About me
I am a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, ACAT Accredited Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) Practitioner and EMDR Therapist (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing). I am HCPC registered and
I worked in the NHS for over 20 years and now have a Private Psychology Practice (Therapy for Health) in Appley Bridge, Wigan. Areas of specialty include adult mental health and adult physical health including Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Abuse, PTSD, Pain Management (Chronic Pain and/or Persistent Pain), Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS), Long-term Physical Health Conditions, Loss & Bereavement, Relationship Difficulties, Low Self-Esteem.
I offer a safe, accepting and non-judgemental space to explore any physical health or emotional difficulty you are facing that is affecting your well-being. I aim to offer you the care and support you need at a time you may be feeling understandably overwhelmed. I utilise evidence based interventions that will be specifically personalised to your individual needs. Taking the time to listen carefully to the difficulties you are experiencing, we can explore how change may be possible and think together about what your goals for therapy may be.
Thinking about therapy can be understandably daunting and it is important you feel safe and comfortable and have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have throughout the therapy process.
I am happy to offer a free consultation to chat things through together first. My office contact number is 01942 366034.
Training, qualifications & experience
As a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, I have a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. I have completed further training in evidence based psychological interventions including Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR).
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 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.
The Association for Cognitive Analytic Therapy (ACAT) is a registered charity. They welcome members of the public, health professionals, ACAT accredited professionals, and anyone interested in finding out more about CAT. They list CAT practitioners.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£120.00 per session
Additional information
I will always aim to see you at a fee you can afford and may be able to provide some lower-fee options in specific circumstances.
I am also registered with Aviva & AXA and am happy to accept other referrals through private insurance.
Further information
I offer face to face sessions at my office in Appley Bridge, Monday-Friday 8.30am-5pm.
I am also able to provide online sessions via video consultation at a time that is suitable for you.
