About me
Are you struggling with anxiety, low mood, low self-esteem, people pleasing, setting boundaries, or feeling generally stuck and unsure how to move forward?
You may be:
- Feeling overwhelmed, worried, or emotionally exhausted
- Experiencing burnout
- Living with a long-term health condition
- Navigating the challenges of being neurodivergent
- Struggling with body image or appearance-related concerns
- Exploring relationship styles that differ from traditional expectations
- Trying to make lasting changes to improve your health and wellbeing.
I am a Chartered Health Psychologist with over 17 years of experience working in health settings, including 8 years in the NHS as a behaviour change specialist.
Together we'll develop practical skills to help you cope with difficult thoughts and emotions, overcome obstacles that may be keeping you stuck, and make meaningful changes in line with what's important to you. I draw on evidence-based approaches including ACT, CBT, and Motivational Interviewing, tailoring therapy to your individual needs and goals.
Kindness, curiosity and compassion are at the heart of my practice. I aim to provide a supportive, non-judgmental space where you can explore your experiences, gain a deeper understanding of yourself, and build confidence in moving towards the life you want.
How to get started
Please call or email to arrange a free 15-minute consultation. We'll talk about what you'd like to get from therapy and whether I'm the right person to help. If you'd like to continue, we'll arrange an initial session and agree on the next steps for working together.
Training, qualifications & experience
Training & Qualifications
- Professional Doctorate in Health Psychology (2017)
- MSc Health Psychology (2007)
- BSc Psychology (2005)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Level 2 (2021)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Self-Esteem (2021)
- Trauma-Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (2022)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Chronic Pain Level 3 (2024)
Professional Memberships
- Chartered Psychologist, British Psychological Society (BPS)
- Registered Practitioner Psychologist, Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Enhanced DBS Certificate
- Fully insured
Experience & Areas of Expertise
- Over 17 years' experience working in health settings
- 8 years' experience in the NHS as a Behaviour Change Specialist
- Experience supporting people living with long-term health conditions
- Specialist knowledge of appearance-related concerns and visible differences
- Knowledgeable and affirming of neurodiversity
- Knowledgeable and affirming of relationship diversity, including polyamory, relationship anarchy, BDSM and kink
- Expertise in behaviour change, including smoking cessation
About Me
I am a Chartered Health Psychologist, health researcher, and therapist. Alongside my private practice, I work as a health researcher, which allows me to stay up to date with the latest evidence and best practice. I find that these roles complement one another: my clinical work helps to keep my research grounded in people's real-life experiences, while my research helps ensure that the support I offer is informed by the best available evidence.
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
Appearance-related/body image concerns.
Non-traditional relationship styles (i.e., relationship anarchy, polyamory, solo polyamory).
I'm a BDSM/kink knowledgeable and sex positive practitioner.
Therapies offered
Fees
£120.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
- Individual therapy (50-minute session): £120
- Free 15-minute introductory phone/video call
- Online and in person appointments available
- Sessions available weekly or fortnightly
- Payment by bank transfer
I understand that starting therapy is a significant investment, so I aim to be transparent about fees from the start.
When I work
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I currently offer appointments on weekdays, with a limited number of evening appointments available. If you have specific scheduling requirements, please feel free to get in touch, and I will do my best to accommodate you.
Further information
My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to your individual needs. I recognise that every person's experiences are unique, and I aim to provide a supportive, non-judgemental space where you can explore challenges at your own pace.
Alongside my professional experience, I also have lived experience of neurodivergence as a person with dyslexia. This helps inform my understanding of the adjustments, flexibility, and compassion that can support people in living in a world that is not always designed with neurodiversity in mind.
