We specialise in EMDR, an evidence based treatment that helps you process the past and to create change in your life

I am a BPS chartered Counselling Psychologist and Associate Fellow, registered with the Health and Care Professions Council, after obtaining a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology from City, University of London.

I am trained and experienced in multiple evidence-based psychological therapies, including Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Attachment-Focused EMDR, Schema Therapy, Narrative Exposure Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, and (Trauma-Focused) Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. I am a certified EMDR Practitioner, and currently undergoing accreditation in both EMDR and Schema Therapy. I practice in an integrative therapeutic style where I combine various therapy models according to the bespoke needs of my client – however, I hold the therapeutic relationship between us as central to all the work we do.

With over 11 years experience in the mental health field, I have worked in both NHS and non-NHS services, supporting diverse individuals across the spectrum of mild to severe problems. I am therefore skilled in the assessment and treatment of common and complex psychological difficulties, including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and complex PTSD, complex trauma, personality disorders, dissociation, anxiety, depression, disordered eating, substance misuse, obsessive compulsive difficulties, and physical/psychosexual issues. I have also supported individuals with accompanied challenges such as relationship difficulties, high levels of self-criticism, complex emotions of shame and guilt, grief and bereavement, identity conflicts, and low self-esteem.

 For the last 5 years I have been building a clinical speciality in trauma and have expertise in supporting survivors of single or multiple traumatic/adverse life experiences. I have worked in specialist services, including complex PTSD and substance misuse, and now split my work between private practice and as a senior psychologist in a specialist psychotherapy NHS service for people struggling with complex PTSD/trauma and complex emotional needs stemming from developmental trauma. I have worked with many kinds of traumatic experiences, including varying severities of childhood abuse/neglect, domestic abuse, interpersonal violence, accidents, birth trauma, racial trauma, military and police trauma, and asylum seekers and refugees. Through trauma focussed therapy, I hope to help survivors make sense of their traumas, heal the impact of their experiences, and move towards growth from trauma.

I am a Counselling Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), an accredited BACP Therapist, and an EMDR Therapist. I have over 12 years experience working therapeutically in both the NHS and private sector services. I bring a wealth of knowledge and understanding to my current role as an associate in private practice. The heart of my therapeutic approach is Person-Centred Counselling, and I integrate Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to adapt sessions to my clients unique needs and experiences.

I have experience working in a range of services, including bereavement, children and young people, older adult psychiatry, adult mental health, health psychology, and working with psychosis. I currently work in private practice. Private practice has allowed me to work flexibly with a variety of individuals presenting with a range of mental health difficulties as well as severe and enduring mental health issues. Private practice offers me the opportunity to focus more on my areas of interest and expertise. My skills lie in working with those who have been impacted by trauma and struggling with relationships, and most importantly, making sense of personal experiences and the impact those continue to have on them today.

Specialist interests and expertise:

• EMDR Therapy (both trauma and non-trauma)

• Relationships

• Low mood and anxiety

• Bereavement, grief, and end of life care

I hold a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology from City University London and am registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Additionally, I have achieved a Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy from the Institute of Psychiatry at Kings College London. I am a certified Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapist and have completed further training in Compassion Focus Therapy (CFT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET).

My comprehensive skill set enables me to offer a wide range of therapeutic interventions, tailored to meet the unique needs of my clients. I have over 10 years of experience working in the NHS, in both primary and secondary care, as well as in the private sector, working with a variety of mental health difficulties. My experience includes working with anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, health anxiety, social anxiety, PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder), and complex trauma.

I have a profound interest and substantial experience in trauma work. Over the course of more than a decade, I have worked with survivors of gender-based violence, sexual violence, and domestic abuse. Most recently, I have extended my expertise to support veterans, demonstrating my dedication to those who have experienced trauma. My approach is centred on empowering individuals to reclaim their lives and find greater meaning and purpose. My hope is that together with my clients, we can create space for thriving and embark on a journey of healing and self-discovery.