About Me
Over the past 15 years, as well as working independently in private practice, I have worked in the NHS and for several organisations in the voluntary sector. I currently work mainly in private practice, and as a mentor to university students with a mental health diagnosis. I am also involved in doing academic research looking at the impact of bereavement, and supervise doctoral students with their own research.
Earlier in life, I was an academic psychologist then worked for a large corporation for 10 years before managing a successful training company. I consider myself very lucky to have found such a rewarding profession which puts me in close contact with my clients. I am grateful to the people who trust me with their stories, and constantly add to my own learning.
Professional qualifications:
DCPsych Doctorate in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy (Middlesex University and Metanoia Institute)
Clinical Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy (Middlesex University and Metanoia Institute)
EMDR Europe Standard Accredited Training (with Sandi Richman)
Foundation Certificate in CBT (Metanoia Institute)
Professional memberships:
Chartered Psychologist and member of the British Psychological Society
Registered as a practitioner psychologist with the HCPC
Registered member of the UKCP (UK Council for Psychotherapy)
Registered member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy)
Member of EMDR-UK
Other qualifications:
DPhil Psychology (Sussex University)
BSc (Hons) Psychology (University of Durham)