About me
My Skills
I work as a Counselling Psychologist Doctorate specialising in integrative therapy for mind and body wellbeing. Since qualifying from the doctorate in Counselling Psychology 9 years ago, I have continued to work across a variety of settings ranging from community, private, inpatient and secondary care services. I enjoy working with adults, using all of my training and experience to offer individualised care. I am also trained in energy healing- Master Reiki Healing and gentle touch body therapy- Craniosacral therapy.
What do I offer?
I have evolved my talking therapy to help with diverse issues. I mainly draw on scientific and spiritual knowledge, whilst enjoying weaving humanistic and third-wave Cognitive Behavioural Therapies to a) help someone understand the nature of the problem and b) help them develop strategies to overcome the issue they face. My style has been described as 'integrative, pluralistic and deeply compassionate'.
My experience of working in complex settings has meant that I am very used to offering relief and healing from trauma, whether that is from one-off trauma events or childhood attachment traumas. I have a somatic understanding of trauma and often use somatic movement theory and dance to help people ground themselves when needed/ or if preferred. I also use a specific therapy for trauma, which is known as EMDR, (eye movement desensitising reprocessing) to work on the mental beliefs and distortions caused through the experience of trauma.
Training, qualifications & experience
Current experience:
- Currently working privately with adults in the MH team for BUPA
- Worked as a senior psychologist on an acute complex ED ward for young people
- Experience working in a charity supporting adults with chronic substance misuse difficulties
- Worked in a Step 4 complex trauma (Talking Matters) service as a Locum
- Four years working in a children's home for looked after children (Meadows care)
- Previously worked in NHS eating disorder services (Blackpool and Manchester)
- Managed a Counselling service at a college (Manchester college)
- Supervising other trainees on the doctorate as they developed their skills
- Working as therapist at a University
- Worked in inpatient services/community services (2013-2016)
- Creates and delivers group work when requested
- A dedicated student of yoga (Taught weekly by an Iyenger Teacher)
- A beginner in Qi Gong practices/interest in Chinese medicine
Qualifications:
- Recently qualified Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist (2025)
- Introduction to Internal Family Systems model/ Intensive course on working with 'parts' and addictions/ Working with OCD and Internal Family Systems model (since 2023).
- EMDR (all levels-since 2018)
- MSc in Somatics and Dance for wellbeing (2019)
- Doctorate in Counselling Psychology (Manchester University)
- 8 week Mindfulness Course (MBSR training)
- DBT skills training
- ACT (8 week course on working with adolescents)
- ACT (8 week course on working with trauma)
- ACT 3 day intensive workshop
- CBT trained
- BPS accredited Supervisors Course (part completed)
Member organisations
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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
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I am now offering 'therapeutic packages' for more intense trauma healing support. It involves 8 or 10 sessions at 1.5 hours and these are in person due to working with the body as well as the mind. In this tailored/individualised package, you will receive personalised resources so you have information to read and work on. You will also have an additional weekly in-between session check-in via a telephone call or Whatsapp call. These sessions are designed as a complete psychology coaching package which will help you move towards clearing and healing the issue you came in with.
Due to the intensity of the package, I will only been working with limited clients after the assessing suitability. Please can in touch if interested.
When I work
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Further information
Available some weekday evenings on request.
