Psychotherapist — University of Southampton, University of Southampton, University of Portsmouth
Portsmouth, United Kingdom · UTC+0
I began working in psychotherapy 30 years ago when I became a volunteer youth counsellor. After training in various models of therapy, including Psychodynamic counselling, I discovered Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), which has been my primary modality since qualifying in 2010. CBT has a proven efficacy for treating many common mental health issues, and I love the collaboration, flexibility and pragmatism that this approach offers. In addition to CBT, I often find other methods such as imagery, or narrative work extremely useful. As therapist and client we join forces, sharing our expertise and skills to explore, learn, and work things through, to help you feel happier and more in control of your life. All the work we do together is specifically tailored to, and guided by you. Before I left the NHS in 2019, I spent 12 years working in mental health services, the last 6 years as a Senior Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor. I hold a First Class Honours degree as well as Post-Graduate Diplomas in Mental Health Studies and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. I have experience in treating a wide range of emotional and psychological problems, including: Anxiety; Low mood or Depression; Low Self Esteem; Phobias, Panic Disorder; Generalised Anxiety Disorder; Obsessive Compulsive Disorder; Psychogenic (non-epileptic) Seizures; Health Anxiety; Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and Complex Trauma relating to difficult early experiences such as childhood sexual abuse.