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My training and approach

I am a warm, caring and genuine psychologist and human, and this compassionate and authentic approach is the cornerstone of all therapy I offer.

 

I have a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Royal Holloway, University of London. I also have a postgraduate diploma in psychology from Birkbeck, University of London, and an undergraduate degree from Cambridge University. I am committed to ongoing professional development and recently completed a postgraduate diploma in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) at Bangor University, graduating with a Distinction. I am accredited by the Society of DBT and the BABCP (British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies).

 

I am registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.

 

I tailor my approach to each client’s needs and preferences. I am always guided by the evidence base. My main therapeutic models are Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and schema therapy. I recently trained in Eye Movement and Desensitisation Reprocessing therapy (EMDR).

 

Compassion and empowerment are at the heart of all therapy I offer. Finding the right therapist for you can be daunting, and it is important you find someone who feels like a good fit for your needs and can help you progress.

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My Professional and Academic Background

Senior Clinical Psychologist

April 2020 - Present

I work part-time in an NHS service with people with severe and enduring mental health needs, including trauma, emotional distress, relationship difficulties, self-harm and suicidality, substance use, and identity difficulties. I specialise in working 1:1 and in groups with people who meet criteria for Personality Disorder or complex trauma, predominantly using Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). I also offer comprehensive psychological assessments to clients, and supervision and consultation to other professionals.

Postgraduate Diploma in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy

October 2020
- June 2022

I completed a postgraduate diploma in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) with the University of Bangor, graduating with a Distinction.

Associate Psychologist

July 2019 - January 2024

I worked part-time at the Chelsea Psychology Clinic, a private clinic in Central London, offering primarily Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Schema Therapy to clients experiencing emotional distress, workplace stress, relationship difficulties, anxiety, low mood, and trauma-related difficulties. I also conducted psychological assessments.

Associate Pscyhologist

July 2021 - January 2024

I offered remote psychological assessments and 1:1 therapy to clients who had difficulties with gambling via the free AnonyMind platform. This was mainly within a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) framework. 

Clinical Psychologist

December 2018
- April 2020

I worked at a specialist Personality Disorder service in North London, offering group and 1:1 therapy, and psychological assessments. 

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

September 2015
- September 2018

As part of my professional doctorate, I completed a thesis on Anorexia Nervosa, which  resulted in two published articles. I completed five clinical placements  in diverse settings.

Certificate in Low-Intensity CBT interventions

January 2015
- September 2015

I completed a certificate in Low-Intensity CBT interventions at University College London, alongside a placement at an IAPT service in West London.

Assistant Psychologist

September 2013 - January 2015

I worked as an Assistant Psychologist at a Personality Disorder Service in North London.

Mental Health Project Worker

March 2013 - September 2013

I worked with homeless people experiencing severe and enduring mental health problems.

Bank worker and volunteer

November 2010 - January 2013

I worked at a day centre for people with mental health problems, running activity groups and providing emotional support.​

Postgraduate diploma in Psychology 

September  2010
- July 2012

I completed a postgraduate diploma with the University of London, graduating with a Distinction.

Journalist 

July 2007
- January 2013

I worked, initially full-time and then part-time, as a journalist for an online press agency and then national newspapers and magazines.

BA in English Literature

October 2004
- July 2007

I completed my undergraduate degree at the University of Cambridge.

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