About me
Sometimes life can begin to feel overwhelming, confusing or simply too heavy to manage alone.
Are you feeling anxious, stuck, emotionally exhausted, or struggling with trauma or the impact of a past experience?
At times like this it can help to have a safe, supportive space where you can talk openly and begin to make sense of what you are going through.
I am a HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist, based in Stratford-Upon-Avon. I have over 30 years’ experience working in psychology and mental health across NHS services, academia and now private practice.
I offer a calm, compassionate and confidential environment where we can explore the difficulties you are facing and work together towards change. Therapy provides an opportunity for you to slow things down a bit, understand what has contributed to your difficulties and any patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and develop new ways of responding to life’s challenges.
Therapeutic Approach
My approach is thoughtful, personal and grounded in evidence-based psychological therapies.
I specialise in trauma and draw upon various approaches, including Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Compassion Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), tailoring therapy to each individual person and their circumstances.
Who I work with:
Adults experiencing a range of difficulties including anxiety, trauma, stress, staff well-being and burnout, bereavement, self-esteem difficulties and major life transitions.
Why work with a Clinical Psychologist?
Clinical Psychologists are highly trained mental health professionals who complete a doctoral-level qualification alongside many years of supervised clinical training within NHS services. This training focuses on understanding complex emotional difficulties and using evidence-based psychological therapies to support meaningful and lasting change.
As a Clinical Psychologist, I bring together clinical experience, psychological research and a compassionate understanding of how life experiences shape our thoughts, emotions and relationships. My aim is not simply to help you manage difficulties, but to help you develop a deeper understanding of yourself and build lasting psychological change.
Experience and Professional Background
My career has included senior roles within the NHS and many years teaching and supervising trainee clinical psychologists on the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology programme at Coventry University. Alongside my clinical work, I have also spent many years delivering mental health training to organisations as an instructor with Mental Health First Aid England, helping to increase understanding and reduce stigma around mental health.
Locations
I offer sessions
- In person in Stratford-Upon-Avon
- Online
Training, qualifications & experience
Professional Registrations
- Chartered Clinical Psychologist: British Psychological Society (BPS)
- Practitioner Psychologist: Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Mental Health First Aid Instructor: Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England
Qualifications
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy), University of Birmingham, UK [2001-2005]
- PhD in Clinical Psychophysiology, University of Sheffield, UK [1993-1998]
- BSc (Hons) Psychology, Brunel University, UK [1988-1992]
Professional Experience
I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist with a 37-year career spanning senior NHS roles and extensive academic teaching. I have led clinical services, supervised and taught postgraduate and undergraduate students, and contributed to mental health research. I now direct Harrison Health and Education Ltd, combining clinical expertise with leadership and training experience.
Alongside my clinical and academic work, I deliver mental health training to organisations as a certified Mental Health First Aid instructor, promoting understanding and reducing stigma.
I enjoy giving something back to the community and currently volunteer as a mentor with Lifespace, a local charity supporting young people.
Key roles have included:
- Director of Harrison Health and Education Ltd
- Principal Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Lead within Staff-Wellbeing and Criminal Justice NHS services
- Clinical Psychologist within Early Intervention in Psychosis services
- Assistant Professor on the Clinical Psychology Doctorate programme at Coventry University
Supervisor and trainer of trainee clinical psychologists - Research Fellow at various academic settings
- Mental Health First Aid England Instructor delivering training to organisations, universities and healthcare services
- Lifespace Volunteer Mentor
Therapeutic training includes:
- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing)
- Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Schema-informed approaches to complex emotional difficulties
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
Academic / Professional Stress
Therapies offered
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Fees
£130.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer a limited number of reduced-fee spaces available for trainees. These are reviewed periodically depending on availability.
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Further information
Starting therapy can feel like a big step, and it is important to find someone you feel comfortable working with.
I offer a free 15-minute introductory telephone call so we can briefly discuss what has been happening for you and whether working together feels like the right fit.
