I have offered psychological assessment and therapy for over 20 years now in the NHS and offered private therapy for ten years. With over 11 years experience working with Children and Families both in a mental health and physical health care NHS setting, more latterly my work has been predominantly been with adults with a wide variety of presenting physical and mental health issues, which additionally includes working in an occupational context (both the NHS and the independent sector). Presenting problems of satisfied clients range from Anxiety and Mood-based disorders, loss and bereavement, post trauma responses, issues around identity, relationship difficulties and occupational 'burnout'.

I am trained in a variety of therapies including CBT, systemic therapy and solution focussed therapy and EMDR (levels 1-4). I am especially interested in working with therapies which include mindfulness as a core part of the approach, such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Compassion-Focused Therapy. Above all though, helping clients feel comfortable and safe in their therapeutic relationship, is the most important aspect of my work. My approach is one of respecting the client as an expert of their life experience and carefully clarifying what issues matter most to them, at the point of seeking therapy.

What's the bravest thing you ever said? asked the boy. "Help" said the horse. "Asking for help isn't giving up" said the horse, "it's refusing to give up" . (Taken from The Boy, the Mole, The Fox and the Horse, by Charlie, Mackesy)