My Experience

I am a Clinical Psychologist registered with the Health Care and Professionals Council (HCPC). I work in both NHS and private settings and have extensive experience and specialism working across children, young people, families and adult settings. I work with children, young people and families to navigate difficulties related to mental health, autism and learning differences. 

I can support you with a range of mental health difficulties including

  • Anger
  • Anxiety (including panic, phobias, social anxiety)
  • Depression and low mood
  • Difficulties related to emotion regulation
  • Low Self-esteem
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)   
  • Relationship Difficulties
  • Stress 
  • Suicidal thoughts

The usual first step is to arrange a time which suits you for an initial psychological assessment. At this appointment you will have the opportunity to discuss your main needs, difficulties and goals and if appropriate I can help to identify how these might be met through psychological therapy. You will also be able to ask any questions you might have about how therapy works.

 

My Values

I believe that therapy can be a window of opportunity for change and, at the same time, a place for acceptance too. My values centre on providing a therapy space that is meaningful, helpful and effective to my clients in line with their hopes and goals. I also believe that therapy is a space to facilitate change and to ‘hand over’ the understanding, skills and strategies needed to move forward into the next phase of your journey.

 

The Models I Work With

As a Clinical Psychologist I am trained in a variety of models which I typically use in an integrative manner, which means I take the skills and tools from a variety of modes to create a bespoke and individualised therapy experience targeted specifically at your needs. The main therapy modes I draw on are Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement and Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR). I am also informed by Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and Schema Therapy.

Clinic Information

I have a virtual clinic on a Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. I can also offer face to face appointments in Portsmouth on request.

 

 

 

 

Age Range

0+

Key Models

CBT, Schema, DBT

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