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Specialises in
- Behaviour Therapy
- Behavioural Couples Therapy
- CBT with Exposure and Response Prevention (CBT with ERP)
- Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT)
- Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
- Counselling
- Trauma focused CBT
About me
Core professional training as a Registered Mental Health Nurse (DipN) at St.Martin's Uni College, Lancaster in 1999. This was followed by a BSC (Hons) degree in Mental Health Nursing at Manchester Metro University in 2002, and a Specialist Practitioner professional qualification in Mental Health Nursing.
Post grad training in the Cognitive and Behavioural Psychotherapies began in 2002-2004 and a PG Dip awarded by University of Liverpool. Further Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Certificate in Couples Counselling (2018). MSc (Distinction) in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, specialising in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (2021).
Accredited with the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies since 2005.
Further professional training undertaken includes intensive training courses in Post Traumatic Stress (2007), CBT Supervision Provision (2008), Cognitive Analytic Therapy (2011), Cognitive Behavioural Analytic System of Psychotherapy for Chronic Depression (2014), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (2016/2017), Integrative Counselling.
Various workshops for Continuing Professional Development; examples inc Compassion Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, Attachment Theory, Suicide Prevention, Children and Adult Support and Protection.
Areas of interest
Anxiety disorders, inc Stress, Phobias, Panic Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, Health and worry/Generalised Anxiety Disorders;
Mood disorders (inc Acute and Chronic Depression);
Self-esteem;
Relationship and interpersonal difficulties;
Trauma and Post Traumatic Stress;
Compassion Focused Therapy and Mindfulness;
Cognitive Behavioural Analytic System of Psychotherapy for Chronic Depression;
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Specialist interests and expertise in the following physical conditions
- Psychophysiological disorders
About me
Current NHS consultant posts held
Most recent NHS post;
Nurse Therapist (CBT),
Midlothian Psychological Therapy Service,
Newbyres Practice,
Gorebridge
Midlothian
Research interests
Existential Therapy
Compassion focused Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Personal interests
Much of my spare time is taken up with voluntary work; for church community projects and the parent council, and enjoy walking in relaxing and beautiful scenery.
Awards received
Certificate for Outstanding achievement award (nominee) for Services to Service Users and Carers 2002.
Specialist Practitioner in Mental Health Nursing 2002.
Publications
Development of staff training framework of carer support (2002,Journal of Mental Health Nursing)
Courses offered to GPs
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and CBT for living with anxiety, depression, stress and chronic health conditions.
My qualifications & training
Qualifications
- CertC (Couples Counselling)
Vital Connexions 2019
- DipC (Integrative Counselling)
Vital Connexions 2019
- PG Dip (CBT)
University of Liverpool 2004
- DipN (RMN)
St Martins University 1999
- BSC (hons) MH Nursing
Manchester Metro University 2002
Additional training
- Intensive course for Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
BABCP 2017
- Introductory course to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
BABCP/ACBS 2016
- Intensive Training on CBASP (for treatment of Chronic Depression)
University of Dundee 2014
- Cognitive Analytic Therapy
NHS Lothian 2011
- CBT Supervisors Training Course
University of Dundee 2008
- Cognitive Therapy for PTSD
BABCP 2006
Details of entry to specialist register
- COSCA
, 2018
- NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse
, 1999
- BABCP
, 2005
- NMC Specialist Practitioner in Mental Health Nursing (Acute)
, 2002
Affiliations / memberships
Association of Contextual Science (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)
My private practice
Practice hours
Practice
Day
Hours
Appt Bookings
- Scottish Borders CBT Services2 Rowan...
- Monday
- 09:30
- 17:00
- 07811 978124
- Scottish Borders CBT Services2 Rowan...
- Tuesday
- 09:30
- 17:00
- 07811 978124
- Scottish Borders CBT Services2 Rowan...
- Wednesday
- 09:30
- 17:00
- 07811 978124
- Scottish Borders CBT Services2 Rowan...
- Thursday
- 09:30
- 17:00
- 07811 978124
- Scottish Borders CBT Services2 Rowan...
- Friday
- 09:30
- 17:00
- 07811 978124
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.