About me
I am a highly experienced Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and Interpersonal Therapist, who is fully accredited by both the BABCP and IPT UK. I am based in Chinnor and serve South Oxon and surrounding areas, as well as further afield with the expansion of digital therapy.
Within my clinical practice, I have learnt that depression and anxiety difficulties do not discriminate, and we can all feel low, anxious and/or stressed at times. You may find yourself withdrawing from things you once enjoyed or previously thought nothing off doing or may suddenly find yourself feeling overwhelmed or negative about the future.
In your therapy sessions with me, we can explore what has triggered this change in you, and what is maintaining your difficulties. Once we have a shared understanding of your difficulties, we can establish a treatment plan of what is going to help to restore your wellbeing.
With my support you can learn to be your own therapist so that you have the tools to challenge your difficulties and be able to maintain your wellbeing long-term.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have over 17 years of mental health experience and have worked in the NHS for over 10 years. Initially, in 2007 I completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Person Centred and Existential Counselling and worked with adolescents and survivors of sexual abuse.
After a few years I undertook further studies with The University of Reading and completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Evidence Based Interventions. Following on from this, in 2018 I completed a MSc in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with Buckinghamshire New University, and have since been practicing as a CBT Therapist within the NHS. As a CBT Therapist, I help people experiencing common mental health difficulties such as depression, generalised anxiety (GAD), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Social Phobia, Health Anxiety, Panic, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), as well as helping people with low self esteem and perfectionism.
In 2021 I undertook training in Interpersonal Psychotherapy with The Anna Freud Centre, and I am an accredited Interpersonal Practitioner. With Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) I help people that are experiencing depression due to life events/changes or difficulties in relationships, which often leads to recurrent depression.
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.
Interpersonal Psychotherapy UK (IPT UK) is a multi-disciplinary interest group for people involved in the training, practice and theory of Interpersonal Psychotherapy.
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
Fees
£85.00 - £95.00
Additional information
I am approved and recognised to take private healthcare referrals from Aviva, AXA Health, Bupa and Vitality Health.
I offer reduced digital fees for students, people on a low income or unemployed, peri-natal and parents of children <5 yrs.
I offer a complimentary brief 15 minute consultation via telephone or video call to prospective clients. Please contact me to arrange.
Further information
Alongside my clinical work, I have also developed supervision and management skills which are utilised within my role in the NHS. In order to keep my knowledge and clinical practice up to date, I attend regular supervision and training, which ensures I continue to offer an exceptional quality of therapy to my clients, whilst maintaining my accreditation with the BABCP and IPT UK.
Currently I am currently undertaking training as a neurodiversity coach to supplement my clinical practice with clients with neurodiversity.
