independent practicioners

My Background 

I have worked with children, teenagers and families in a range of settings, including primary and high schools, NGOs and mental health settings for over 20 years. I am passionate about helping young people feel heard and valued for the amazing humans they are. I am in awe of the young people I work with every day. I am committed to working with the whole family to understand the emotions and challenges each member of the family faces during life’s ups and downs. 

I am passionate about seeing the world, which has meant I have enjoyed travelling to over 70 countries, living and working in Morocco, India, Kuwait and the UK. A formative time in my life was when I spent 6 months volunteering in a Moroccan boarding house for girls. I have two busy children whom I love dearly and a therapy dog, Hugo. He is a very good boy who attends the clinic now and again. 

 My therapy involves getting to know you and figuring out how we can best work together towards your goals. I am warm, empathic and supportive. 

I use an integrative approach to psychology, drawing on the principles of: 

· relational psychodynamic therapy

· schema therapy

· dialectical behaviour therapy

· trauma-informed therapies

· compassion-focused therapy

· acceptance and commitment therapy

· circle of security

· animal-assisted therapy

I can provide support for neurodivergent individuals so they can thrive amidst the demands of the world. I can conduct psychological assessments to help people discover more about their inner world. 

I enjoy providing parenting support and family therapy for all stages of the parenting journey. I take a Circle of Security informed approach to working with families as they seek to understand relational patterns. A six-month term at Catherine’s House at the Mater confirmed that I also adore the ‘awwwwwww’ factor of working with new parents