I have enjoyed a varied career within the NHS and MOD and worked in various roles as a trauma specialist, occupational specialist, and in chronic pain services. During consultations, I draw on all my knowledge and experience to provide a gold-standard experience.
​Accreditations
Doctor of Counselling Psychology (HCPC)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapies (BABCP Accred)
EMDR practitioner (EMDR UK)
Experience
"For me, being a Psychologist is a privilege. I am passionate about supporting others."
Chair of Intensive EMDR Special Interest Group EMDR Association
10 years of private practice
10 years NHS experience
2 years of Ministry of Defence experience
Doctoral Studies
For 4 years of my doctoral studies, I researched clients' experiences of intensive EMDR for PTSD. The research included visiting services in the Netherlands (Psytrec) and working closely with services in the USA (The Trauma Institute). My findings show that clients find intensive EMDR safe, valuable, containing, and beneficial. The research article is due for publication in winter 2023. I use my knowledge of trauma and PTSD to recognise the long-term impact of these to provide trauma-informed ADHD assessments.
Education
- Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology, University of the West of England.
- Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapies, Exeter University.
- BSc Psychology and Theology, University of Winchester.
Conference Presentations
EMDR Association Annual Conference, Bristol (2026), Bristol. Speaker, research presentation.
EMDR Association UK Conference (2025), poster presentation.
ESTSS 17th European Society of Traumatic Stress Studies, Belfast (2023). Research poster presentation. Clients' experiences of intensive EMDR for PTSD: A phenomenological Analysis
EMDR European Conference, Valencia (2022). Research poster presentation. EMDR Europe. Clients' experiences of intensive EMDR for PTSD: A Phenomenological Analysis
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