About me
Hello! I have been working as a qualified Clinical Psychologist for more than two decades and can help you with most emotional difficulties (like feeling very low, tearful, anxious, stressed, seeming always 'on-edge' or 'not coping'). I am experienced in working with people from marginalised communities and you can expect a warm and respectful welcome with me.
You may be struggling with life stress, work, parenting, a physical health diagnosis, fertility problems, body image, gender identity, sexuality, trauma or difficult relationships - I can help you untangle what you feel from what has happened and offer evidence-based therapy to support you in making the changes you need to, towards a happier life. I am keen to support NHS health professionals who need this space outside of work, and those living with a long-term health condition.
Practicalities: I currently only offer sessions to individual adult clients (18+), not couples or family groups. Mondays: sessions online only for clients based anywhere in the UK. Tuesdays: sessions online or in-person at The Consulting Rooms, Glasgow. No sessions available Weds-Fri due to NHS and other commitments.
Training, qualifications & experience
I completed my first degree (BSc (Hons) in Psychology at University College London) in 1998 and after working in a mental health (MH) crisis team, in MH research and in severe and enduring MH services - all in inner city London - I completed my doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) at University College London in 2005. I have a Post Graduate Certificate in Applied Systems Theory from the Tavistock & Portman NHS Foundation Trust (2012) and am currently in the middle of advanced therapy training in ISTDP. I have worked in Primary Care (GP surgeries), in sexual health & HIV services, in NHS hospital-based physical health services and I currently work part time in a PCMHT. I am experienced in helping patients and NHS staff to cope (and sometimes thrive) in difficult circumstances.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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Registration means that a health professional meets national standards for their professional training, performance and conduct.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£110.00 per session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
First 10-15 minute phone/ video call - no charge.
My fees for individual clients are £110 for a 50-60 minute session.
Some people prefer longer sessions (eg for trauma work, this is often more helpful) and extra fees may apply. Clients pay in advance of each session and we agree terms (eg cancellation fees) before we start.
When I work
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Further information
Email me with a phone number and a brief message about what you are looking for, and I will arrange a (free) phone or video call with you to discuss options. This first contact is a chance to hear each other's voices and make connection, to consider whether I am the right service for you. I cannot offer assessment in this first call; it will mainly be to discuss logistics and best fit, and will last about 15 minutes.
For in-person sessions, I see clients at The Consulting Rooms, in Glasgow city centre. This is a 5 minute walk from Buchanan Street subway, 5 minutes walk from Queen Street train station and 10 minutes walk from Glasgow Central train station.
