Clinical Psychologists work with a range of problems including anxiety, low mood, adjustment problems, relationship difficulties and acute or chronic stress.

I have been trained to work as a ‘scientist-practitioner’, i.e. my psychological intervention approach is informed by (the ever-evolving) research base on human psychology and how we respond in the face of challenges and adversity from a social, emotional and behavioural perspective. My background in mental health services for adults, as well as children and adolescents, informs my lifespan perspective of human psychology.

The focus of my training has been in behavioural therapies, and I apply an integrative approach to this work. I believe in the potential in all of us to adapt and evolve. My work is influenced by a variety of therapeutic interventions models, including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and third-wave variants thereof, such as schema therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and mindfulness. In addition, I have a particular interest in process work, which draws on observations of patterns you and I may share on your day-to-day experiences and behaviours (including within the session). It can be very useful to reflect together on the quality of the working relationship throughout our sessions, as this can shed light on issues presenting in other relationships. In my experience, the working relationship is a useful context for interpersonal feedback and learning.