Qualifications

Masters in Social Work, PGDip in Evidence Based Psychological Therapies

Therapeutic Approach

Integrative, Person-centred, CBT (specialist)

Membership body

BABCP (Accred.), BABCP

Years practicing

17 years

Issues worked with

Adoption, Attachment issues, Bereavement, Childhood abuse, Chronic fatigue, Chronic pain, Cultural identity, Dementia, Drugs, Dyslexia, Foster care, Gambling, Gaming, Autism spectrum disorder, Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), HIV/AIDS, Health anxiety, Identity issues, Mood instability, Multiple sclerosis, Personal growth/wellbeing, Physical abuse, Psychosis, Sexual abuse, Social anxiety, Insomnia, Loneliness, Physical health, Schizophrenia, Sexuality, Stress, Suicidal thoughts, Personality disorders, Long Covid, Refugees and displacement, Alcohol, Cancer, Domestic abuse, 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, Romantic Relationships, Spirituality/Religion, Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Abortion, Academic Stress, Adjustment/Changes, Bipolar Disorder, Brain Fog, Burnout/Fatigue, Confidence/Self-esteem, Disassociation, Divorce, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dysphasia, Dyspraxia, Emotional Expression, Family issues/relationships, Financial concerns, Friendships, Gender identity (incl. dysphoria), Illness in the family, Immigration, Learning difficulties (general), Leaving University, Low/Depressed Mood, Marriage, Memory/Amnesia (or cognitive impairment), 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 specialise in working with children and their families, teenagers, and adults in treating anxiety and depression symptoms. This may be worry, ocd, social anxiety, panic and depression. I work at your pace, and support you to achieve your goals. I have worked with lots of children, young people, and adults who have Neurodiverse differences. I will listen to your needs, and we can work together to ensure that you get the best benefits from these sessions. I feel passionate about building on individual strengths, to enable everyone to thrive. .

Personal Statement

I am an accredited CBT therapist. CBT focuses on how our thoughts impact our emotions and behavioural responses. It looks at how we can get stuck in a negative cycle, and helps to equip us to break those negative cycles as well as equip us with new skills to manage and overcome difficulties.