About me
I am an experienced psychologist, upon qualifying in 2007, my initial focus was on mental health and I worked in various NHS mental health teams with clients who suffered with severe and enduring psychological distress/disorders. As my experience grew and I started to follow my natural interests I started working and specialising in clinical health psychology (women's health, chronic pain, chronic health conditions, illnesses, injuries and medical traumas such as birth trauma, Intensive Care admission etc) and trauma. I am also a specialist in treating Endometriosis.
I am an accredited EMDR Europe Therapist and am trained in various other therapeutic modalities (CBT, person centred and psycho-dynamic) which I use to find a customised fit for your needs. My approach is holistic using a mind body approach which tends to be the most helpful in getting to the root of your problems, as it promotes long lasting transformational benefits, instead of just treating the symptoms which tend to only provide short term relieve. I am also a trained yoga teacher and use some of this knowledge for grounding and stabilising purposes through for example breath and meditation practises but also involves using the vagus nerve to calm an overstimulated nervous system.
Special interest and expertise
I am a specialist in Endometriosis care and have written published articles, did webinars for Endometriosis UK and took part as a clinical specialist on the research panel of NCEPOD (National Confidential Enquiry in Patient Outcomes and Death) who carried out a national enquiry on Endometriosis in 2024. You can read my article and view more of this specialist work on my website.
My style is collaborative and compassionate. You can find more detailed information about my way of working and competencies on my website.
Training, qualifications & experience
Registrations:
- HCPC reg. PYL06193
- BPS (chartered and associated fellow) 162860
Qualifications and training:
- BSc (Hons) Psychology
- Post-master's (doctoral level) 3 year Counselling Psychology degree
- Accredited EMDR Association Europe Therapist
I started my private practice in 2007 alongside employment in non-profit and NHS settings. For most of my career, I have worked in clinical health psychology settings such as health centres and hospitals, working as a fully integrated staff member of medical teams. I have also worked in NHS mental health teams and provided supervision as an external supervisor to staff of non-profit organisations.
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
- Endometriosis
- Chronic pain
- Chronic illness
- Adjustment disorder
Therapies offered
Fees
£100.00 per session
Additional information
Despite my level of experience and expertise, I am keeping my fee competitive and reasonable as I like everyone to be able to access private therapy.
Further information
Please contact me by email to arrange an informal initial chat and to enquire about availability.
