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Specialises in
- Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
About me
I worked in mental health for thirty seven years, initially as a Registered Mental Nurse then specialising as a Cognitive Behaviour Therapist. I have spent the last sixteen years working as a Cognitive Behaviour Therapist and have two Post Graduate Diplomas and a Master of Science qualification in this mode of therapy.
I retired from the NHS in 2020 and now work completely independently as Telfor-Smith Partnership, Talking Therapy Solutions.
Previously a technophobe, Covid has facilitated my proficiency in delivering sessions via online video conferencing which enables clients unable to attend in person to engage with therapy.
Areas of interest
Depression; Anxiety disorders; Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
About me
External resources
Current NHS consultant posts held
I retired from the NHS in 2020 after a 37 year career working in mental health, initially as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse for 19 years then as a CBT Therapist for 18 years.
Research interests
My area of special interest is Autism Spectrum Conditions.
Personal interests
After being heavily involved in several community volunteer groups I became disillusioned by the lack of support from local Cllrs. I threw my hat in the ring and am the 1st Green Party Cllr elected in Knowsley on the Town Council & then elected to the Borough Council.
I am passionate about redressing inequalities in my community and Chair (actively) several community groups including a Friends of the Park Group, a Community Food Club & a
group raising funds to support families at Christmas.
My private practice
Practice hours
Practice
Day
Hours
Appt Bookings
- Room 1, High St, Prescot, Merseyside, L34 6GH
- Monday
- 08:00
- 19:00
- 07526 603529
- Room 1, High St, Prescot, Merseyside, L34 6GH
- Tuesday
- 08:00
- 19:00
- 07526 603529
- Room 1, High St, Prescot, Merseyside, L34 6GH
- Wednesday
- 08:00
- 19:00
- 07526 603529
- Room 1, High St, Prescot, Merseyside, L34 6GH
- Thursday
- 08:00
- 19:00
- 07526 603529
- Room 1, High St, Prescot, Merseyside, L34 6GH
- Friday
- 08:00
- 19:00
- 07526 603529
Post treatment communication
Following treatment of a Bupa member, I will communicate with GPs
in line with Department of Health, GMC and appropriate professional bodies
guidelines.
In the event of an urgent query following treatment, Bupa members should use the
following contact details
07526603529
