interventions including Trauma-Focused CBT and EMDR, alongside grounding and resourcing techniques to help individuals manage distress and feel more supported throughout the therapeutic process.
My approach is compassionate, collaborative and person-centred. I recognise that beginning therapy can feel daunting, and I aim to create a safe, non-judgemental environment where you feel heard, understood and supported.
Alongside my clinical work, I work as a Clinical Educator for a PGDip Cognitive Behavioural Therapy course at university. I am also trained in supervising High-Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and have provided clinical supervision to Trainee CBT Therapists and Qualified Therapists.
A Personal Understanding of Mental Health
I am passionate about mental health and understand the significant impact difficulties such as depression and anxiety can have on individuals and those around them. Having close people in my own life who have been affected by depression and anxiety, I appreciate the distress these difficulties can cause and the ways they can affect day to day functioning and quality of life.
This understanding strengthens my commitment to providing compassionate and individualised support.
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
Coming from a BAME background, I understand that cultural beliefs, experiences and barriers can influence how people understand mental health and whether they feel comfortable accessing support.
At Powering Minds Therapy, I aim to provide a culturally sensitive service that recognises and respects your individual background, values and experiences. I believe therapy should be a space where you feel understood, respected and able to be yourself.
Our Vision
To create a service where mental health support is accessible, acknowledged and embraced by all.
I aim to empower individuals to manage low mood, anxiety and depression, develop effective coping strategies and work towards leading resilient and fulfilling lives.
Our Mission
To provide a non-judgemental, safe, compassionate and professional therapy service that empowers individuals to overcome challenges and improve their mental health.
Your Wellbeing Matters
If you would like to explore whether therapy could support you, please get in touch. I offer an individualised assessment to understand your presenting concerns, your needs and what you would like to achieve from therapy.
I look forward to supporting you on your journey towards improved wellbeing.
Training, qualifications & experience
I hold over several years experience working with the NHS Talking Therapies service, I have worked as a team lead in the NHS Service whilst holding a clinical caseload.
I offer Clinical Supervision to Cognitive Behavioural Therapists.
In my other role, I lecture on the Post Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
I am Accredited with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP). You can find me on CBT Register.
Qualifications:
Post Graduate Diploma Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (2017), Distinction.
Long Terms Health Conditions training to support patients presenting with anxiety and depression (2017).
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) Therapy Part 1, 2 & 3 for treatment of signs and symptoms consistent with PTSD. (2018).
IAPT Clinical Supervision Course (2019).
An Introduction into Understanding & Working with Complexity by Joy McGuire, Oxford Cognitive Therapy Centre.
Be the Difference NHS Leadership Programme (2025)
Working with Complex PTSD - Kerry Young
Cognitive Therapy for Social Anxiety Disorder in Adults and Adolescents (May 2025)
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
- Low mood
- Stress
- Depression
- Recurrent Depression
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
- Social Anxiety Disorder
- Panic Disorder
- Phobias
- Illness Anxiety Disorder (Health Anxiety)
- Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)
Therapies offered
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Fees
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
I offer a free 20 minute consultation. For more information please contact me on info@poweringmindstherapy.co.uk
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