As a fully qualified chartered counselling psychologist I have completed both a masters degree in psychology at Cambridge University, and a four year postgraduate training in counselling psychology at Roehampton University. I am registered with the Health Professions Council (HPC) and accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), I abide by their Ethics and Code of Conduct and I am fully insured. I believe that it is important to continue my professional development by keeping up to date with the latest psychological research and literature, and by regularly attending training courses and workshops that I think would be of relevance to myself and clients.

As well as having a private practice I have spent several years working in the NHS seeing clients referred for counselling by their GPs. I have also worked as a volunteer counsellor in a youth counselling agency.

My approach to working with clients is integrative, which means that I combine aspects of different therapeutic models and techniques to create a unique approach that is tailored to the needs of each particular client. I work in a focussed way, helping you gain insight into the root of your problems as quickly as possible, then seeking to enable you to bring about the changes you would like to make.

In addition to my background in psychology, I have several years' experience of working in financial institutions as a management consultant where I worked closely with senior executives to help the business implement strategic change.

My Qualifications

• MA (Hons) Psychology
• PGDip Counselling Psychology
• MSc Counselling Psychology
• PGDip Practice of Counselling Psychology
• Chartered Status with the British Psychological Society
• Specialist training certificates in Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing (EMDR), Anxiety Management, Rewind Therapy, CBT for Personality Disorders, Working with Couples, Anger and Domestic Violence, Eating Disorders and Substance Abuse.

In the Media

• BBC Radio 4, Woman's Hour 22 Jun.2020 : "Trichotillomania"
• Health & Wellbeing Magazine Jun.2019 : "Could care-giving be affecting your health?"
• Happiful Apr.2019 : "Time together around birth is precious and should be protected"
• Sheerluxe Nov.2018 : "How to find the right therapist"
• Patient Apr.2018 : "How to deal with negative body image in the summer"
• Vice Jul.2015 : "Has CBT had its day as a treatment for depression?"
• Telegraph Nov.2014 : "Why do women still need to 'Reclaim the Night'"
• Pregnancy & Birth Magazine Jan.2012 : "Fluctuating Emotions in Pregnancy"
• Mother & Baby Magazine Sep.2011 : "Pregnancy Fears and Worries"
• Essentials Magazine Nov. 2009 : "Make Your Relationship Better"
• BBC Radio Berkshire - regular appearances as psychology expert on Anne Diamond and Bill Buckley shows.