About
I am a licensed Counselling Psychologist working in independent practice. I am registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and chartered by the British Psychological Society (BPS). In the UK, these reflect the highest standard of psychological knowledge and expertise.
I work with adults experiencing a broad range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, bipolar disorder, chronic fatigue syndrome, post-traumatic stress disorder and adjustment to chronic illness. I also have specialist knowledge of neuropsychological issues.
Sometimes my clients don’t know why they are feeling unwell or unhappy. Sometimes my clients see patterns of unwelcome thoughts, behaviour, feelings and outcomes that they feel powerless to change. I apply evidence-based psychological interventions in service of my clients’ goals. My intention is to promote insight and improve the psychological skillset of my clients, so that they can resume being their own therapist as quickly as possible.
After qualifying as a counselling psychologist in 2013, I worked at the Medical Institute for Neuropsychological Disorders (M.I.N.D.), St. George’s Hospital in Beirut, Lebanon in both out-patient and in-patient settings. During my training, I worked at the Harley Street Clinic Cancer Centre, London, providing therapy for patients who had a diagnosis of breast or bowel cancer. I also trained at the Royal Free Hospital Fatigue Service, London, offering therapy to patients with chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis.
Approach
While I am principally a Cognitive Behavioural-oriented therapist, I also use approaches based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Meta-Cognitive Therapy (MCT). I have also trained in Person-Centred Therapy (PCT). Counselling psychologists are encouraged to become skilled in many therapeutic approaches because we recognise that different people will connect with different philosophies.
Academic Qualifications
BA (Hons) in Applied Psychology
University College, Cork, Ireland (1995)
MPhil in Applied Psychology
University College, Cork, Ireland (1999)
Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology
City, University of London, UK (2013)
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Neuropsychology
University of Bristol, UK (2020)
Professional Licenses
Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC): Registered PYL34166
British Psychological Society (BPS): Chartered Status
Psychological Testing Centre (PTC): Register of Qualifications in Test Use (RQTU)
Ethics
I adhere to the Code of Ethics as outlined by the British Psychological Society, which aims to ensure that my practice is safe and professional. I am committed to evidence-based practice, which requires that I keep my skills updated and receive regular supervision of my practice.
