Clinical Psychologist
Registered with the Health and Care Professionals Council
My specialist areas are trauma and low self esteem. I have over 10 years experience of working with adults and children who are suffering the psychological effects of a trauma. My experience as a Clinical Psychologist has given me a range of therapeutic tools which allows me to be flexible and work closely with people to give them the treatment most appropriate for them. Often, I use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) as recommended in the NICE guidelines for post traumatic stress disorder and many other psychological difficulties. I integrate other psychological approaches into my work based on the nature of the client’s difficulties. I am particularly interested in incorporating mindfulness and compassion focused therapy with the practical approach of CBT.
Qualifications
DClinPsy (Doctor of Clinical Psychology) University of Leeds (2009)
PGDip Counselling – Leeds Metropolitan University (2006)
PGCert Primary Care Mental Health – University of Huddersfield (2003)
PGDip Psychology (Degree conversion) – University of Teesside (2002)
BA(Hons) Business Studies – University of Teesside (2000)
Professional registration
Health Care Professions Council (Reg: PYL24259)
CPD (post qualification)
Introduction to Compassion Focused Therapy 3 day workshop (November 2013)
The challenges of working with complex trauma (Confer) (November 2012)
Trauma and the body (BPS) (November 2011)
Attachment and Psychopathology – Dr Patricia Crittenden (May 2010)
Delivering effective training (February 2010)
DBT with adolescents (January 2010)
Safeguarding (January 2010)
Incredible Years Parent Group Training (November 2009)
