About me
What I can help with
Hello and welcome. I’m a Clinical Psychologist offering therapy in Cheltenham and online.
I support people who are navigating anxiety and worry, trauma, stress and burnout, grief, depression and low self-esteem. I also have special interest and experience in working with neurodivergent people and people living with long-term health conditions, including chronic pain and fatigue.
People come to therapy for all sorts of reasons. You might be feeling exhausted or overwhelmed, spend a lot of time overthinking, or find yourself stuck in patterns that aren't helpful. Some people arrive feeling flat or numbed out, are struggling in relationships, or finding it difficult to enjoy the things that are important to them.
Whatever has brought you here, my aim is to support you in understanding what's going on, to find ways of making things more manageable and ultimately feel better.
What I offer
My experience comes from over 8 years of working across the NHS, charities, doctoral training and private practice.
I’m trained in a range of psychological therapies that are supported by research and draw on different approaches depending on your needs, preferences and what we are working on. This includes EMDR, a gold-standard therapy that can help you to move forward from traumatic or distressing past experiences.
Alongside talking, the type of therapy I offer includes practical strategies and skills to use in the here and now. These are evidence based ways to respond more effectively to difficult thoughts and feelings, calm your nervous system and generally feel more grounded and able to cope when things feel tough.
I bring a down-to-earth, authentic and warm approach to therapy, doing my best to create a supportive, non-judgemental, space to explore whatever is happening for you.
I aim to make therapy accessible and comfortable for neurodivergent people, adapting to things like sensory needs, communication preferences and how sessions are structured. This is informed by professional experience and training, as well as lived-experience.
Next Steps
It’s important to find a therapist who puts you at ease and is a good match for your needs. To help you decide, I offer a free 15-minute initial phone or video call consultation.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
- MSc Clinical & Health Psychology
- Compassion Focused Therapy for Pain Management
- Working with Neurodivergent Adults: Alleviating chronic burnout in Autism & ADHD, Rejection Sensitivity & Living Authentically
- Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (8 Week Course)
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy for Depression
- Accredited EMDR training Levels 1, 2 & 3 (working toward specialist accreditation status)
- Treating Trauma with Internal Family Systems Therapy: Step-by-step procedures for healing trauma, anxiety, depression and more
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.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Fibromyalgia, Low Self-Confidence, Self-Esteem
Therapies offered
Fees
£115.00 per session
Health Insurance/EAP
When I work
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Further information
I offer a free 15 minute initial chat (with no-pressure) to meet each other and get a feel for whether you would like to work with me and if my approach and skills are a good fit for you. Sessions are delivered online or in a quiet and comfortable therapy space in the heart of Cheltenham.
