Psychological therapy

To book a free 20-minute consultation to find out more about my approach and how I could support you, get in touch here.

**What is therapy?**

Talking therapy provides a safe space to understand and overcome your difficulties. It’s a chance for you to reflect on what’s happening in your life and relationships, make sense of the feelings and thoughts that you’re experiencing, and to develop new skills to deal with challenges and change.
Therapy can be useful for a wide range of difficulties, and provides a non-judgemental, confidential space to talk about thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It can be open and long-term, or goal focused and brief, depending on your needs.
**What types of therapy do I use?**
I use a range of evidence-based approaches, including cognitive behavioural therapy, compassion-focused therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy. Everyone is unique, and the specific approach used will depend on your individual needs and preferences. I am also interested in understanding the wider context of people’s lives, such as family, culture, and gender, and how these contexts impact on your wellbeing and mental health

Who do I work with?

I specialise in women’s mental health, including working with women during the perinatal period (which means during pregnancy and in the postnatal period), women who have experienced trauma or loss, and women who are going through transitions in their life. I often work with people who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety and depression, who are struggling with relationships, or who need support with overcoming difficult experiences.

If you’re struggling with any of the difficulties above, feel free to get in touch to find out more about how I can support you. I offer a free 20-minute consultation where you can find out more about how I work and whether this approach is right for you.

You can also have a look at the resources page where you can find links to lots of online information about mental health and some useful self-help resources.

Is yoga used in the sessions?

Yoga is a naturally therapeutic practice that cultivates mindfulness, self-awareness and acceptance. Alongside the approaches described above, sessions may incorporate breathing practices, meditation and movement to support change and improve wellbeing. These practices impact directly on the nervous system, which underpins our emotions, and therefore can be a helpful addition to talking therapy.

Therapy is a collaborative process – we will work together and I will always discuss these approaches with you so that you can choose what you find helpful.

How much are sessions?

Sessions cost £110 for an hour. Please get in touch for full terms and conditions, including how sessions are organised, the cancellation policy, and ways to pay. I will discuss these details with you and also send you a copy of the terms and conditions for you to keep.

To book a free 20-minute call to discuss how I can support you, get in touch here.

Please note, most sessions are currently being offered online. If you are based in London and would like to discuss having in-person sessions, please get in touch.

What are my qualifications and experience?

I am a clinical psychologist, registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC). Clinical psychologists receive extensive training in a range of therapeutic approaches, as well as training in research and other clinical competencies. They use evidence-based techniques, backed up by science, to reduce psychological distress and improve well-being. ‘Clinical Psychologist’ is a registered profession and a protected title.

I gained my clinical psychology doctorate from University College London in 2013. Since then I have worked in several perinatal mental health teams across London, as well as providing training and consultation to other professionals who work with families at the time of having a baby.

As well as my clinical work, I am also a post doctoral researcher at King’s College London. I gained my PhD in Psychology in 2021. My research was focused on developing interventions to support families in the perinatal period. You can find my research publications on Research Gate here

I have also developed several resources for families and health services related to perinatal mental health, including a guide for professionals about how to involve partners in perinatal mental health services (you can see this here), and a self-help workbook for women who experience antenatal depression (you can see this here).

If you’d like to know more about my work and how I can support you, please get in touch. I look forward to hearing from you.