Using a primarily Cognitive Analytical Therapy framework, I am very interested in the whole life journey. In particular, understanding the impact of our early life attachments and trauma/s (across the lifespan), and how these develop blueprints for how we may relate unhealthily with ourselves and others in the here and now.

 I have a genuine interest in understanding someone’s presenting difficulties, and sharing my understanding as transparently and simply as possible in order to help them feel less overwhelmed. Armed with this shared understanding, I then offer strategies to move things forward in a healthier, more sustainable direction. I also explore how challenging formative and/or traumatic experiences may inform the development of mental health conditions. As well as my CAT work, I incorporate CBT principles, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) therapy and an IFS (Internal Family Systems) lens, where appropriate and/or needed. I offer both time-limited and extended therapies. 

I have developed the CAT model to be used in my work with couples, for both intensive day-long workshops, time-limited and extended therapy formats. This approach helps the couple get a visual sense of the pattern that is tripping them up relationally; and what each partner is contributing to the presenting difficulty. Again, I will give strategies and interventions to help the couple shift the blocking and/or unhealthy patterns.

I grew up and initially completed my psychology qualifications in Australia. I then moved to the UK and completed further training to obtain qualifications in the UK. I worked in the NHS for several years, before making the move to the private sector.