I specialise in working with adults. I have experiencing in working with people with a range of different mental health conditions including; 
– depression
– anxiety
– trauma
– personality difficulties 

I also work with people who don’t have a specific mental health condition but may be experiencing some of the following:
– relational difficulties
– substance abuse
– low self-esteem or loss of self-confidence 
– stress 
– bereavement
– adjusting to life changes 

Clinical psychologists undergo doctoral-level training to provide therapy using a variety of approaches or therapeutic models including; psychodynamic psychotherapy, CBT (Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy), family therapy and trauma-focused therapies such as EMDR.  I use an integrative approach when working with people, drawing on these various models to support the person I am working with. Counsellors and therapists are usually well trained professionals, but typically practise using one key approach/model.

I am a fully qualified Clinical Psychologist and am registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC). I am also an accredited EMDR practitioner, registered with EMDR Association UK. 

Individual therapy 60-minute session – £100

Couples therapy 60-minute session – £120

Payment for sessions can be made by cash, card or bank transfer. I ask that payment is made prior to the session. 

I am registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) and I have full indemnity insurance. 

If you are unable to attend a session, provided you give more than 48 hours’ notice, or it is an extenuating circumstance, a cancellation fee will not be charged. If you cancel an appointment (within 24 hours) or fail to attend an appointment the full session fee will be charged. In the event of my being ill, I will give you as much notice as possible, and will try to offer you an alternative appointment time. Sessions missed due to my unavailability are not charged for.

Everything that is discussed in sessions is kept in the strictest confidence. If there is convincing evidence that you intend to harm yourself or others, or are involved in criminal activity I would have a duty of care to report this which may involve breaking confidentiality by informing your GP, or in serious cases the police, emergency services, or other appropriate third parties. Wherever possible, I would discuss this with you first.

To improve my practice, I engage in regular supervision and may need to discuss aspects of my work with my supervisor from time to time. However, I would never disclose your name or anything that would enable you to be identified. Any information that a supervisor receives is also treated as confidential and subject to the same ethical criteria as therapy.