Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist
I'm a qualified & BABCP accredited CBT psychotherapist & Clinical Supervisor, experienced in NHS & private settings.
I'm a qualified and accredited CBT therapist, experienced in NHS and private settings. I care about doing this work well, and I care about the people I work with. I believe good therapy starts with feeling safe, comfortable, understood and not judged.
In terms of my approach, I try to be warm without being soft, professional without being clinical, and caring without being patronising. Whether I pull that off is for the people I work with to judge! What I know is this: therapy works best when it feels like a real conversation between two people, not a clinical transaction. I'd rather talk to you like we're having a pint at the pub than like you're sitting across from a clipboard. I'm not here to fix you. I don't think you need fixing. I trust that you know yourself better than anyone, my job is to walk alongside you and help you find your own way through, whatever that looks like for you. You'll find me non-judgmental, straight-talking and genuinely interested in you as a person. I like people. I want the best for them. I want you to know that from the moment you walk through the door/answer the call.
I specialise in working with people who are experiencing obsessive-compulsive difficulties alongside the impact of past experiences or trauma. A central part of this work is making sense of shame, which is often present, even if it isn’t immediately obvious. It can show up as intrusive thoughts, distressing images or memories, or underlying beliefs about being flawed, unsafe, or at risk of being judged or exposed. Over time, this can influence how you see and relate to yourself, leading to low confidence, self-doubt and a reduced sense of self-worth.
Together, we explore how your experiences may have shaped the way you see yourself, building a shared understanding of the beliefs, meanings, patterns & responses that are unique to you. From there, we begin to create space for a more understanding, compassionate sense of who you are, so the past has less influence on how you see yourself today.
I have treated people who have OCD, PTSD, Trauma, BDD, BFRBs, Depression, Social Anxiety & more... Whatever you are carrying, you do not have to keep carrying it alone. With the right support, change is possible. Please reach out/get in touch, I am happy to answer any questions you might have. I recommend sending an email to enquire...
- University of Sheffield in 2023
