Qualifications

4 years post graduate training

Therapeutic Approach

Hypnotherapy, REBT, CBT (General)

Membership body

NCS

Years practicing

7 years

Issues worked with

Attachment issues, Bereavement, Childhood abuse, Chronic fatigue, Chronic pain, Drugs, Gambling, Gaming, Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), HIV/AIDS, Health anxiety, Identity issues, Mood instability, Personal growth/wellbeing, Sexual abuse, Social anxiety, Insomnia, Loneliness, Physical health, Sexuality, Stress, Suicidal thoughts, Personality disorders, Long Covid, Alcohol, Cancer, Emotional abuse, Fertility and pregnancy, Addiction, Bullying, Depression, Chronic or acute health conditions, Disordered eating, Anger, LGBTQ+, Parenting, Rape/sexual assault, Sexual identity, Sexual matters, PTSD, Phobias, Self-harm, OCD, Trauma, Work-related issues, Complex Grief, Menopause, ADHD/ADD, Abuse (unspecified), Anxiety (Worries, Fears, Panic), Grief/Loss, Spirituality/Religion, Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Academic Stress, Adjustment/Changes, Bipolar Disorder, Brain Fog, Burnout/Fatigue, Confidence/Self-esteem, Disassociation, Divorce, Emotional Expression, Family issues/relationships, Financial concerns, Friendships, Gender identity (incl. dysphoria), Illness in the family, Leaving University, Low/Depressed Mood, Marriage, Miscarriage, Parental Alcohol/Drug Problems, Parental Separation/Divorce, Perfectionism, Post-Natal Depression (PND), Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), Public Speaking/Performance Anxiety, Relationships with Academic Staff, Sleep Problems.

Special interest areas

I am an experienced and qualified Psychotherapist. I work with all forms of depression and anxiety including GAD (generalised anxiety disorder), OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder), PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) and BDD (body dysmorphic disorder), panic attacks, panic disorder, low self esteem and low self confidence. I also work with clients with relationship concerns. Due to my Health Psychology training I specialise in working with Health Anxiety which currently is a concern for many people due to the Covid 19 pandemic. Health Anxiety is my special interest and I work with all types of health concerns. I have a special interest in helping people with ADHD as along with our understanding of this condition is increasing so too are the diagnoses. We are now able to look at the struggles people have very differently. I believe it is important to help relieve the symptoms and to help make the condition less of a problem in every day life. It is necessary to put in place therapeutic support strategies to help achieve these. This should be done collaboratively, supportively and goal orientated. As clients self esteem and communication ability is often negatively affected I believe these are important areas to also work on and I do this working integratively using other forms of therapy such as CBT, REBT and Compassion Focused Therapy. .

Personal Statement

I am a CBT/REBT Therapist. REBT is an action-oriented approach that’s focused on helping people deal with irrational beliefs and learn how to manage their emotions, thoughts, and behaviours in a healthier, more realistic way. When people hold irrational beliefs about themselves or the world, problems can result. The goal of REBT is to help people recognize and alter those beliefs and negative thinking patterns in order to overcome psychological problems and mental distress.