About
I am a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist with over 25 years working in mental health. Prior to counselling, I worked in health care firstly as a general nurse, and then as a mental health nurse.
I am passionate about making a positive difference to the people that I see, and aim to provide a high quality individual service to my clients on their therapy journey. I offer a safe and non-judgemental space for clients to explore their issues.
I have experience of working with clients both face to face and remotely. I am a practicing integrative therapist which means I offer various modalities of therapy to fit the client’s needs. I am also an accredited interpersonal psychotherapist (IPT). This therapy works on the relational aspects of a client’s difficulties, and is an effective and pragmatic approach to overcoming depression.
I am also experienced in CBT, mindfulness and compassion-focussed therapy, as well as in person-centred approach. I am a qualified life coach, and have recently expanded my skills to offer ADHD coaching.
I have worked for Priory both in a hospital and outpatient clinic setting. During this time I have facilitated groups, been a clinical supervisor, lead telephone assessment therapist , as well as building up my own individual client case load.
Training
- ADHD coaching
- Compassion-focussed therapy
- Mindfulness-based stress
- Reduction/Mindfulness-based CBT
- Bereavement therapy
- Assessment, risk assessment and intervention in crisis situations
- Attachment theory in practice
Registrations
- I am accredited with National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society
- I am also accredited with IPT UK