My ethos
I strongly believe that varying levels of mental wellbeing and health are an inherent part of the human condition, which we all 'suffer' from. There are all sorts of reasons why sometimes we find life more difficult at times; whether that be things we carry with us from our childhood, or situations we find ourselves in as adults. Whilst sometimes having a struggle with our mental health is 'normal', that does not mean that the struggle is a bed that has been made for us to helplessly lie in. I am passionate about helping people to understand the mental struggles they experience and to move on from them to enjoy life as rich, full, and meaningful.
It is very important to me to appreciate that everyone I work with is an expert in their own life and story. I adopt a collaborative approach whereby I work alongside this expertise to help people move toward where they wish to be. I bring a significant amount of expertise in psychological theory and therapy skill; but this is only useful if we can bring these expertises together to create a new and useful understanding.
Qualifications
Doctorate of Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) - University of Leeds
Intermediate Course in Family and Systemic Therapy - University of Leeds
BSC (Hons) Social Psychology - Loughborough University
I am a member of the HCPC Healthcare Professions Council who regulate all practitioner psychologists. My membership number is PYL30646, and you can find me here: www.hcp-uk.org/check