About Me
Training & Qualifications
For over 12 years I’ve had the privilege of being able to sit with people and listen, explore and support as they work through the challenges that life can bring. I have worked in a wide range of settings including the NHS, education and charity organisations. Within the NHS I have worked in outpatient and inpatient services across both mental health and highly specialist medical teams. I have worked with people who have with a wide range of psychological difficulties; from longstanding and complex to those seeking a space to explore and develop themselves. I strongly believe the therapeutic relationship is central and therefore I support and encourage everyone to find their best therapist fit. I believe therapy is about growth and cultivation in all areas of life and so regardless of experience, therapy is available to everyone.
I have taught at undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral level as well as to various health professionals including consultant level medical staff. I hold honorary clinical lecturer status and have delivered workshops and presentations at both local and international conferences.
I carry out medicolegal assessment and treatment. I have acted as an expert witness to the courts for over 100 cases.
Qualifications
PGCert Postgraduate Certificate in Online Therapy
DClinPsy Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
MSc Psychological Therapy in Primary Care
BSc Hons (upper) Psychology
Clinical Experience
Primary Care Mental Health Team (NHS)
Adult Mental Health (NHS)
HIV & Sexual Health (NHS)
Gender Identity Service (NHS)
Adult Diabetes Psychology Service (NHS)
Forensic Mental Health (NHS)
Child and Family Mental Health (NHS)
Older Adult Psychology Service (NHS)
Intellectual Disability Psychology Service (NHS)
Bipolar Scotland
Professional Registration
Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
British Psychological Society (BPS) - Chartered Member
Norwegian Directorate of Health
Norwegian Psychological Association
Post Qualification Training
Civil Litigation for Registered Psychologists
Expert Witness Essentials
Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) (Level 1-3)
Attachment-focussed EMDR
EMDR for OCD
EMDR for Couples
Schema Therapy for Couples
Schema Therapy Innovations
Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT)- Advanced Practice Skills
CFT - Complex Cases
CFT for Post Natal Depression
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Couples
ACT for Trauma
ACT - Intermediate Skills
ACT - Physical Health
ACT - Grief
ACT - OCD
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for Complicated Grief
Cognitive Behavioural Chair Work
Single Session CBT
Integrated Behavioural Couples Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural & Generic Supervision Skills
Quality Improvment