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Specialises in

• Behaviour Therapy
• Behavioural Activation (BA)
• Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)

• Counselling
• Psychotherapy

• Solution Focused Brief Therapy
• Trauma focused CBT

Offers

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

About me

I have worked as a Clinical Psychologist for over a decade in both Australia and in the NHS in the UK. I specialise in supporting people who are experiencing anxiety, lowered mood and other mental health challenges. I am particularly passionate about supporting people to adjust to difficult changes and transitions in life. These include relationships, loss, bereavement, stress, burnout, health conditions and other challenges. I use an integrative approach, meaning I use draw on skills from different therapies to tailor support to best fit each person's needs and goals.

I have completed training in CBT, ACT, CFT and DBT. In sessions, I focus on giving space to talk about what feels important and having the most impact on quality of life. I work collaboratively to develop goals, a treatment plan and then regularly review progress. I regularly make space to think together about what is most helpful and make adjustments as needed.

Speaking about our experiences with new person can feel daunting and overwhelming at times. I create a safe, non judgemental and open space in sessions, with time work at a comfortable pace. If this sounds like a helpful approach for you, please reach out to me to find out more.

Areas of interest

I have experience working in hospital settings and private practice.

A significant amount of my experience as a psychologist has focused on supporting clients to cope and adjust with physical health diagnoses and challenges. These include cancer, spinal cord injuries, burns, chronic kidney disease and other chronic conditions.

More recently, I have worked as lead Clinical Psychologist in a large NHS Trust supporting NHS staff. This worked has included supporting staff who have experienced trauma, bullying, stress, burnout and other work related challenges. I have also played a key role in supporting organisational change.

Specialist interests and expertise in the following physical conditions

• Oncology

• Pain management