About me
As an experienced Clinical Psychologist with over fifteen years of practice, I provide high-quality, evidence-based psychological treatment for a range of mental health difficulties. I hold senior positions in specialist NHS mental health services and work with individuals affected by trauma, anxiety disorders (including OCD, generalised anxiety, panic, and health-related fears), and difficulties with self-esteem and shame.
I specialise in working with Adults and am extensively trained in trauma-focused interventions including EMDR, and blend these with compassion-focused approaches. These evidence-based therapies are designed to help people understand themselves better and move towards meaningful change.
I am really committed to creating a warm, safe and supportive space where you can face your difficulties safely. I understand how challenging this can be, particularly when emotions feel overwhelming. My role is to help you find your way through, using approaches grounded in scientific evidence and clinical expertise.
I am part of The Clinical Psychology Collective, a passionate group of highly skilled Psychologists and Psychological therapists based in Scotland. We provide free community events, and have multi disciplinary links with a growing network of equally experienced health clinicians. We offer ADHD assessment and post diagnostic support.
If you'd like to discuss whether working together might be right for you, please get in touch and please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. You can also check out my website for more information.
Training, qualifications & experience
- DClinPsy: Edinburgh University
- MSc in Psychological therapy in primary care: Universities of Stirling and Dundee
- BSc in Psychology: University of Stirling
I use a range of psychological approaches including but not limited to: CBT; Compassion Focused Therapy; TfCBT; EMDR; Schema informed; CAT informed; Mindfulness.
I have significant experience of working across specialist mental health settings including trauma services, adult mental health and learning disability services.
I have attended a significant number of post doctoral training and CPD courses to both enhance and learn new therapeutic skills, I am constantly learning and keeping abreast of current developments within the world of Clinical Psychology.
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
Therapies offered
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Fees
£130.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
My fees are £130.00 per session for individual assessment and therapy. Please get in touch for more information about ADHD assessment.
I can arrange a free brief telephone consultation to discuss your needs should you have any questions prior to booking.
When I work
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Further information
Please note that at this time I offer online appointments only. This way of working can be unfamiliar to some, however, I find that it allows people to access sessions who may have previously had to travel significant distances to do so. Sessions can also be accessed in the safety and privacy of your own home or private space wherever you wish and can be offered at times where other clinics may be closed. There has been a considerable amount of research investigating the efficacy of online psychological interventions which have demonstrated online therapies are as effective as face to face delivery. You can find more information on online therapy here https://www.verywellmind.com/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-online-therapy-2795225
You will need to have a device with a camera and microphone and be able to find a safe confidential space with internet access for the duration of the appointment.
Appointments are hosted on a secure patient management system (Cliniko), with a one time access link meaning your online privacy and safety are protected at all times. Further details can be provided.
