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Specialises in
- Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
About me
I have been working in the mental health field for over twenty years in both an employed and voluntary manner. I have worked across many areas of speciality such as eating disorders, forensic, substance misuse, and childhood abuse. I currently work with general mental health conditions, using either CBT or EMDR, or a combination depending on the client's needs and preferences. I offer a friendly, professional approach and work in collaboration with the client to develop a treatment plan which works towards reaching individual goals and creating overall good mental well being.
Areas of interest
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Anxiety Disorders
Depression
Specialist interests and expertise in the following physical conditions
- Eating disorders
- Gastrointestinal disorders
- Gynaecological disorders
- Oncology
- Pain management
- Psychophysiological disorders
About me
Current NHS consultant posts held
I am a lead therapist for the NHS, based in the Knowsley area.
Research interests
Adverse childhood expereinces
Personal interests
PTSD
Awards received
Accredited EMDR Consultant
Accredited CBT therapist
My qualifications & training
Qualifications
- Master of Science in Social Psychology
University of Central Lancashire 2001
- Bachelor of Science Psychology Degree
University of Central Lancashire 2001
Additional training
- EMDR consultant training
EMDR UK and Ireland 2014
- CBT diploma
University of Bolton 2009
- Counselling Skills Level 2
Preston College 2006
- Skills for managing Self Harm and Suicide
SDS 2006
- Focused CBT for Obsessional Problems
BABCP 2008
- Brief Solution Focussed Therapy
SDS 2005
- Treating Eating Disorders with CBT
BABCP 2009
- Cognitive Approach to addressing trauma with psychosis
BABCP 2009
- Contemporary Cognitive Therapy for Anxiety Disorders and Trauma
BABCP 2010
- Overcoming Roadblocks in Trauma
BABCP 2010
- Understanding and treating Excessive Worry and Generalised Anxiety Disorder
BABCP 2010
- Dissociation of the Personality
EMDR UK 2011
- The nature of Eating disorders and the application of EMDR
EMDR UK 2011
- An introduction to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
BABCP 2011
- Body Image Disturbance and Eating Disorders
EMDR UK 2011
- From Dissociation to Integration of he Self
BABCP 2011
- Working with Complex PTSD
BABCP 2013
- EMDR and Ego States
EMDR UK 2014
Details of entry to specialist register
- EMDR UK and Ireland
, 2011
- BABCP
, 2011
Affiliations / memberships
EMDR UK and Ireland
BABCP