I have over 17 years post qualifying clinical experience of working in public mental health and community health – providing therapy to young people and adults.

I have clinically trained in child and adolescent mental health working from a developmental psychiatry model including leading a multidisciplinary team within the public mental health sector for a number of years. I have extensive experience in treating a range of mental health difficulties including: mood disorders, self harm and suicidal ideation, difficulties with emotional regulation, relational challenges and family relationship difficulties using various psychotherapy interventions.

I have a special interest in working with young people and adults with anxiety disorders, eating disorders and somatic presentations.

I work collaboratively in my practice leading from a foundation of psychodynamic psychotherapy. I also draw from a range of theoretical frameworks that inform my clinical thinking including attachment theory and developmental psychiatry models; neurobiology and the impacts of trauma on the brain; systems theory and parent/dyadic intervention.

My clinical training is based on unpacking the deeper psychodynamic networks that span across our development. I believe that our relationships and past experiences shape how our emotions have an impact on us today and understanding the ‘threads’ of our experiences helps to create relief and understanding.

When working with children I adopt a non-pathological lens and see development as a broad spectrum of needs. Each child deserves to be understood in their experiences, by highlighting their strengths and unique personality structures. I work towards building flexibility in thinking and deepening understanding of emotional needs and include parents in the work to ensure we’re all working together.