I am a Clinical Psychologist

This means I have completed an undergraduate degree (BSc) in Psychology. I then worked in a range of mental health settings before completing a 3 year doctoral qualification (PsychD). The qualification includes further clinical work (working with depression, anxiety, OCD, phobias and other common mental health problems), service development projects, and doctoral level research. I am registered with an organisation called HCPC who ensure I continue to meet the required professional standards.

I have been working in mental health services for over 10 years within the NHS and work as a Clinical Lead within an NHS mental health service alongside my private practice in St Albans. I continue to attend several training events a year in line with my clinical interests.

This is what makes Clinical Psychologists unique:

Across the lifespan

I have been trained (and therefore have experience working with) a range of ages and abilities in supporting their mental health. Though I do not currently work with children and young people, I have built specialist therapy experience with the following age ranges:

Using different therapies

I have trained in a range of therapies such as EMDR, CBT and ACT. When one type of therapy doesn't quite fit, I can use theories from other types of therapy too. This is called working integratively, and it means that every time I work with someone, the therapy I provide is bespoke. 

Understanding severity and recovery

As a mental health specialist and Clinical Psychologist, I have worked with the following levels of severity:

Experience across the spectrum of severity helps me to understand what it can look when things get worse, how to help people recognise warning signs, and how to avoid deterioration.

It has also given me the privilege of witnessing and supporting recovery, and the immensely varied ways it can occur.