Finder

Specialises in

• Applied Relaxation
• Behavioural Activation (BA)

• CBT with Exposure and Response Prevention (CBT with ERP)
• Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)

• Mindfulness based CBT
• Trauma focused CBT

About me

Understanding mental health has been my passion and area of work for 40 years. I began working as a care assistant in a large psychiatric hospital at the age of 17. I went on to train as a mental health social worker an worked in South London community based mental health services for 25 years. I trained in psychotherapy and counselling approaches at the Centre for Counselling and Psychotherapy (CCPE) in the 90s and before qualifying as a CBT psychotherapist in 2011. I have also trained in Cognitive Hypnotherapy and Neuro-Linguistic Programming.
I aim to adapt my approach to the individual needs, personality and life experiences of each client and draw on my knowledge of many therapy approaches, such as Mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

Areas of interest

Generalised Anxiety; Panic and Agoraphobia; Social Anxiety; Specific Phobias; Post Traumatic Stress; Obsessive Compulsive Disorder; Depression; Loss and Bereavement; Stress Management; Building Self Esteem and Self Confidence; Public Speaking; Managing Career/Role changes.

Specialist interests and expertise in the following physical conditions

• Cardiac conditions
• Gastrointestinal disorders

• Oncology
• Pain management

• Psychophysiological disorders
• Physical disability