Mental Health Issues

​Anxiety
Phobia
Panic
OCD

Depression 
Mood disorder

Complex Issues

Trauma
​PTSD
Childhood experiences
Abuse

Personality difficulties
Issues of the self

Bereavement
Loss

Relational  

​Relationship difficulties
Family issues
Sexual problems
Domestic violence

Work issues
Bullying
​Friendships

Perinatal 

Pregnancy/ birth
Post- natal depression
Post- natal anxiety
Fertility problems

Men's Health

Societal expectations
Suicide ideation
​Relationship

The list above are the issues which I see regularly in my practice. But the list is not exhaustive. Some people feel that something 'is just not right'. It's ok not to be clear about what you want or need at the beginning of our work. I work at a deep relational level, which in technical terms would be cognitive- analytic, but I tend to work with what people bring and the therapeutic relationship is the biggest predictor of positive outcomes in therapy, so if this doesn't feel right, you may not have the right therapist for you. My aim is to improve your functioning and wellbeing while offering deep understanding of your difficulties and long- term relief. 

Specialist Areas of Work

Relational - Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT)
I've recently completed additional training in cognitive analytic Therapy (CAT). CAT is an effective treatment for numerous complaints including depression and anxiety and additionally is a particularly effective mode of treatment for individuals with long- term or complex issues. CAT integrates psychological theory from cognitive models, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and from psychoanalytic approaches to form a unique, individualised and user- friendly programme of treatment. Collaborative in its approach, CAT explores the way that you think, feel and act and relate to yourself and others. By developing an understanding of existing ways that you relate to the world, the model then supports the development of alternative, more helpful patterns of relating. Relationships are at the very heart of the approach and this includes the relationship you have with yourself, others and the relationship you have with the therapist. The recommended number of treatment sessions for CAT is 16 weekly, hourly sessions and offers an individually tailored, 'complete' piece of psychological understanding. Please contact for further details of visit the ACAT website. ​

ACAT

Neurodiversity
More and more I am seeing young people and adults who either suspect they have autism or ADHD or who have been recently diagnosed.
I offer a neuro- affirming practice and my work with adolescents and adults in this area focuses on acceptance and understanding as well as work around any trauma that is present. For ADHD, I can also help with executive functioning difficulties which may be getting in the way of you living a full and active life and offer strategies to support attention, motivation and emotional regulation difficulties. I have a particular interest in this area, due to personal experience and I  continue to develop my understanding of how therapy can be increasingly flexible and adapted to support neurodiversity.  
​A diagnosis is not necessary to come and talk to me nor to get help. 

Cognitive Analytic Therapy is a particularly useful approach for working with neurodiversity, as it is non judgemental, individually tailored and focuses on relational patterns. It's diagrammatical approach suits many individuals and provides a structure from which to shape an understanding of yourself and the world. 

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