PSYCHOTHERAPY SERVICES

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is the most researched form of talking therapy, proven effective for depression, trauma, and anxiety disorders. In my view, it can apply to most psychological issues. CBT is based on the idea that thoughts, feelings and actions are interconnected and influence one another. When we're feeling low or anxious, we often slip into unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours that worsen our mood. CBT helps us identify and change these patterns, enabling better emotional management.

It's a collaborative approach—not something done to you, but a partnership with your therapist to achieve shared goals.

Working with Neurodiversity

I bring extensive experience supporting clients with dual experiences of neurodivergence and mental health challenges. In fact, I continue providing therapy and supervision in this area within the NHS. This community is incredibly diverse. Some individuals with intellectual disabilities may navigate unique perspectives on self-awareness, while autistic people might keenly recognise societal differences, feeling that "life feels harder" or sensing "what they're missing," which can contribute to depression. Whether it's autism, ADHD, or another neurodivergent profile, I'm skilled at customising therapy to celebrate and honour each person's unique strengths and needs. For those who thrive with direct approaches, we might adapt CBT collaboratively. For others, indirect methods like systemic consultations or applied behavioural analysis can offer empowering, tailored support.

Other Modalities

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an action-oriented talking therapy that empowers you to embrace your emotions rather than fight them. You'll learn to stop avoiding, denying, or struggling with inner feelings, recognising them as valid responses to life's challenges—without letting them hold you back. With this mindset, you'll accept hardships and commit to positive behavioural changes, no matter what's happening around you or how you feel. ACT is especially effective for managing long-term physical conditions like fibromyalgia, chronic pain, or chronic fatigue syndrome.

Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) is a gentle talking therapy designed to support those grappling with shame and self-criticism, often stemming from early abuse or neglect. It guides you in building self-compassion and nurturing skills, which regulate mood and foster a sense of safety, self-acceptance and comfort. Similar to mindfulness-based therapy, CFT educates you on the mind-body connection and teaches practical ways to cultivate awareness of your thoughts and body.

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a powerful, unique therapy that helps you heal from trauma-triggered issues. It eases the distress of difficult memories by guiding your brain to reprocess them properly, mending the emotional wounds of the past. Best known for treating PTSD, EMDR's evidence for addressing a wide range of disorders grows daily. That's why it's endorsed by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), the World Health Organisation, and the NHS.