My Experience

I have worked in NHS mental health services as a Clinical Psychologist since 1999, working primarily with children, adolescents and families although also have experience in adult services. This has been in a variety of different community settings, but the nature of this work has been largely on severe and complex mental health difficulties.

I can help with a range of common emotional difficulties in young people including:

  • Anxiety disorders including social anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, panic, fears, separation anxiety and phobias
  • Attachment and relational difficulties
  • Behaviour concerns
  • Challenges in parenting (including adopted children)
  • Depression and low mood
  • Issues affecting school attendance
  • Low self-esteem
  • Self-harming behaviours
  • Tics
  • Trauma including abuse and PTSD

My approach is inclusive and neuro affirmative and I can support young people who are or are suspected neurodivergent.

My Values

For me therapy is a team effort approached collaboratively, and I will work with you towards a shared understanding of your difficulties within a warm and respectful environment. I can offer different perspectives on possible ways forward whilst being alongside you, and I want to give you the confidence and skills to achieve the kind of life that you want. I am passionate about helping young people and families live valued and fulfilled lives, and actively support parents in this process. I follow best practice guidelines, while at the same time tailoring my approach to fit with your individual needs.

Models I work with

I have further training in Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) both for young people and adults and Dyadic Developmental Therapy (DDP). I also use mindfulness based approaches and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT). I can use models in their pure form, or adapt my approach to draw on a variety of different models to suit your situation and preference. Having an integrative approach is a common way of working for Clinical Psychologists.

Clinic Information

I currently hold a clinic in Southampton and offer face to face appointments on Monday morning and Monday and Wednesday evenings. I work with children and young people up to 25 years. 

Training and qualifications

  • Adapting Therapy for Neurodivergent Children and Young People. The Neurodiversity Practice, January 2026
  • Tuning Up Your EMDR Practice, February 2024, Justin Havens
  • DNA-V, Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust, 2 day training, 2024
  • EMDR, EMDR Association, September 2020
  • Dyadic Developmental Therapy Level 1, Psychology Associates, 2018
  • Enhanced Supervision Training, University of Reading, 2016
  • Mindfulness for Children and Families, Bangor Centre for Mindfulness Research and Practice, 2014
  • Families Learning about Self-harm (FLASH), Ministry of Parenting, 2014.
  • Teaching Clients to Use Mindfulness Skills, Stanton Psychological Services, 2013
  • DBT Intensive Training, British Isles DBT Training, 2009
  • CAT Practitioner Training, ACAT, 2006
  • Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsych), University of Southampton, 1999
  • BA in European Social Psychology, University of Kent at Canterbury, 1994

Professional Registration

Registered Practitioner, Health Professions Council (HCPC)
British Psychological Society
Association of Cognitive Analytic Therapy

 

 

 

Age Range

5+

Key Models

CAT, CBT, DBT, EMDR

I work with CYPF

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