My Experience

I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years’ experience in the NHS or private practice.  I have worked with adolescents and adults in a number of settings, presenting with a range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, PTSD, personality disorder, psychosis and complex trauma.

My Values

I believe that the relationship between therapist and client is a key factor in the effectiveness of psychological therapy. I work in a warm, compassionate way to help you discover how to make changes in your life. My approach is collaborative and at your pace. I am continually amazed at the strength and resilience of the people I work with. I believe that we all have the capacity to heal and live life to our potential; whatever our background. It would be a privilege to be on your journey with you.

The Models I Work With

I am able to offer EMDR, CBT and DBT informed work to tailor therapy to meet your needs.  I often use EMDR as I find it effective with a range of presentations including PTSD, anxiety and depression.  I have a particular interest in using attachment based EMDR to help clients to work through and process childhood trauma.  

Clinic Information

I hold a clinic in New Milton in the New Forest and in Southampton, Hampshire.  I offer face to face and virtual appointments Monday to Thursday between 8:30 am and 2:30 pm.  I work with clients aged 14 years and upwards.

Training and Qualifications

  • EMDR training part 1, 2, 3 and 4, EMDR Academy (2022).
  • ISST Approved Training Module 1: Essentials of Schema Therapy – Conceptualisation and Key Skills, Schema Therapy NI (2022).
  • ISST Approved Training Module 2: Deepening Schema Therapy Practice – Working with Complex Cases, Schema Therapy NI (2022).
  • Regulating Emotions in a DBT way, Christine Dunkley (2019).
  • Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (8 week course), Rowans Hospice (2011).
  • Teaching Clients to use Mindfulness Skills, British Psychological Society (2010).
  • Emotion Regulation Treatment, Psychological Therapies Training (2007).
  • Compassion Focused Therapy for disrupted childhood attachments and traumatic experiences, BABCP (2014).
  • Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, University of Surrey (2006).
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Therapy for Severe Mental Health Problems, University of Southampton (2012).
  • MSc Health Psychology, University of Southampton (2000).
  • BSc (Hons) Psychology (2:1), University of Southampton (1998)

Professional Registration

Registered Practitioner Psychologist, Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), PYL 18279.
Chartered Clinical Psychologist, British Psychological Society (BPS), 99953.
Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP), 130297.

 

Age Range

14+

Key Models

CBT, DBT, EMDR

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