I am a qualified and registered Clinical Psychologist. I am experienced in providing psychological assessments, formulations and interventions working with the full range of adolescent and adult mental health problems and interpersonal difficulties. I also provide training, supervision and consultancy to others.
I have a particular interest in short term psychological therapies, particularly Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and working with people experiencing severe or complex psychological difficulties. I am now available in private practice providing a clinic in South Manchester. Private referrals are welcomed from General Practitioners, Hospital Consultants and other Health Professionals as well as the Legal Professions. I also accept self-referrals. A professional, competent, private and confidential service is assured. As a Chartered Psychologist I am committed to high professional standards, ongoing professional development and fulfilling the requirements of my professional body, the British Psychological Society. I am registered with The Health Professions Council and subject to its standards of proficiency, conduct, performance and ethics.Qualifications & Training
BSc (Hon) Mathematics, Loughborough University (1994)
MSc Management Science and Operational Research, Warwick University (1995)
MSc Psychology and its Applications, Bolton Institute (2002)
PhD University of Manchester (2006)
ClinPsyD University of Manchester (2009)Experience
I have over 9 years experience working as a health professional with individuals experiencing severe or complex mental health difficulties. My preferred therapeutic approach is CBT and I am experienced in treating a range of emotional, anxiety, affective and psychotic disorders.
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Individual Counselling, Adults, Men, Women, Young, Long-term, Short-term, Single sessions, Time-limited, Training/tutoring, Abuse, Anger, Anxiety, Attachment, Bereavement, Bipolar, Conflict, Depression, Loss, Self-esteem, Mental Health, OCD, Panic, Phobias, Psychosis, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Rape, Relationships, Self-confidence, Self-harm, Stress, Suicide, Trauma, Workplace, Behavioural, Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, Psychometric Assessment, Relaxation, Solution-focused, Stress management, Life Coaching, Meditation. |
