Finder

Specialises in

• Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT)

• Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT)

• Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)

About me

I have worked in NHS mental health services since 1999 and am specialised in working with children, young people and families. I can offer support for the full range of mental health presentations including adaptations for neurodiversity. I have additional training in EMDR, CAT and DBT, and can offer a CBT informed approach. I follow best practice guidelines. I can offer therapy using models in their pure form, or adapt my approach to draw on a variety of different models to suit your needs and create the best fit. This is a common way of working for clinical psychologists. For me therapy is a team effort approached collaboratively, and I will work with you towards a shared understanding of your difficulties within a warm and respectful environment. I can offer different perspectives on possible ways forward whilst being alongside you, and I want to give you the confidence to achieve the kind of life that you want. I am passionate about helping young people and families live valued and fulfilled lives.

Areas of interest

challenges in parenting (including adopted children), behaviour problems, attachment difficulties, anxiety disorders including social anxiety, OCD, panic, fears, separation anxiety and phobias, PTSD, issues affecting school attendance, low mood, the impact of trauma, abuse or neglect, low self-esteem and self-harm.