About
Nancy is a British-American citizen (she/her), practising eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) and integrative psychotherapy. She worked in mental health for 27 years, in both the USA and the UK. She brings a holistic approach to mental healthcare, going where the client is and wants to be. The therapeutic relationship is an important partnership that enables respect of both parties working on goals towards recovery. Nancy’s specialty is working with trauma and attachment wounds, however, she also works with depression, anxiety-related presentations, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), personality difficulties, eating disorders/disordered eating, and family systemic work. She understands the importance of putting the client at the heart of what we do. She is committed and passionate about helping the client get the most out of their therapeutic journey.
Position at Priory
Sessional EMDR and integrative psychotherapist in the outpatient therapy service. Nancy is a member of EMDR Association UK and Europe, the British Association of Social Workers (BASW), and works as an independent contractor for other organisations and insurance companies.
Training
- Bachelor of Art (BA) in Psychology and Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) - University of St Francis (Joliet Il, USA), 1997
- Master of Social Work (MSW), clinical social work tract focus on educational psychology - University of Denver (Colorado, USA)
- Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW - similar to UK approved mental health practitioner (AMHP)) – awarded in Washington State, 2001. Ability to practise psychological services and diagnosis in the state of Washington
- EMDR training – EMDR Works Ltd, 2020. Member of EMDR Association UK and Europe
- Since 2020, consistent training in EMDR and attendance at EMDR conference in March 2024
- Hypnotherapy training with Ali Campbell, 2024
Research interests
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Body Memories in relation to physical, sexual, and emotional abuse. (research towards completion of a book, ongoing)