About Me

Starting out having completed my degree in OT, I worked as an Occupational Therapist in a mental health hospital and day therapy setting.  Here I supported people with acute, severe and enduring mental health problems.   Qualifying in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with a post graduate diploma in 2009, I have since worked as a psychotherapist in both the NHS and private sector organizations. 

 

I continue to update my knowledge and skills and attend monthly supervision to ensure I can develop and be as effective as possible when supporting you.  As a CBT therapist I am experienced in helping people who are struggling with anxiety (such as excessive and uncontrollable worry, panic, OCD, health anxiety, social anxiety and post traumatic stress disorder), as well as depression and low self-esteem.   My approach is warm and

non-judgmental and I am also keen to encourage self compassion.   Alongside CBT I have an interest and experience in complimentary approaches, in particular ACT (Acceptance and commitment therapy). 

Having the varied experience and learning background enables me to tailor the therapy more to the individual.  I feel privileged to be in a position where I can work alongside people to help them make a meaningful difference in their lives. 

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I have been fully registered with the BABCP since qualifying.  My membership number is 090758.  

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Being accredited with the BABCP gives you assurance that your therapist has met the standards of learning and ongoing professional development to deliver cognitive behavioural therapy in the most effective way.

If you are seeking a CBT therapist specifically, whether or not this is with me or someone else I would advise you to check that they are registered using the link below:

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https://babcp.com/CBTRegister/Search#/

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