About me
Are you tired of overthinking what could go wrong, what others think, and what you should be doing? Always on the go, prioritising others and work, while pushing down feelings or memories that hurt? Feeling too much or not enough? You’re not alone.
About You
You may look like you’re coping while your mind never really switches off. Some days feel flat or disconnected, others the feelings arrive fast and hard. There may be stress, people pleasing, second guessing, and a slow drift in energy and motivation over time. Often there are past experiences underneath it all, showing up as triggers, shame, flashbacks, or a constant sense of being on alert. These difficulties can sometimes appear separate yet are often interlinked, and may also look like anxiety, depression, OCD or phobias. None of this means something is wrong with you or that change is not possible. It is what can happen when you have spent years adapting to survive and putting yourself last. I specialise in supporting adults living with the effects of trauma (PTSD or CPTSD), stress and low self esteem, including those with ADHD who want therapy that works with their brain. If you are functioning but not really feeling present or yourself, there is another way.
How Therapy With Me Works
I offer a warm, informal, ADHD friendly space. Together we make sense of what is happening, reduce overwhelm, and focus on changes that fit your life. My approach is integrative, so therapy is tailored to you rather than forced into one model. I draw on training across different therapy approaches and 14 years of supporting people with their mental health, helping so many recover from trauma, move through burnout, and build self esteem. A journey of self discovery that might include working through painful memories safely, easing a nervous system that feels stuck on high alert, and rebuilding boundaries, confidence and self trust so you stop abandoning your own needs. I listen closely, reflect what I notice, and offer clear, practical ideas. We pay attention to the whole of you, including mind and body, relationships, work, rest, and the way you speak to yourself. For ADHD, we make sense of a late or missed diagnosis, reduce shame, and adapt routines and expectations so you are not overextending to meet demands that do not fit.
Getting Started
I work with adults online across the UK and face to face in Melton Mowbray. You can send a message via the button above or the contact page on my website to arrange a free 20 minute video call. It is a chance to meet, ask questions, and see if this feels like a good fit for you. If you do not see a reply within two working days, please check your junk folder. If we decide to work together, we will agree a focus and rhythm that suit you and review regularly so the work stays relevant to what you need now. There are also groups, workshops and a book club if you prefer to begin more gently.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a BABCP-accredited therapist, and a supervisor and trainer. I have over 14 years of experience in the mental health field, working across NHS mental health services, universities, and the private sector. My last role in the NHS was as a Complex Trauma Therapist. I now work as a CBT Lead and Associate Professor on a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology programme, alongside running this private practice.
Therapies I am trained and qualified in:
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Trauma-Focused CBT
- Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
I also incorporate principles from other therapies where helpful, such as Compassion Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, body-based approaches and inner child work.
Qualifications:
- Internal Family Systems Therapy (Level 1), IFS Institute UK
- Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (Level 1, 2 and 3), EMDR Europe
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Therapy for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Oxford Centre for Anxiety Disorders and Trauma
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Supervision, University of Sheffield
- Post Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Staffordshire University
- Master of Science degree in Health Psychology, Aston University
- Bachelor of Science with Honours degree in Human Psychology, Aston University
Additional Training:
- Rethinking ADHD with Gabor Maté
- EMDR with Complex Trauma with Thomas Zimmerman
- Trauma Certification Training: Integration of IFS Therapy & EMDR with Daphne Fatter
- Putting Polyvagal Theory into Practice with Deb Dana
- Trauma-Informed Stabilization Treatment (TIST) with Janina Fisher
- Changing the ADHD Brain: Moving Beyond Medication with David Nowell
- Trauma Conference: The Body Keeps the Score-Trauma Healing Through the Senses with Bessel van der Kolk
- EMDR & Parts Work for Treating Complex Trauma: Somatic Techniques to Decrease Defensiveness and Facilitate Trauma Processing with Arielle Schwartz
- How to Thrive with Adult ADHD with James Kustow
- The Surprising Association Between ADHD & Inflammation with James Kustow
- Somatic Trauma Healing Summit
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
Therapies offered
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Fees
£95.00 per session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Sessions are available online across the UK or face to face in Melton Mowbray. Fees are £95 for 50 minutes or £135 for 90 minutes. I am also an approved provider with the health insurance companies listed above, if you would like to use your policy to fund your sessions.
Sessions are usually weekly, but we can decide together what frequency feels right for you (more or less often if needed). If we use EMDR, 90-minute sessions can be especially helpful for allowing enough time to set up the processing and debrief afterwards. I have been offering trauma-therapy online for many years so you can be reassured that online therapy can be just as effective. You will just need a good internet connection, and a quiet, private space where you can speak freely without interruptions.
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