I am an HCPC registered Health Psychologist and BABCP accredited CBT therapist with 20 years’ experience working in the NHS in mental and physical health improvement roles.

Since qualifying as a health psychologist I have specialised in working with young people and adults with long-term health conditions – chronic pain, insomnia, diabetes, haematological

conditions, and now as lead psychologist in cardiology – in a central London NHS trust. I also worked in critical care during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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As a health psychologist and CBT therapist, I am skilled in developing trusting therapeutic relationships to facilitate improvements in mental health and quality of life. I take a compassionate approach to help people cope and adjust to the psychological and emotional

aspects of health and illness. I am able to provide a safe and supportive space and work together with clients to enable them to move closer to what is most meaningful and important in their life.

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I have expertise in a range of psychological approaches, particularly Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), but also mindfulness,

compassion and solution-focussed therapies and motivational interviewing, in a range of physical and mental health settings.

I have specialised in treating depression and low mood, generalised anxiety, health anxiety ,panic, agoraphobia, trauma including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), low self-esteem

and perfectionism, and specific phobias including blood and needle phobia.

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Qualifications and Training:

• Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, University of Surrey

• Professional Doctorate in Health Psychology, City University London

• Postgraduate Certificate in Primary Care Mental Health, London South Bank University

• MSc Health Psychology, University of Sussex

• BSc (Hons) Psychology, University of Humberside

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Membership of professional bodies/affiliations:

• Registered Practitioner Psychologist (Health) – Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

• Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist – British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP)

• Member of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and Division of Health Psychology (DHP)

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I have had research published in journals and professional magazines, and have presented at key psychology and health conferences. I am committed to keeping up to date with new

developments in my field, and regularly attend professional study days and workshops to continuously build on my skills and knowledge.​

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Fee: £125 per session

Contact: enquiries@surreytherapypractice.com