About me
I am an Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and a qualified EMDR Therapist. I offer CBT and EMDR therapy for adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, emotional overwhelm, stress, and life transitions.
I have a particular interest in working with neurodivergent adults, including ADHD and autistic clients.
As a neurodivergent therapist myself, I understand that traditional approaches do not always fit neurodivergent ways of thinking, feeling, and experiencing the world. I am deeply committed to providing a therapeutic space that is inclusive, affirming, and respectful of each person's unique experiences and needs.
Whether you are autistic, ADHD, dyslexic, exploring a diagnosis, or identify with any form of neurodivergence, my practice is designed to support you in a way that feels accessible, collaborative, and authentic. You do not need to mask who you are here.
My approach combines evidence-based CBT and EMDR with a strong belief that neurodivergence is not something to be fixed. Instead, therapy focuses on understanding your experiences, reducing distress, building on your strengths, and helping you create a life that feels meaningful and sustainable for you.
I recognise that difficulties with focus, organisation, time management, emotional regulation, sensory overwhelm, or completing tasks between sessions can be common experiences for many neurodivergent people. These challenges are never viewed as a lack of motivation or commitment. Therapy is adapted to suit you, rather than expecting you to adapt to therapy.
Sessions can be flexible and creative depending on your needs. This may include the use of visual aids, practical exercises, sensory supports, fidget items, colouring, clay work, creative resources, or movement within sessions. Together, we can find an approach that works best for you.
I also offer Walk and Talk Therapy, which many clients find particularly helpful if they think more clearly whilst moving, struggle to sit still, or simply feel more comfortable outdoors. Sessions take place in and around the local nature reserve, with no level of fitness required and the pace set entirely by you. Walk and Talk sessions are available once a therapeutic relationship has been established and are offered at no additional cost.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based therapy that can be particularly effective for trauma, distressing life experiences, anxiety, and memories that continue to feel emotionally charged or "stuck." EMDR helps the brain process these experiences in a way that reduces their emotional impact, allowing you to move forward without needing to repeatedly revisit every detail of the past.
Above all, I strive to provide a warm, compassionate, and collaborative therapeutic relationship where you feel safe enough to show up exactly as you are. Together, we can make sense of the difficulties you are facing, develop practical ways forward, and create meaningful and lasting change.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have a varied background predominantly within the military and in outdoor education. Having served for 16 years I have a great knowledge of military life and the difficulties soldiers face. I have worked with soldiers and their families on a wide range of everyday and complex issues. I also have experience of working in an outdoor environment with both adults and children. During both chapters I often helped individuals face their fears and push past personal barriers in order to achieve what they once considered unachievable.
- EMDR Parts 1 - 3 EMDR Europe approved
- Introduction to IFS introducing parts work to the therapy room
- Aspire training - Neuro-affirming approach
- Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and group work.
- COSCA certificate in counselling
- Certificate in Occupational Welfare
- Introduction to Schema therapy (10 week course)
- Mountain Leader (Summer)
- Outdoor First Aid
Continued Professional Development; protecting information - self harm and suicide awareness - DASH risk assessment - Child & adult safeguarding & protection (GIRFEC) - SAFE TALK - Mental Health First Aider - ASIST
I am committed to ensuring I am up to date with all research and development within CBT/EMDR , I attend regular training courses and workshops to keep my practice fresh and up to date.
I am passionate about training and development and keeping up to date with current practice. in addition to my therapy work I am a training assistant (TA) on the 2 year Diploma course with ACT counselling services. This position allows me to support and develop up and coming therapist on their educational journey.
Professional Registration; I am an Accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) & EMDR UK Association and work within their ethical framework and code of practice. In addition to this I am a member of the PVG scheme i hold advanced disclosure for both adults and children.
As a Mountain Leader I am registered with the Mountain Training Association and a member of Mountaineering Scotland
I have full professional indemnity insurance and attend monthly professional supervision to ensure good practice.
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
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
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Fees
£60.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
- Initial introductory (20 mins) Free telephone session
- Sessions thereafter range from £60 to £65 depending on financial circumstances
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Further information
About my practice and the sessions:
Each session will run for 1 hour and ideally carried out weekly. Appointments are available weekdays, evenings and weekends. Initially, we will agree on a therapeutic contract, answer any questions you may have, you will set therapy goals and each session we will set an agenda. There will be homework tasks and we will work together to achieve your goals. We will continually be reviewing our work together to ensure you are getting the greatest benefit from the sessions.
I offer therapy to individuals and young people (16+) from my private practice in Seafield, West Lothian. I work from a private therapy room at a residential address. The therapy room can only be accessed by a small stairwell, if this presents as a problem please discuss any concerns with me. My practice is located on the main bus route between Whitburn and Livingston. Private parking is available.
In addition to my private practice I work alongside Alba Care ltd, an occupational health care company that provides a varied client base. I also take referrals CBT clinics a psychological assessment and treatment provider.
