I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist with 22 years of post qualification experience working with adults and those over 65 and their carers.
Book a sessionI work using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Emdr, Trauma focussed Cbt, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Compassion Focussed Therapy as well as Behavioural Therapy.
I am very experienced in working with people with various durations of problems from short life to chronic conditions.
I also undertake Full assessments for Case Managers leading to psychological therapy.
I treat conditions such as Depression, Generalised anxiety and worry, Work Stress, Trauma, Complicated grief and loss and issues associated with long term health conditions, health anxiety and pain.
Also I have a good deal of experience in working with those with trauma and comorbid conditions.
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist with 22 years of post qualification experience working with adults and those over 65 and their carers.
I have worked mostly for the NHS in adult mental health primary, secondary and tertiary care with mild to moderate and enduring conditions.During my career I have deputised for Heads of service in Clinical Psychology and am a Trainer in Supervision and Cbt for Older People.
I have supervised many newly qualified Clinical Psychologists and Doctoral level Trainees.
I have a good deal of management experience and am a quality improvement coach and have been involved in service developments.
I have run groups in emotion regulation.
I have worked at Scottish Govt level improving access to psychological therapies.
I have run Behaviour Support Multi Disciplinary Teams in Dementia care.
I have trained Dementia Champions and spoken and been keynote speaker at National Dementia Conferences.
I am registered with the British Psychological Society and Health Professions Council.
I have professional indemnity insurance.