Qualifications

• BACP (Accredited Member) • British Psychological Society — Graduate Member (MBPsS) • Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development — Chartered Member • Institute of Leadership & Management — Fellow • BACP (Accredited Member) • British Psychological Society — Graduate Member (MBPsS) • Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development — Chartered Member • Institute of Leadership & Management — Fellow

Therapeutic Approach

TA, Integrative, Psychodynamic, CBT (General)

Membership body

BACP (Accred.), MBACP (accred.)

Years practicing

12 years

Issues worked with

Relationships with Academic Staff, Financial concerns, Emotional Expression, Brain Fog, Anxiety Disorder (GAD), LGBTQ+, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Sexuality, Identity issues, Chronic pain, Sleep Problems, Low/Depressed Mood, Burnout/Fatigue, Work-related issues, Sexual identity, Attachment issues, Bereavement, Drugs, Autism spectrum disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Personal growth/wellbeing, Social anxiety, Spirituality/Religion, Insomnia, Loneliness, Physical health, Stress, Suicidal thoughts, ADHD/ADD, Alcohol, Family issues/relationships, Fertility and pregnancy, Addiction, Anxiety (Worries, Fears, Panic), Depression, Disordered eating, Parenting, Sexual matters, Grief/Loss, PTSD, Phobias, Romantic Relationships, Confidence/Self-esteem, OCD, Trauma, Gender identity (incl. dysphoria).

Special interest areas

My specialism is Transactional Analysis (or TA). This is a form of therapy whereby I work with my clients to help them understand their behaviors and where these come from and most importantly how to change them.

Personal Statement

I’m a BACP-accredited psychotherapist and clinical supervisor with 12 years’ experience working with individuals, couples and families. I hold a Master’s degree in Psychology and am a Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society (MBPsS). This means I actively integrate up-to-date psychological theory, research and evidence into my work, strengthening the rationale behind the techniques and interventions we use together.

My area of interest is Transactional Analysis (TA) within an integrative framework that also draws on psychodynamic thinking and CBT. I’m trained in trauma stabilisation and parts work, helping clients understand which “parts” of self are leading in the moment and how to regain balance in everyday life. Alongside clinical work, I supervise other therapists and am an active researcher—currently focusing on men’s experience and personality. I also teach in Higher Education and course lead the Counselling School Programs.

With a background as a Fellow of the Institute of Leadership & Management and a Chartered Member of the CIPD, I also support clients with workplace issues such as bullying, leadership style, and complex relationships at work.

How I work with couples & families

I take a structured, compassionate approach. We use the Couples Satisfaction Index (CSI) and Sternberg’s Triangular Theory of Love (intimacy • passion • commitment) to understand what brought you together and what’s changed. My standard couples pathway is:

1. Joint assessment
2. Individual session (partner A)
3. Individual session (partner B)
4. Joint goals session — we agree aims and a plan for therapy

This sequence gives each partner safe space to speak freely and helps us set clear, shared objectives.

For more information, visit: lifeinaction.co.uk