Finder

Specialises in

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

• Counselling
• Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT)
• Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)

• Motivational Interviewing
• Psychotherapy

Offers

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

About me

I provide a private psychology practice for members of the public. I am a Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registered Clinical Psychologist and member of the British Psychological Society. I provide safe and effective highly specialised psychological assessment and therapy which is tailored to your specific needs. I am experienced in using a variety of evidence-based psychological therapies for which I have received specialist training.

I have 25 years of healthcare experience working with people experiencing emotional distress and psychological difficulties. I have worked in the NHS since 2002; primarily in adult mental health services.

I specialise in adult mental health and have experience of treating a wide array of psychological difficulties, from day to day worries to complex psychological conditions. Some of the common problems I can help with include:

Self esteem issues/low self confidence

Body image issues

Depression

Anxiety

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Phobias

Adjustment related issues including: bereavement, separation, leaving home, parenthood, redundancy and retirement.

Relationship difficulties/difficulties making or sustaining relationships

Abuse and trauma issues

Stress management/stress related issues

Chronic pain

Anger management

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Perfectionism

Sleep problems

Eating disorders and self harm (depending on severity)

I offer an empathic, respectful and non-judgmental space in which to help you explore and work on your difficulties.

Areas of interest

My area of interest is working with adults with a wide range of mental health and psychological problems. I draw from a variety of psychological approaches including CBT, EMDR and mindfulness.
I have a particular interest in working with trauma in adults.

Specialist interests and expertise in the following physical conditions

• Eating disorders

• Psychophysiological disorders