Meet Your Psychologist

I’ve been working in mental health since 2009 and qualified as a Clinical Psychologist in 2018. I was drawn to this work because I’ve always been interested in how our early experiences shape the way we relate to ourselves and others – and how the right support can help us shift those patterns.

Since qualifying, I’ve worked in NHS services supporting adults with trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties. I’ve trained in several evidence-based therapies, including Schema Therapy, EMDR, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, and Systemic Therapy, allowing me to tailor my approach to the needs of each person or couple I work with.

Alongside my private practice, I work part-time in a substance use charity, offering consultation and supervision to staff and supporting the service to create a more psychologically informed environment.

Today, I focus on trauma and relationships – two areas that I believe sit at the heart of so many of the challenges we face. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that change is possible, no matter where we’re starting from.

I’m a Doctor of Clinical Psychology, which means I completed a three-year doctoral programme that combined academic study, clinical placements, and research. My training focused on evidence-based approaches to emotional and relational difficulties, and gave me the experience of working across NHS services with people facing a wide range of challenges – including trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles.

Since qualifying in 2018, I’ve continued to develop my skills through specialist training in a number of approaches, including:

• Certified Schema Therapist – a therapy designed to help people understand and change long-standing patterns rooted in early experiences.

• Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Level 2) – a structured, research-based approach to strengthening relationships. I’m currently working towards full certification.

• Postgraduate training in Systemic Psychotherapy – an approach that looks at how relationships and social contexts influence how we feel and behave.

• EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) – a powerful, evidence-based therapy for processing trauma and distressing memories.

I’ve been in helping roles since 2009, and my work in the NHS began in 2012. Over the years, I’ve supported people through some of the hardest moments in their lives, and I continue to feel deeply committed to offering therapy that’s grounded in science, but also warm, human, and attuned to each person’s needs.

I’ve always been drawn to understanding people – how we make sense of our experiences, why we get stuck, and what helps us move forward. Over time, I’ve come to see that so many of the struggles we face are shaped by patterns we didn’t choose, often passed down through families without us even realising it.

I do this work because therapy offers a space to gently explore those patterns, understand where they came from, and begin doing things differently. I care deeply about breaking intergenerational cycles, and I believe that working through past pain and building healthier relationships doesn’t just bring relief in the present – it creates the possibility of a different future, for us and for the people around us.

When we begin to shift these patterns, the ripple effects can be felt in all kinds of ways – in how we parent, how we love, and how we live. And that’s what makes this work matter.

I combine strong clinical training with a down-to-earth, compassionate style. I’m not a blank slate in the therapy room – I’m alongside you, thinking with you, and helping you make sense of what’s happening with warmth and care.

Because I’ve trained in a range of evidence-based therapies (including EMDR, Schema Therapy, and the Gottman Method) I can tailor my approach to suit what you need, rather than sticking rigidly to one model. Whether we’re working through the impact of past experiences or trying to change patterns in your relationship, I’ll draw on tools that are both research-backed and practical.

My work is also shaped by the belief that therapy isn’t just about insight. It’s about change. That might mean learning new ways to relate to yourself or having braver conversations in your relationship. And while this work can be challenging, I’ll always aim to create a space where you feel supported, understood, and safe enough to try something different.

Above all, I bring a deep respect for the people I work with. I see therapy as a collaborative process, and I’ll meet you with honesty, curiosity, and care, wherever you’re starting from.

I’m drawn to EMDR, Schema Therapy, and the Gottman Method because they all centre on the transformative power of relationships. The connections we have to ourselves, our partners, and our past shape how we experience the world. These approaches help people work through old wounds, break unhelpful patterns, and build stronger, more fulfilling relationships.

I love these approaches because I see how they help people rewrite their stories, not just individually, but within their relationships too. Change doesn’t happen in isolation. We grow when we feel understood, connected, and safe. And when we begin to shift the way we relate to ourselves and others, we don’t just change our own lives - we make a difference to the people around us as well.