Qualifications

Dpsych Clinical Psychology, MA Clinical Psychology

Therapeutic Approach

Integrative, Person-centred, CBT (General)

Membership body

HCPC (Accred.)

Years practicing

9 years

Issues worked with

Loneliness, Schizophrenia, Insomnia, Bipolar Disorder, Cultural identity, Attachment issues, Childhood abuse, Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), Physical abuse, Bereavement, Sexual abuse, Spirituality/Religion, Disordered eating, Romantic Relationships, Sexual matters, Sexual identity, Domestic abuse, Phobias, Emotional abuse, Grief/Loss, Personality disorders, Anxiety (Worries, Fears, Panic), Depression, Adoption, Drugs, Foster care, Gambling, Gaming, HIV/AIDS, Health anxiety, Identity issues, Mood instability, Personal growth/wellbeing, Psychosis, Social anxiety, Physical health, Sexuality, Stress, Suicidal thoughts, Refugees and displacement, Alcohol, Addiction, Bullying, Anger, LGBTQ+, Parenting, Rape/sexual assault, PTSD, Self-harm, OCD, Trauma, Work-related issues, Complex Grief, Menopause, ADHD/ADD, Abuse (unspecified), Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Abortion, Academic Stress, Adjustment/Changes, Burnout/Fatigue, Confidence/Self-esteem, Disassociation, Divorce, Emotional Expression, Family issues/relationships, Financial concerns, Friendships, Gender identity (incl. dysphoria), Leaving University, Low/Depressed Mood, Marriage, Miscarriage, Parental Alcohol/Drug Problems, Parental Separation/Divorce, Perfectionism, Post-Natal Depression (PND), Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), Public Speaking/Performance Anxiety, Relationships with Academic Staff, Sleep Problems, University Pressures (non-academic).

Special interest areas

I have special experience working with personality disorders.

Personal Statement

As a therapist I pull from different therapeutic models depending on the presenting problems. This may be using Dialectical Behavioural therapy techniques, or Cognitive behavioural approaches.I adopt an interview/conversational style approach.

I hope to create a safe place where a person can explore those situations and emotional reactions that are impacting their life.

I'm an HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist. Having completed my Doctoral Training in Los Angeles, California, I have been working with a range of individuals suffering from various mental health issues, both in the USA and the UK. I have experience of working with the following common, mild-moderate mental health problems: depression, anxiety disorders, mood regulation and relationship issues. 

Over my 5 years of clinical experience, I has worked in a variety of in-patient and community settings, and have specific training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, motivational interviewing, and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy. 

Additionally, since 2012 I have developed expertise in diagnostic assessments, including the assessment and diagnosis of ADHD in both children and adults.  I have completed such assessments in schools, universities, hospitals, and forensic settings, and have worked to research effective and evidence based strategies to manage symptoms of ADHD in a variety of settings.