I am a chartered counselling psychologist with over 15 years working experience in the NHS. I am a registered practitioner psychologist with the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC) and the British Psychological Society (BPS). I am a member of the Faculty of Perinatal Psychology (BPS). My work has included a range of services in the NHS. For example, an eating disorders service, community mental health and primary care. Currently I am based in a perinatal mental health team. In addition to therapy, I provide supervision for psychologists, CBT therapists and trainees.
Moreover, I have worked with a wide range of difficulties, including depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, stress, eating disorders, PTSD, childhood trauma, relationship difficulties and adjustment and loss. I have a special interest in perinatal mental health and working with the transition to parenthood. This includes a particular interest in attachment, early development and the parent/infant relationship.
Above all, my commitment to the potential of the therapeutic relationship is strong. The value of the warm, safe and supportive space that it can offer can be life changing. In addition I take an individualised approach, working in a flexible way to meet the needs and goals of my clients.
My training a number of therapeutic models including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), EMDR Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT) and have received specialist additional training in Mindfulness, Compassion Focused Treatment (CFT) and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT).
I specialise in online therapy for postnatal depression and other difficulties in the perinatal period.