About me
I am a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years' experience of working with individuals and families who are feeling overwhelmed by the challenges that life has a habit of putting in front of us.
Areas of expertise
My specialist area is psychological trauma, including both single-incident trauma and the lasting impact of difficult childhood experiences, disrupted attachment relationships and other complex life experiences.
Throughout my career, I have provided specialist therapeutic support to survivors of serious crime and other traumatic experiences, drawing on a variety of therapeutic models to help individuals process traumatic memories and move forward with their lives.
I also specialise in developmental trauma and attachment difficulties. I offer interventions for foster carers, adoptive carers and special guardians who are keen to understand the behaviour of children who have been placed in their care and want to ensure they are responding in a way that facilitates the child's recovery and promotes a sense of stability within the placement.
Although much of this work involves supporting carers, it is equally relevant for adults who wish to understand and come to terms with the impact of difficult childhood experiences.
What to expect
I am extremely passionate about my work (ask anyone who knows me!) and gain a great deal of pleasure from seeing the positive change that therapeutic support can bring.
No two people experience trauma in the same way, so I believe therapy should never be a 'one size fits all' process. I draw on a range of evidence-based approaches, including EMDR, Systemic Therapy, Mentalization Based Therapy (MBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), DDP/PACE and CBT, to understand each person's experience and tailor therapy to their individual needs.
My personal and professional experiences give me a great deal of empathy, understanding and insight into the impact of life events on both individuals and families, allowing me to support others in a truly non-judgmental manner.
For some, the decision to enter into therapy may be filled with anxiety, uncertainty and/or embarrassment. With the right therapist, it might be one of the best decisions you ever make!
Training, qualifications & experience
I have a doctorate in Clinical Psychology. I have also undertaken the following additional training courses:
EMDR
Systemic Therapy
Mentalization Based Therapy (MBT)
Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP/PACE model)
Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS)
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
Developmental trauma
Attachment issues
Therapies offered
Fees
£150.00 per session
Additional information
I offer an initial free 15 minute telephone consultation.
Assessment sessions are 1.5 hours and cost £200.00
Therapy sessions are 55 minutes and are charged at £150.00 per session.
Costs for assessments (i.e. cognitive testing) are provided on request.
