About me
Senior Specialist Eating Disorder & Cognitive Behavioural Therapist
Specialisms: Eating Disorders, Body Image Issues, Yo-Yo Dieting, Perfectionism, Anxiety, OCD and Low Self-Esteem
Lead Therapist and Founder of Wildflower Hill Therapy - www.wildflowerhilltherapy.co.uk
I’m a fully accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (BABCP accredited) and HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist with over a decade of experience working in specialist NHS Eating Disorder Services. Alongside my NHS role, I run a private practice - Wildflower Hill Therapy - a carefully curated team of experienced professionals specialising in eating disorders and related difficulties. Our multidisciplinary team includes eating disorder therapists, psychologists, dietitians, CBT therapists and EMDR therapists, allowing us to offer a range of specialist, evidence-based approaches tailored to each person’s needs. We offer compassionate, evidence-based therapy both online and in person.
I bring both clinical expertise and deep compassion to the therapy space. As well as my private practice I also work as a Senior Eating Disorder Therapist within the NHS and am also a fully accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (BABCP), with a specialist focus on eating disorders. In my NHS role, I provide one-to-one psychological therapy, run group therapy programmes for Binge Eating Disorder, and deliver training and supervision to other clinicians working in the field.
I am trained and experienced in several NICE-recommended treatments for eating disorders, including MANTRA, SSCM, and CBT-E/CBT-T for Anorexia, Bulimia, and Binge Eating. I use an integrative approach, drawing on various psychological models to tailor therapy to your unique needs and goals. I also offer supported meals, cooking sessions, and social eating in local restaurants, helping clients challenge food-related fears and build a healthier, more flexible relationship with eating.
I specialise in helping individuals with body-image or eating-related challenges, whether related to specific diagnoses or using eating as a way to cope with other life difficulties. I also have extensive experience supporting clients with related struggles, including body image issues, OCD, low self-esteem, perfectionism, anxiety, and depression.
My therapeutic style is collaborative, respectful, and deeply rooted in empathy. I understand how personal and vulnerable this work can feel, and I am here to walk alongside you every step of the way. Whether your goal is to reduce food-related anxiety, build a healthier relationship with your body, or simply feel more in control and at peace, I will support you with compassion and care to move toward the life you want to live, one not defined by food, weight, or shame, but by self-worth, connection, and possibility.
Finding the right therapist isn’t just about qualifications or experience - it’s about whether you click and feel comfortable with each other. That’s why we offer a free 15-minute Zoom call before you start. You can meet with me or another member of the Wildflower Hill Therapy team, ask any questions and get a feel for whether we’re the right fit for you.
I work out of our Rustington clinic, with other members of the Wildflower Hill Therapy team offering face-to-face appointments across Worthing, Brighton and Hove. All members of the team also offer online appointments, providing flexibility to access specialist support wherever you are. And if you’re visiting our Rustington clinic, Dougal, my gentle and hypoallergenic therapy dog, can join us for your session if you’d like some four-legged company! 🐾🌷
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications:
- PGDip Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (with specialism in Eating Disorders)
- MSc Occupational Therapy
- BSc (Hons) Psychology
Training:
- The Maudsley Model of Anorexia Nervosa Treatment for Adults (MANTRA) Training Programme
- Certificate in Specialist Supportive Clinical Management for Eating Disorders
- Certificate in Autism and Adaptations
- Certificate in CBT for Perfectionism
- Certificate in CBT for Body Dysmorphia
- Nutrition Training
- CBT for Body Image - Glenn Waller
- Anxiety Certification Course: Integrate CBT and Exposure & Response Prevention for Treatment of GAD, Panic Disorder, OCD, Social Anxiety, & Phobias
- Safeguarding Adults and Children
- Suicide Awareness & Prevention
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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.
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).
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Fees
£70.00 - £95.00
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