Psychologist, CBT Therapist & ACT Therapist, FMBPsS. MSc in Psychological Therapy (2008), HNC Counselling (2006), MSc in Clinical Psychology (2005), MA (Hons) Psychology (2003). Qualified supervisor with Postgraduate Clinical supervision training (2011 Kings College London) and an Accredited Certificate in Clinical supervision (2023). Currently working towards Accreditation in GSRD Therapy (Gender, Sexualities & Relationship Diversities).
London, United Kingdom · Europe/London
I became a qualified Psychologist in Scotland in 2008, and then worked as a CBT Therapist in a multi-cultural and multi-lingual team in London, where I provided CBT and counselling for clients from all over the world. I often worked alongside interpreters, to support asylum seekers, refugees, embassy staff, expats and international students. Whilst I was growing up, several family members lived abroad or had emigrated, to Japan, USA, Canada and Australia, and so I was always aware of my family's experience of other cultures and lifestyles. During my training I worked in all corners of the UK: Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales and England, which was interesting given that Mental Health Law is different in each one. I've been fortunate to be able to work abroad, and so I have first-hand experience of culture shock and reverse culture shock. More importantly, whilst working in Denmark, Vietnam, Bolivia, the US, Greece and New Zealand, I met a lot of expatriates from a variety of cultures,