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Specialises in

• Applied Relaxation
• Behavioural Activation (BA)

• CBT with Exposure and Response Prevention (CBT with ERP)
• Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)

• Mindfulness based CBT
• Solution Focused Brief Therapy

Bupa specialist

• Child and Adolescent Mental Health services

Offers

• Face-to-face consultations
• Video and telephone consultations

About me

I provide specialist psychological support for adults and young people navigating emotional difficulties, long-term health conditions, or life's challenges.

I have worked as a Clinical Psychologist in the NHS for almost 20 years. In 2018 I started an independent practice alongside my NHS work to help more people identify their challenges, clarify their values and reconnect with what matters most, and develop a clear path towards positive change.

It's important to me that my practice is evidence-based and effective, I only agree to work with someone who I genuinely feel I can help.

I have a specialist interest in anxiety-related difficulties and physical health conditions. I have helped hundreds of people facing challenges such as health anxiety, generalised anxiety, OCD, phobias, social anxiety, panic, pain, ill-health and chronic stress or burnout.

I am proud to be a member of the UK Sports Institute (UKSI) Mental Health Practitioner Network, helping elite athletes maintain their mental health and emotional resilience in high-performance environments.

Over the years I have seen first-hand the importance of the relationship between therapist and client. This is why I'll take the time to ensure you feel genuinely heard, understood, and respected. It's only natural to feel apprehensive about reaching out for help, or opening up to someone new, so I do my best to create a safe and supportive space where you can speak openly, explore challenges without judgment, and feel empowered to move forward at your own pace.

My approach is compassionate and collaborative, working towards your individual goals to ensure that therapy focuses on what truly matters to you, using evidence-based therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT), Behavioural Therapy and and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR).

I offer daytime and evening appointments that are both online and face to face in Stockport.

Please visit my website for more information and contact me to arrange a no obligation brief telephone call to discuss options.

Areas of interest

I have extensive experience in working with adults facing emotional difficulties such as anxiety, low mood, stress, low self-esteem, ill-health, grief and life transitions.

I have over 20 years' experience of working within the NHS supporting young people and their families with a wide range of emotional challenges.

I have a specialist interest in supporting both adults and young people living with anxiety conditions, in addition to working with clients with physical health issues such as respiratory problems, chronic pain, gastroenterology and immunology conditions, heart issues, diabetes, rheumatological and skin conditions, and symptoms that don't have a clear medical explanation.

Specialist interests and expertise in the following physical conditions

• Cardiac conditions
• Gastrointestinal disorders
• Musculoskeletal conditions

• Pain management
• Psychophysiological disorders

• Physical disability
• Rheumatological conditions