About me
My aim is to tailor therapy specifically to you, applying evidence-based approaches to help you achieve your goals in the shortest possible time, whilst exploring the origins of your difficulties to enable long-term change.
My Professional Background
I am an HCPC registered and BPS Chartered (CPsychol) Counselling Psychologist with a Bachelors degree with Honours in Psychology, a Postgraduate Certificate in Counselling and Psychotherapy, a Masters in Counselling Studies, and a Doctorate of Psychology in Counselling Psychology. I currently offer private therapy and supervision online alongside my NHS post, where I work in adult mental health services. I have experience working alongside people who may be struggling from a range of psychological difficulties including anxiety, panic, depression, stress, OCD, anger, emotional dysregulation, binge eating, restrictive eating, bereavement, body dysmorphia, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, trauma, and challenges arising from neurodivergency and personality disorders across the NHS, third sector and private organisations. I have a particular interest in working alongside trauma survivors, women and mother's.
My Values
01
Compassion
I have dedicated my life's work to supporting people in distress, because I care.
02
Acceptance
Come as you are. I aim to create a space free from judgement, am passionate about equality and inclusion, and am committed to providing anti-discriminatory practice to all.
03
Collaboration
I believe you are the expert in your experiencing, and I bring professional, evidence-based expertise in my role. Together we work towards your goals.
My Interests
My interest in becoming a therapist stemmed from my postgraduate days working with autistic young people and adults. Here I developed a passion for equality, and a motivation to want to train in a role that enabled me to support the mental health of others. Both my Masters and Doctoral research projects utilised a feminist standpoint to explore the impact of living within a rape culture for survivors of sexual assault , and discriminatory factors for women in psychology leadership, respectively. Particular areas of interest for my practice include working alongside trauma survivors, women, and mum's, to support them to manage anxiety, depression and/or low self-esteem.
...and a bit about me personally
Originally from the South East of England, I fell in love with Edinburgh when I moved here to study and I have never looked back. I live here with my husband and daughter, as well my two adorable cats, Mochi and Yuki. In my spare time there's nothing I enjoy more than eating good food and hiking around the beautiful Scottish countryside with my friends and family.
