Meet Your Therapist

My Experience
 

• Extensive Experience: I have dedicated the first 10 years of my career to working with individuals of all ages, in various settings such as residential children's homes and on mental health wards. It was here I experienced how difficulties with early attachment can manifest and develop into long term struggles with mental health.  
   
• Child and Adolescent Focus: I have spent time working on both CAMHS inpatient and outpatient units. My work in CAMHS involved utilising low-intensity CBT with children, aiding them in overcoming challenges and fostering resilience. Moreover, I have considerable experience addressing child anxiety and offering parent support, assisting families in managing anxiety-related issues. My current work with children and young people involves supporting the recovery from trauma, difficulties with friendships and problems with studies / exam stress. 
   
• Psychotherapy for Adults: I currently work in an NHS Talking Therapies service where I have been for over 10 years.  During this time I have been working with individuals over the age of 16 in a local NHS service, first as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) and now as a High Intensity CBT Therapist. I work with people with a range of difficulties such as anxiety, depression and complex PTSD. 
   
• Specialised Expertise: One of my areas of interest is working with childhood trauma. I understand the profound impact that early adverse experiences can have on mental health, leading to a range of issues such as anxiety, depression, attachment disorders, and difficulties in emotional regulation. I have also had additional training in psychodynamic interpersonal therapy (PIT) for people with long term conditions and I have experience of facilitating a persistent pain workshop. I use a blended approach, drawing from other therapeutic modalities which is grounded in empathy and evidence-based practices, aiming to help clients process their past, heal from their wounds, and develop healthier coping mechanisms for a fulfilling life.

My Qualifications

BSc. Hons. Psychology, Manchester Metropolitan University

Post Graduate Certificate in Primary Care Mental Health Intervention (PWP), University of Manchester

Post Graduate Diploma in CBT, University of Chester

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

• Introduction to Psychodynamic interpersonal Therapy (PIT)
• Introduction to Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT)
• Cognitive therapy for PTSD
• Cognitive therapy for people abused in childhood
• CBT for Ticks in childhood
• Trauma-Focussed CBT for children and young people