About me
I specialise in working with depression, anxiety and sleep disorders including insomnia, early morning waking, nightmares, and difficulties staying asleep, and am also able to work with a range of other problems.
As well as being fully trained in a range of proven talking therapies, including Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), I am also one of the few UK based therapists to be trained in a specialist form of Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) and have worked with people all over the world to help them sleep better.
My approach to therapy is about using tools that have been proven to work in both clinical practice and through evidence-based research. As an always growing psychologist, I have also attended advanced training and workshops in working with problems such as trauma, addictions, OCD, health anxiety and a range of other problems.
I am registered with the Health and Care Professions Council, the British Psychological Society and the British Sleep Society.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology - Newcastle University
- PG Dip Clinical Neuropsychology - Glasgow University
- Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia - Dr Jason Ellis, NTW NHS Trust
- CBT-I for Sleep Disorders (+ Updates) - Dr Kirstie Anderson, NUTH Health
- CBT for OCD - Tim Price, Newcastle upon Tyne
- CBT for Depression & Low Mood - Dr Daniel Collerton, Newcastle University
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Anxiety / Addictions / Self-Criticism / Perfectionism (series) - Dr Russ Harris, Contextual Consulting
- Compassion Focused Therapy for Self-Criticism - Dr Paul Gilbert, Compassionate Mind
- Foundation Certificate in Systemic Practice - Association of Family Therapy (AFT)
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
- Insomnia
- Nightmares
- Early Waking
- Sport & Performance Psychology
Therapies offered
Fees
£65.00 - £140.00
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
We have a team of psychologists, counsellors and other therapists who might be able to help if I am not the best person to help. Contact me to see if I can help.
When I work
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