About me
I have been working in mental health for the past 14 years, with 10 years spent working within NHS services. I have been working in private practice for the past three years. I have extensive experience working with adults experiencing a range of emotional disorders, such as depression and anxiety, and challenging life circumstances.
I have a particular passion for supporting people who are living with Long Term Physical health conditions, such as chronic pain, IBS, and Long COVID utilising CBT and Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) approaches.
I frequently work with neurodivergent people who may be struggling with stress, anxiety, emotional regulation, or low mood. When working with clients with ADHD and/or autism I deliver neuro-affirming CBT.
I have delivered workshops for the BABCP on working with members LQBTQI+ community and deliver inclusive CBT for all genders and sexualities.
I completed my CBT training at the University of Reading, where I also hold a lectureship training the next generation of CBT therapists. This role enables me to be as up-to-date as possible with emerging evidence and evidence-based practice.
My approach is based on your own needs and goals for therapy and would be happy to talk through your options. I work to the ethical standards and policies of the BABCP and I hold for professional indemnity to practice as a therapist in the UK.
Additional training attended
Long-term health Conditions top-up training
CBT for Health Anxiety & Medically Unexplained Symptoms
Delivering CBT with autistic clients to improve mental health
CBT for Adult ADHD
Psychological approaches to persistent pain
Cultural sensitivity in clinical practice
Developing cultural competencies in clinical supervision
Acceptance Commitment Therapy Introductory Workshop
An Introduction to the ACT Matrix
An Introduction to LGBTQ+ Affirmative CBT
Qualifications
BSc (Hons) Psychology - University of Portsmouth
MSc Clinical Psychology - University of Bournemouth
PG Diploma Evidence-based psychological therapy (Low Intensity) - University of Reading
PG Diploma Evidence-based psychological therapy (High Intensity CBT) - University of Reading