I am a HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist with experience working with adolescents, adults, and families across NHS primary and secondary care, as well as private settings. I hold an undergraduate degree in Psychology and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, and I am registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). I also have additional training, including competency in psychometric assessment, working with complex emotional needs (Knowledge and Understanding Framework), and self-harm and suicide prevention (STORM). My main focus is helping people make sense of difficulties in context and supporting meaningful, manageable change.

Before working in NHS mental health services, I worked in physical health settings within the NHS. This gave me valuable experience of seeing how physical and mental health interact and influence each other. Alongside experience within my doctoral training, this means I am particularly mindful of how physical health difficulties can affect emotional wellbeing, and I feel passionate about supporting people whose mental health is impacted by physical health challenges.

I have over five years’ experience working in NHS mental health services across primary and secondary care. This has allowed me to work with a wide range of mental health presentations across different life stages, backgrounds, and experiences. Through this work, I have developed a broad and compassionate understanding of how psychological difficulties develop and are maintained.

During my doctoral training, I spent six months working in Malaysia, gaining experience in very different social, cultural, and economic contexts. I worked with children, adolescents, and adults in lower-income communities, which deepened my understanding of how mental health difficulties arise and are experienced within different cultural and systemic contexts. This experience strengthened my cultural awareness and sensitivity, and continues to inform my practice when working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, ensuring their experiences are understood in the wider context of their lives.

I have a particular interest in how neurodiversity fits into a person’s experiences and challenges. I aim to ensure this context is always considered in our work together, including making thoughtful adjustments within sessions (e.g., pacing, structure, and the overall setup), so therapy feels accessible and supportive for you.

I work in an integrative way, drawing on a range of therapeutic models to meet your individual needs rather than fitting difficulties into a single approach. Depending on what feels most helpful, I integrate elements of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).

My approach is warm, gentle, and compassionate. I place a strong emphasis on helping you feel safe, comfortable, and understood, especially when discussing difficult or painful experiences. I recognise that the therapeutic relationship is central to meaningful change, so taking time to get to know you as a person is very important to me. This helps me understand you as a whole, and the context in which your difficulties sit, while also creating a space where you can speak openly and vulnerably.

If you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure why certain difficulties keep repeating, I aim to offer a supportive space to gently make sense of what’s going on and work towards change at a pace that feels right for you. This is predominantly provided online, though in-person can be considered. You are very welcome to get in touch if you’d like to ask questions or arrange an initial appointment.