Health Psychologist and CBT Therapist
Clinical experience
I am an accredited Health Psychologist and Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. I have been working within mental health for over 7 years in the following services: community based adult mental health, older adults, clinical health psychology, and talking therapy services. I have specialised in working with adults with common mental health difficulties, such as depression and anxiety disorders, and those with physical health conditions experiencing psychological difficulties. I have a broad range of experience, working with individuals on a one-to-one and group basis.
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I currently work as the Lead Psychologist in an NHS Post-Covid Psychology Service in London. Within this role I support clients with long-COVID who are experiencing psychological difficulties such as frightening breathlessness, difficulty managing symptoms or treatment, loss of identity, and anxiety or depression linked to their long-COVID diagnosis. Prior to this role, I worked within IAPT (Improving Access to Psychological Therapies), a primary care service offering CBT for anxiety disorders and depression.
My approach
I take a person-centred approach whereby I work collaboratively and flexibility with clients to tailor therapy to individual needs. I find Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) an effective approach to help clients develop an understanding of their difficulties and develop strategies to manage them. CBT is an empowering approach as it helps clients develop knowledge, insight and skills that are taken away from therapy. In addition to CBT, I also incorporate ideas and strategies based on acceptance and commitment therapy.
Specialist interests
I have a specialist interest in supporting individuals to cope with physical health conditions, such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome, long-COVID, diabetes, heart conditions, etc.
Academic education
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University of the West of England, Professional Doctorate in Health Psychology
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Royal Holloway, University of London, PG Dip CBT Therapies
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University College London, MSc Health Psychology
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University of Surrey, PG Cert Low Intensity CBT Interventions
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University of Exeter, BSc Psychology
Professional membership
​British Association of Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapy. Member Number: 00001003032
Health and Care Professions Council: PLY042491