About me
Do you feel stuck in your own head - overthinking, second-guessing yourself, or unable to switch off, even when things look “fine” on the outside?
Many of the people I work with are functioning well in their day-to-day lives, but internally feel overwhelmed, mentally exhausted, or caught in patterns they can’t seem to shift. You may have tried to manage things yourself, but find the same difficulties returning.
I am a CBT therapist offering online therapy. I work with a range of difficulties including anxiety, low mood, and stress, and have a particular interest in:
- Overthinking and racing thoughts
- Feeling constantly “on edge” or mentally drained
- Performance anxiety (work, meetings, social situations)
- Difficulty switching off or relaxing
- Feeling stuck in patterns that don’t seem to change.
My approach is grounded in CBT, but goes beyond symptom-focused work. I place a strong emphasis on developing a shared understanding of what may be maintaining your difficulties - including patterns of thinking, emotional responses, and how you relate to yourself and others.
For some clients, this involves working with long-standing patterns such as self-criticism, emotional dysregulation, or difficulties in relationships. Where helpful, I integrate approaches such as DBT and compassion-focused therapy to support this work.
Some people come to therapy with a clear difficulty, while others feel that things are more complex or harder to put into words - both are welcome. We will work together to make sense of your experience and find a way forward that feels meaningful and sustainable.
I aim to offer a collaborative, non-judgemental space where you feel understood, while also supporting you to make practical and lasting changes.
If you feel this approach might be a good fit, you’re welcome to get in touch for an initial discussion.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have been working in the field of psychological support and intervention since 1996, across both NHS and independent settings. I have extensive experience working with a wide range of mental health difficulties, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, eating disorders, and difficulties related to self-harm and suicidality.
My early career included working within The Bethlem Royal Hospital and Maudsley Hospital, where I supported individuals with complex and long-standing psychological difficulties within a therapeutic community setting.
Over the years, I have worked across a variety of services including addictions, eating disorder services, and psychiatric rehabilitation. This has involved both individual and group therapy, as well as working with people experiencing more complex presentations, including emotional dysregulation and the impact of adverse early experiences.
I later trained in CBT and have worked as a High Intensity Therapist within NHS services, delivering evidence-based interventions for anxiety and depression in line with NICE guidance.
I am also trained in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), an evidence-based approach that can be particularly helpful for emotional regulation, self-criticism, and more complex or long-standing difficulties.
My experience allows me to work with both clearly defined problems and more complex presentations, tailoring therapy to the individual rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach.
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 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).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
- Trained in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and experienced in working with clients with Personality Disorders and suicidal behaviours.
- Trained Behavioural Family Therapist since May 2014
- Trained in Compassion Focused Therapy March 2015
Therapies offered
Fees
£80.00 per session
Additional information
£80 p/hr individual sessions
Free phone consultation available before deciding.
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