ABOUT ME AND MY APPROACH

I am a Clinical Psychologist working with people across the UK, having worked in mental health services in England and Scotland for over fifteen years. I have completed clinical masters and doctoral programmes, and have specialised in therapeutic support for children and young people. Since beginning private work seven years ago, I have also worked extensively with adults. I have worked with people with autism and ADHD, although you do not need a diagnosis for me to tailor my sessions, to make you feel comfortable, so you get the most out of therapy. 

 

I am trained to work with a range of mental health difficulties, such as

Anxiety

Phobias

Obsessive compulsive disorder

Depression

Trauma

Low self-esteem

Sleeping issues

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I offer individual therapy to young people and adults, as well as family sessions to improve relationships among family members.

 

It can be anxiety-provoking to seek support from someone new, especially for children, so I try to create a calm and relaxed environment. I believe that one of the most important aspects of therapy is building a secure therapeutic relationship, in which people feel heard and valued. I have a warm, compassionate and thoughtful approach, and I also try to bring playfulness into sessions where possible. I work with people in a collaborative way, promoting their resilience and confidence.

 

I work with young people or adults either individually or alongside family members or carers, depending on age. I think it is important to get a good understanding of a problem before beginning any work, so I complete a thorough assessment in initial sessions. Once we understand how previous experiences have led to current difficulties and what may be keeping these going, I can choose the most appropriate therapeutic intervention.

I am qualified to deliver a number of therapies, tailored to individual needs. The main models I draw on are:

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Mindfulness

Systemic theory

Attachment theory

 

I am also trained in parenting interventions, such as Mellow Parents and Incredible Years (for which I have gained accreditation). My interest at present is in how perimenopause and menopause affect emotional wellbeing and therefore parenting, supporting mothers with these changes to maintain positive relationships.