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Specialises in

• Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)

Offers

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

About me

I offer help for adults trying to deal with feelings of anxiety, depression, PTSD, relationship and communication problems, stress at work, difficulties of work/life balance, etc. My aim is to go beyond offering techniques to 'cope' with difficulties and to offer a deeper appreciation of the psychological processes that can underlie our distress.

During sessions I take notes of our conversation. At the start of the next session, I ask you to read my notes to check the details are correct and to remind you of what we have spoken about. I do not keep any other notes, so you see everything that is written down. If it is helpful to write to your GP etc you will be given a copy.

I have worked as a Clinical Psychologist for 40 years. I have worked in traditional settings such as hospitals, GP surgeries and mental health centres. I have also undertaken health education projects, worked within several companies (eg I ran an employee assistance programme for one company, now De La Rue, for over 20 years), a University Health Centre, with a Police Force for 14 years, and with a number of self-help groups. I also have some experience working for a surrogacy agency and in witness support.

For many years I have acted as an Expert Witness for people injured in RTAs, other accidents and who have been victims of serious crimes.


Two of my daughters are qualified clinical and neuropsychologists.

Areas of interest

Anxiety; Depression; "Panic attacks"; Stress; Work stress; Relationship difficulties; Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); Individual therapy; Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT)