My Experience

I have worked in the NHS since 2013, supporting people across the lifespan from young children to older adults with a range of difficulties, including people who have had strokes or brain injuries, long term neurological conditions and learning disabilities.

I have experience of working with a range of issues including:

  • Abuse 
  • Anxiety including panic, social anxiety and phobias
  • Bereavement and difficulties coming to terms with long term conditions
  • Couples work
  • Depression and low mood
  • Fertility difficulties
  • Low self-esteem
  • Memory problems, including dementia
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  • Relationship difficulties
  • Stress
  • Trauma including PTSD

In my current role in the NHS, I work in an Older Adult Mental Health Team, supporting clients with managing mental health problems, the stress of being carers, and working with people with cognitive difficulties including memory problems. I also have specialist interest in supporting people with long-term health problems or multiple issues including both physical and mental health problems. Through my research, I have developed a particular interest in working with couples – particularly where the male partner may be experiencing mental health problems. 

My Values

I value the importance of a safe therapeutic relationship, where clients are supported to explore their difficulties. Taking the step to see a therapist is understandably very challenging, so developing a collaborative, empathic working relationship is a very important element. I aim to support clients to develop new perspectives and enthusiasm for change based on their strengths. 

The Models I Work With

I am trained in a range of therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic therapy, Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Behavioural Activation and Systemic therapy. I aim to tailor the model used to you, adjusting the techniques to meet your needs and objectives. We can work to integrate therapies, or use them in their pure form depending on the outcomes you desire.  

Clinic Information

I currently offer face to face appointments in Bournemouth on a Monday daytime and a virtual clinic on a Friday daytime. I work with people from 16 years upwards. 

Training and Qualifications

  • July 2026 – Wessex Dementia Research Conference (Memory Assessment and Research Centre) 
  • BABCP top up training with CPD topics attended including working with LGBTQ+ populations, CBT for trauma, and transdiagnostic formulations. University  of Oxford.
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  • Cognitive Analytic Therapy Foundation Training (Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust), 2022-2023
  • ACT for Neurorehabilitation – Psychology Chartered  May 2017
  • Bereavement and Loss – Southern Health  June 2017
  • Mindfulness Training – The Rowans Hospice May/June 2017
  • Clinical Supervisor training – Southampton University April 2014
  • Compassion Focussed Therapy – Paul Gilbert May 2016
  • Working with People with Autism – ADRC 2012
  • Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, 2016
  • MSc Experimental Psychology, 2010
  • BSc (hons) Medical Neuroscience, 2009

Professional Registration

Health and Care Professions Council: PYL33541

Age Range

16+

Key Models

ACT, CAT. CBT, DBT

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