I am a Co-Director of the West Dorset Practice, a fully accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist (MSc), an Internal Family Systems Therapist and an accredited EMDR Therapist. I am a member of the BABCP and registered with the EMDR Association UK. I am also a qualified and registered Social Worker, I have worked in mental health in a variety of settings since 2009.

I have extensive experience of working therapeutically with adults (but I also work with teenagers aged 16+) suffering from a range of mental heath difficulties including specialist services for affective disorders. I have a particular interest in working with people with PTSD, C-PTSD and dissociative disorders. I also have an interest in treating OCD and have a developing interest in treating addictions. I am experienced in treating a whole range of anxiety disorders and depression.

I have a diagnosis of ADHD and have a strong interest in supporting adults with ADHD and ASD, particularly in relation to unresolved trauma. I am a co-founder of a tech start-up for adults with ADHD called “Stimuli”. In addition to CBT & EMDR, I have completed post qualifying training in Compassion-Focused Therapy, Schema Therapy and in assessing risk in mental health.