I am a Senior Mental Health Occupational Therapist and I am registered with the Health Profession Council - the government statutory body that regulates allied health professionals.  Prior to moving to Edinburgh, I ran a private therapy clinic in Hertfordshire, England.  I have also worked within the NHS for several NHS Trusts in Northamptonshire and for the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Mental Health Trust.

My background is working in the area of acute mental health services, with individuals experiencing illnesses such as severe depression, severe anxiety, Schizophrenia, Bi-polar Disorder, Personality Disorder and Psychosis.  During my time in the NHS I developed experience in providing cognitive therapy interventions both 1:1 and to groups.

Since leaving the NHS to work privately, I have pursued my interest in NLP and I am so impressed with this cognitive therapy technique that I have trained as an NLP practitioner and then Master practitioner.  I am also a qualified Hypnotherapist.  I offer a solution-focused approach to therapy. 

My Qualifications

Bsc (Hons) Psychology

Bsc (Hons) Occupational Therapy

NLP Master Practitioner

Diploma Hypnotherapy

NHS experience of providing CBT group sessions in:

Anxiety management

Stress management

Relaxation skills

Relapse prevention

Self-esteem

Managing difficult emotions

Depression

I am registered with:

The Health Professions Council – OT36796

British Association of Occupational Therapists

I have full Professional Liability Insurance and CRB Clearance.