As a Clinical Psychologist I am trained to use an integrative approach, drawing on different models which allows therapy to be tailored to your needs and goals. I am qualified to use therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and compassion-based approaches. I am currently developing skills in Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT), and have recently completed EMDR training. 

I began work in the Health and Social Care sector in 2010 following a career in academic publishing. In 2013 I qualified as a Clinical Associate in Applied Psychology and worked in an adult mental health setting providing cognitive behaviour (CBT) therapy. In 2018 I completed a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Edinburgh.

Since qualifying, I have developed experience working in the NHS with adults living with physical health conditions that impact on their emotional wellbeing. I have skills in working therapeutically with people who are struggling with a variety of difficulties including: anxiety, depression, self-criticism, eating difficulties and PTSD. I have particular interest and experience in working with people to overcome difficulties in their relationship to food and body image, as well as working with those on the autism spectrum and within the LGBTQia+ community. Alongside working with Anderson Brown Psychology Services, I work as a Lead Clinical Psychologist in highly specialist NHS services and sometimes teach yoga classes, having qualified as a teacher in .

QUALIFICATIONS
Master of Arts (MA) in Philosophy (Honours), University of Glasgow, 1998 

Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Logic, Text & Information Technology, University of Dundee, 2000

Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Psychology (Honours), Open University, 2010

Master of Science (MSc) in Psychological Therapy in Primary Care, University of Dundee, 2013

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy), University of Edinburgh, 2018


REGISTRATIONS
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council.