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Specialises in

• Behaviour Therapy
• Behavioural Activation (BA)

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

• Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT)
• Mindfulness based CBT

Bupa specialist

• Child and Adolescent Mental Health services

Offers

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

About me

I am an HCPC and BPS registered psychologist and have 14 years of NHS experience. In addition to my doctorate, I have a Masters in Clinical Forensic Psychology and conduct expert witness work for the courts. I have extensive experience and knowledge across the lifespan but primarily work with children, adolescents, parents and families. I have particular expertise with neurodivergence and regularly carry out assessments and provide support for difficulties associated with Autism and ADHD. I also work part-time for the NHS as the lead psychologist for West Essex Community Paediatrics Autism diagnostic pathway.

Sometimes clients have found gaining a new perspective on their situation is enough to instigate change to their lives and other people prefer to work slowly on specific areas. Together we can discuss what you want to be different about your situation and come up with some achievable goals.

I aim to offer a confidential space for children or parents to discuss their concerns and consider potential areas for change. I am a parent to two daughters and have experienced late-term pregnancy loss, which has given me a unique perspective upon which I can draw within our sessions.

I am also trained in diagnostic assessments for both ADHD and autism and can provide these for clients where applicable. Please contact me for an initial consultation to discuss this further.

Areas of interest

Anxiety; Depression; Mood disorders; OCD; Panic; Social Anxiety; Autism; ASD; Aspergers; Behaviour difficulties; School problems; Sleep difficulties; Children; Adolescents; Teenagers; Young people; ADHD; Complex trauma; Parenting; CBT; Cognitive Behavioural Therapy; Mindfulness; DBT; Positive Behaviour Support; Relationship difficulties

Specialist interests and expertise in the following physical conditions

• Neurological disorders

• Physical disability