Finder

Specialises in

• CBT with Exposure and Response Prevention (CBT with ERP)

• Schema focused therapy

• Trauma focused CBT

Offers

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

About me

am a chartered senior clinical psychologist and BABCP-accredited cognitive-behavioural therapist offering highly effective CBT for anxiety disorders. I specialise in:

obsessive-compulsive disorder,
health anxiety,
panic disorder and agoraphobia,
specific phobia of vomiting (emetophobia)
post-traumatic stress disorder,
generalised anxiety disorder,
hoarding,
body dysmorphic disorder.
I have particular expertise in perinatal and maternal OCD, and am experienced in working with lesser-known forms of OCD such as mental contamination.

Furthermore, I am well-versed in working with the relationship difficulties and low mood that can arise in the presence of anxiety disorders and postnatal mental health problems.

My primary model is CBT, but I also use techniques from other models under the CBT 'umbrella' including schema therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy where appropriate and indicated by a clients' formulation (map of the problem).

My style is warm, informal, and collaborative. I passionately believe in 'doing what works' in therapy- for anxiety disorders this usually involves exposure and facing fears. However, this is always done entirely at your own pace and in a manageable way. I am a scientist-practitioner and always follow the evidence base. The evidence for CBT for anxiety disorders can be found in the NICE guidelines.

Areas of interest

obsessive-compulsive disorder (particularly perinatal and maternal OCD)
health anxiety,
panic disorder and agoraphobia,
specific phobia of vomiting (emetophobia)
post-traumatic stress disorder,
generalised anxiety disorder,
hoarding,
body dysmorphic disorder