I worked as a Registered Nurse within Critical Care Services in the NHS for over 20 years and trained as an Integrative Psychotherapist in 2014, working in a range of settings including the NHS, with an array of psychological difficulties. I provide both short and long-term therapy and my approach integrates a variety of evidence-based therapeutic interventions tailored to meet the needs of the client. Within the private sector I work with adults with a range of psychological difficulties including anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, grief, health issues and relationship difficulties. I work with NHS clients affected by physical health issues.
I always approach my work from the perspective of the client, which means your therapy will be directed by your needs and preferences. The evidence-based therapies I am trained in include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness-Based Therapies, Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR), Schema Therapy and Attachment-based Psychotherapy.
Post Graduate Certificate in Clinical Supervision - 12 Month Programme (University of Derby, 2023)
Professional Doctorate Health and Wellbeing (University of Wolverhampton, 2021)
Post Graduate Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy BACP Accredited (University of Derby, 2017)
Post Graduate Certificate in Integrative Psychotherapy BACP Accredited (University of Derby, 2016)
University Diploma in Counselling Studies and Skills (University of Derby, 2015)
MSc Health and Social Care (Staffordshire University, 2013)
BSc (Honours) Clinical Specialist Nursing Practice Intensive Care (University of Wolverhampton, 2006)
Registered Nurse (1999)
Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) (Part 1, 2 & 3) (Alexandra Richman EMDR)
Integrating CBT and Exposure and Response Prevention for Treatment of GAD, Panic Disorder, OCD, Social Anxiety, & Phobias
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Training
Couples Counselling (Cherished Family Project)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Training (Swansea University)
Rewind Trauma Therapy (IARTT)
Clinical Supervision (APT Level 1)
Safeguarding Adults (Level 1, Level 2)
I am an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP Accred)(Member No.373201). I work within a strict professional code of ethical standards as set out by the BACP. I hold personal indemnity insurance for my private practice and engage in professional clinical supervision, according to BACP requirements. I also have an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate.