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 consultation 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."
10 years NHS experience
2 years 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 Insitute). 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 knowldege 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.
- Post graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapies, Exeter University.
- BSc Psychology and Theology, University of Winchester.
Conferencc Presentations
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