About me
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist specialising in physical health conditions. If you are finding aspects of life challenging due to living with a health condition or you are supporting a loved one living with a health condition, I may be able to support you. Starting therapy can feel rather daunting. This is why I offer a warm and compassionate approach in working with your difficulties together. I offer brief and targeted therapy focused on developing coping skills to enable you to live a meaningful life alongside the health condition. I can also support you with your wellbeing if you do not live with a health condition.
I work across presentations, including anxiety and low mood. I also support clients with specialist health-related challenges, including the acceptance/adjustment to the condition, worries about the future, feeling dismissed/misunderstood, the impact of the condition on your confidence, identity, and work/life balance, as well as loss and bereavement.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (ClinPsyD)
- Doctorate in Philosophy (PhD)
- Masters in Child and Family Psychology
Alongside my clinical practice, I currently work as a Clinical Research Fellow supervising doctoral research on mental health workforce sustainability and stroke rehabilitation. I was a Lecturer in Clinical Psychology on a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (ClinPsyD) programme and led the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion team. I have also worked in the NHS supporting children, families, and adults living with a range of physical health conditions, including chronic pain and/or fatigue, cancer, diabetes, cardiac conditions, and neurological conditions (stroke, dementia, epilepsy).
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
Therapies offered
Fees
£120.00 per session
