Hello, I’m Jill - it’s really lovely to meet you.

I’m a clinical psychologist, yoga teacher, and researcher specialising in women’s mental health, with a particular focus on pregnancy, early parenthood, and periods of psychological transition.

My background

I began my clinical psychology training in 2010, on a programme grounded in developmental psychopathology - an approach that explores how our brains and minds develop over time, beginning from the earliest stages of life. This includes understanding how mental health difficulties can emerge in the context of early experiences and relationships.

This perspective strongly shaped my work, and I went on to specialise in perinatal and infant mental health. I have worked across several NHS perinatal mental health teams in London, supporting families through the transition to parenthood - not only to care for parental wellbeing, but also to protect and support the developing mind of the baby.

Alongside my clinical work, I have provided training and consultation to health professionals and third-sector organisations on perinatal mental health.

Research

My research has focused on developing and evaluating psychological interventions for families, as well as exploring the links between trauma, violence, and mental health. This work has been carried out . In 2021, I completed a PhD in Psychology, within King’s Women’s Mental Health at King’s College London, focused on the development of novel interventions for new parents. You can see more about my research here.