About Me

I have worked in the NHS since 2006 and completed my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Southampton in 2010. Over the years, I have worked with people experiencing a wide range of emotional and physical health difficulties. I have also developed and led NHS services, supporting both individuals and multidisciplinary teams.

I believe that feeling safe, understood, and valued is the foundation of effective therapy. My priority is to provide a warm, compassionate, and collaborative space where we can work together in a way that feels right for you.

Alongside my core clinical psychology training, I am an accredited EMDR therapist with additional training in both the Recent Traumatic Episode Protocol (R-TEP) and Group Traumatic Episode Protocol (G-TEP). This enables me to support people following recent traumatic events as well as those processing longer-standing trauma. I have also undertaken additional specialist training in working with neurodivergent individuals and work in a neuro-affirming, strengths-based way.

I have particular experience supporting people with:

The emotional impact of long-term health conditions
Persistent physical symptoms, including Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), and the interaction between physical health, stress, and the nervous system
Trauma, including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Depression
Anxiety, including health anxiety, social anxiety, phobias, and agoraphobia
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Neurodivergence, including supporting autistic and ADHD adults with emotional wellbeing, adjustment, and burnout.

My training and clinical experience allow me to draw on a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT). I also have experience in supporting nervous system regulation, helping people better understand the connection between mind and body and develop practical strategies to reduce overwhelm and feel more grounded. Together, we can find the approach, or combination of approaches, that best meets your needs.

Alongside individual therapy, I offer consultation, clinical supervision, reflective practice, post-incident support, teaching, and training for healthcare professionals and teams. I can provide both brief, focused interventions and longer-term therapy, depending on your goals and circumstances.