My Experience

I have 10 years+ experience working in a range of NHS settings where I have supported individuals of all ages with a variety of mental health needs including PTSD, OCD, Anxiety, Phobias, Low Mood and Low Self-Esteem. I have a special interest in the impact of trauma on our sense of safety and relationships across adulthood and have trained in specialist trauma focused therapies. I currently work within a Community Perinatal team, supporting women and families with mental health challenges before and after having a baby. 

 I have experience working with:

  • PTSD
  • Complex trauma
  • Intergenerational trauma
  • OCD
  • Anxiety
  • Phobias
  • Birth Trauma
  • Pregnancy anxiety & fear of birth
  • Fertility difficulties
  • Bonding difficulties
  • Low mood
  • Low self-esteem

My Values

I value working collaboratively with clients, bringing my expertise in using psychological models to help make sense of difficulties, while acknowledging the expertise a person holds in their own experiences. I am curious about people’s background, cultural & family values and adapt my approach accordingly to align with these. I offer a compassionate and non-judgemental space by fostering safety in the relationship and recognise a person’s courage in coming to therapy. I feel it’s important to follow my client’s lead and work at their pace.

 The Models I Work With

I am trained in a variety of models as a Clinical Psychologist, drawing from these to provide targeted support to meet the needs and preferences of my clients. I have additional training in EMDR and Compassion Focused Therapy to support with a range of difficulties. I am also an accredited Video Interaction Guidance practitioner and Circle of Security Parenting facilitator and can apply these approaches to support around confidence in parenting and breaking cycles of intergenerational trauma.

 Qualifications:

  • Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, University of Essex (2020)
  • Msc in Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience, Goldsmiths College (2015)
  • Bsc Psychology with professional placement, Cardiff University (2012)

 Relevant training:

  • 2024- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR Masterclass
  • 2023-PEMA (Parental-embodied mentalization assessment), Anna Freud
  • 2022- Advanced Clinical Skills in Compassion Focussed Therapy Compassionate Mind Foundation
  • 2021- Circle of Security Facilitator Training, Circle of Security
  • 2020- Intro to Theory & Practice of Compassion Focused Therapy, Compassionate mind foundation
  • 2019- Watch, wait and wonder, OXPIP
  • 2019- Systemic training foundation year, University of Essex

 Professional Registration

Registered Practitioner Psychologist, Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC), PYL039237

Key Models

CBT, CFT, EMDR, Psychodynamic

Age Range

Adults 18+

Key Models

CBT, CFT, EMDR, Parent-Infant Therapy

I work with CYPF

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