About me
Reclaiming You Therapy
Does it feel like you’re constantly ‘treading treacle’ just to keep up with a world that wasn't built for your brain?
Perhaps you are currently stuck in ADHD paralysis, staring at a never-ending to-do list while executive dysfunction makes the smallest task feel like a marathon. Maybe you’re navigating the deep, chronic exhaustion of neurodivergent burnout, struggling with sensory overload, or the hidden emotional pain of Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD).
When you’ve spent years masking just to fit in, only to feel like you’re still falling short of the "adulting" standard, it’s easy to feel broken. If you take one thing from your visit here today, I hope it is this: You are not broken, and you don’t have to do this alone.
A Neuro-affirming Space in Teesside
I created Reclaiming You Therapy to be a supportive space where you can unmask and learn to stop fighting against yourself and start working with your brain.
I am a dedicated CBT Therapist with 15 years of combined NHS experience in CBT and Occupational Therapy. My practice is built on the belief that self-trust is your most vital resource. So often, we treat ourselves like a problem to be solved rather than a person to be understood. My goal is to help you bridge the gap between who you are and how you treat yourself.
Why Combine CBT with ADHD/AuDHD Support?
When you live with ADHD or AuDHD, you often grow up receiving a lifetime of judgement—being told you’re "lazy," "too much," or "not trying hard enough." This creates a relentless "hamster wheel" of stress and the core belief that you are simply not good enough.
While coaching is a brilliant tool for the "how-to" of daily life, it often doesn't reach the deep-seated shame or the "imposter" feelings.
Coaching helps you find the practical strategies to navigate your day.
CBT helps you challenge and transform the negative beliefs you’ve built about yourself and the world.
Lived Experience & Professional Expertise
I don’t just work from a textbook. I truly understand the complexities of the neurodivergent mind and the cycle of grief and relief that comes with a late diagnosis, having received my own ADHD diagnosis at 38.
This personal insight, combined with my clinical background, allows me to help you dismantle the shame of feeling "different." My focus isn't to "fix" your brain; instead, we will work together to befriend your system, regulate your nervous system, and manage sensory overwhelm.
Professional Credentials
Qualified Occupational Therapist & Accredited CBT Therapist
Regulated by: BABCP and HCPC Registered.
Safety: Fully insured and ICO registered with an up-to-date DBS.
Coming Soon: I am currently undergoing Advanced training for AuDHD/ADHD Coaching. (Join the waiting list for coaching starting March 2026 here).
Training, qualifications & experience
I have 15 years experience working in the NHS both as an Occupational Therapist and Cognitive Behavioural therapist. During this time I have gained a vast range of skills and experiences, I have worked in acute and rehab wards. Outpatients, assessment and crisis teams.
PgDip High Intensity CBT
BSc Occupational Therapy
Enhanced AuDHD Coaching (pending March 26)
Further studies:
- Enhanced AuDHD coaching
- Long Term Health Conditions & Medically Unexplained
Symptoms for CBT Therapist - Neuroplasticity: how to re-wire the brain
- A psychological approach to coping with the menopause transition
- Inhibitory Learning Theory
- Brain-Gut axis
- Acceptance Commitment Therapy Key aspects
- Transforming Imagery in PTSD
- Considering Neurodivergence in a clinical setting – beyond diagnostic criteria
- Integrating CFT principles and practices into CBT
- Flash Technique Training
- Autism spectrum Disorder awareness for IAPT
- Therapy with refugees and asylum seekers with PTSD
- DBT skills
- Introduction to CAT
- Mindfulness
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
Therapies offered
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Fees
£70.00 - £120.00
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
CBT: £70 per session.
ADHD coaching: £70 per session.
Combined CBT and ADHD: £120 per session.
Additional £10 charge for out-of-hour sessions.
Block booking of 8 sessions £500 (not including combined.)
When I work
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Further information
Reclaiming You Therapy is a private CBT service, based in the Teesside area. It is a compassionate and supportive space, guiding you to embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing.
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, or simply seeking personal growth, I'm here to help you reclaim your mental well-being.
This safe and confidential environment provides a nurturing space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, behaviours, and develop coping strategies to navigate life's challenges.
Through personalised CBT sessions, you'll learn to cultivate resilience, enhance self-awareness, and build healthier relationships.
Reclaiming You Therapy, believes in your ability to heal and thrive. Together, we'll work towards empowering you to live a more fulfilling and meaningful life that you love.
