Military & Service Connections

As a military spouse, I have a deep understanding of the military lifestyle and the unique challenges that this can bring to individuals and families. My husband's current service in the RAF has provided me with profound insight into the needs of military families. I am an armed forces community champion within my NHS role and have worked with veterans as well as military families experiencing a range of mental health difficulties including trauma and PTSD.

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My Qualifications​

BSc (Hons) Psychology, University of Exeter

Postgraduate Certificate in Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, University of Exeter

Postgraduate Diploma in High Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, University of Exeter

High Intensity CBT Supervision - University of East Anglia

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, parts 1-4, EMDR Masterclass

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cardiff University

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Additional Clinical Training

Cognitive Processing Therapy - Dr Candice Monson

Motivational Interviewing

Level Three Safeguarding Adults

Level Two Safeguarding Children

Mental Health First Aid

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My Professional Accreditations​

BABCP Accredited CBT Practitioner

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Additional Information

Enhanced DBS Adults and Child​

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My Experience

I am a skilled and experienced psychological therapist with 10 years’ experience working within NHS Talking Therapies services and private healthcare settings. I also have experience working as a recovery coordinator in substance misuse services, both within HM Prison Service and community settings.

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I work with a wide range of mental health difficulties, including trauma, PTSD, depression, stress, low self-esteem, and anxiety disorders such as OCD and social anxiety. My therapeutic approach draws primarily on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

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Alongside my clinical work, I also offer CBT supervision to qualified and trainee CBT therapists. I provide supportive, reflective, and collaborative supervision tailored to individual learning needs, clinical development, and professional wellbeing.

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My Commitment to You​

I pride myself on my intuitive, empathic, collaborative and non-judgemental approach. I aim to provide a space for clients to feel safe and empowered to make positive changes in their lives whilst working towards their own personal goals.​

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