Qualifications

Dpsych Clinical Psychology, MA Clinical Psychology

Therapeutic Approach

Integrative, Person-centred, CBT (General)

Membership body

HCPC (Accred.)

Years practicing

10 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), Autism spectrum disorder.

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.