Growing up I came to understand first-hand how challenging school can be not realising I had dyslexia found the whole education process very challenging. Going through this I feel I have first-hand appreciation of some of the anxiety and emotional distress school can have on emotional wellbeing. I know and am confident that this makes me strong in relating to young people who may find education problematic.

Looking for a competent therapist, you will be relieved to know I was successful in achieving a psychology degree, largely driven by a passion for understanding why we as humans behave and respond to situations in the way we do. Further to this degree I then went on to secure a Master’s in social work leading me to a career working therapeutically in child protection services and with looked after children. It is in this area of work I developed strong skills in helping to form strong relationships and how to engage often hard to reach and resistant clients.

With a desire to move further into therapeutic work I began working within CAMHS service in 2016 as part assistant service manager and part senior CBT practitioner.  Qualifying as an IAPT CBT therapist I am confident and experienced in working with a wide range of challenges. I am comfortable and experienced in working with clients with PTSD, trauma, OCD, social anxiety, and health anxiety. It is always exciting to guide clients move through their journey of recovery.

It is important to note, whilst my full-time work has largely been working with young people, I am experienced in working with adults also. It is my private practice that I am working with adults of a range of mental health difficulties and have a huge success in the promotion of good health and recovery.

Further to CBT intervention, I have a holistic and integrative approach using a wealth of previous training. This includes a wide range of theoretical approaches and models, including Attachment Theory, Psychodynamic, Transactional Analysis, Gestalt and many more.