Who We Are

I am a Clinical Psychologist with a special interest in adult mental health. I work for most of the week as a Consultant Clinical Psychologist within NHS secondary mental health services. I provide clinics two days a week at The Liverpool Psychology Practice, including individual psychotherapy, clinical supervision, consultation and training to psychological professionals, and expert witness work.

I have a particular interest in the psychological wellbeing of people coping with life after trauma. I understand that trauma and adversity can manifest in varied and individually unique ways, which may not be routinely captured by diagnostic labels. I have significant experience in supporting people who are experiencing obsessive-compulsive difficulties, occupational burnout, or anxiety problems such as panic and phobias; and people who live with body image issues, including body dysmorphia. Many people with these experiences can face challenges in getting access to psychotherapy.

I draw on a range of approaches in my work, guided by an individualised understanding of my clients’ needs and experiences. I can provide single modality therapy where required – I am an accredited therapist and supervisor in Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) and a trained therapist and supervisor in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). I am trained to practitioner level in EMDR and Mentalisation Based Therapy (MBT). I value Psychoanalytic and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) ideas in my work.

I use several theories and approaches in my practice, but how I work with any individual is always guided by a personalised theory of their unique experiences.

I try to develop this understanding together with my clients by drawing on psychological theory and research, their unique personal histories and any prior experiences of therapy. This process also quickly gives my clients a sense of whether a psychological approach could be useful to them or not, and whether I might be the right person to work with them.

Clinical Psychologists often call this early psychological understanding a ‘formulation’ and it should play a key role in helping the client and the therapist make decisions together about what direction to take. A preliminary version is usually developed during an initial assessment.

I have training in several established psychotherapies and can provide a range of approaches. These therapies are usually expressed in acronyms or abbreviations so it’s not always clear what these terms mean or how they differ. You can read about our different psychotherapy approaches further in ‘what we do’ and in our articles section.

I believe that the most important factor in achieving a positive outcome from psychotherapy is the collaborative relationship between therapist and client. Before anyone considers beginning therapy, it is important that they feel comfortable, safe, and like I’m the right person, at the right time, to be working with them.