Qualifications
MSc Counselling Psychology, BSc Psychology, Certificate in Humanistic Integrative Counselling, Certificate in Counselling Skills
Therapeutic Approach
CFT, Schema, Goal Oriented, Solution Focused, Positive Psychology, Integrative
Membership body
BACP (Accred.)
Years practicing
23 years
Issues worked with
Anxiety (Worries, Fears, Panic), Romantic Relationships, Trauma, Sexual identity, Phobias, Anger, Emotional abuse, Depression, Confidence/Self-esteem, Bullying, Grief/Loss, Loneliness, Cultural identity, Attachment issues, Social anxiety, Childhood abuse, Stress, Personal growth/wellbeing, Suicidal thoughts, Physical abuse, Sexual abuse, Rape/sexual assault, PTSD, LGBTQ+, Autism spectrum disorder, ADHD/ADD.
Special interest areas
I have extensive experience and specialise in working with social anxiety, low self-esteem and ADHD.
Personal Statement
I use evidence-based methods in terms of what works on specific issues.
I help people change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours that maintain their issues, such as anxiety, phobias and depression.
Schema Therapy helps people understand long-term patterns, so they can learn to better meet their emotional needs.
Compassion Focused Therapy helps people overcome shame, excessive self-criticism and low self-esteem.
A Solution Focused approach permeates the way I work by motivating clients to work towards positive goals, rather than getting lost in problems.
Positive Psychology helps people harness strengths, qualities and values to overcome challenges and build resilience.
I empower clients to make positive changes, by giving them the tools to overcome problems, and maintain their gains in the future. I work in a collaborative way with clients where together we make sense of why they are stuck in the present and how we achieve their goals.