Hello!
I completed my Doctorate of Clinical Psychology at the University of Edinburgh in 2019, and since then have held posts within several child and family services. I continue to work with children and families affected by complex developmental differences in my employed post, in addition to my independent practice with adults.
I have a total of 12 years experience working in a variety of settings and with a diverse range of client groups (from early childhood to older adulthood) and presenting concerns (including mental health, chronic pain, and neurodevelopmental or neuropsychological differences).
My main therapeutic modality is Compassion Focused Therapy, which is underpinned by my core training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, systemic interventions, child development, and family relationships. I also practice as a climate aware therapist.
“Making it Make Sense”
I am dedicated to helping people to ‘make it make sense’, using evidence-based psychological therapies. For all of us, if we understand why we are struggling we are much better able to find ways to help ourselves.
I want to make your experience in therapy feel as helpful, safe, and genuinely collaborative as possible. To achieve this, I encourage clear communication about what to expect from working with me, and continued discussion throughout our work together about what works best for you. I provide therapy from a stance of deep compassion for you as a human being, with your unique life experiences and current struggles, to provide you with a truly reflective space in which to process your thoughts and feelings.
Qualifications
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, University of Edinburgh, 27th November 2019.
MSc in Applied Psychology Children and Young People*, University of Edinburgh, 1st July 2016 .
MSc in Health Psychology, City University (London), 21st February 2013.
BSc Psychology (Hons), University of Glasgow, 29th June 2011.
*(recognised as prior learning for the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology)
Additional Training
Compassion Focused Therapy Advanced Clinical Skills
Compassionate Mind Training - Accredited Facilitator
Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule 2
Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy - Standard Training (in progress)