What I offer

I provide online, one-to-one psychological therapy for adults resident in the UK. Sessions take place via secure video call.

While I specialise in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, I draw on training and experience of working with a wide range of therapeutic approaches. The therapeutic models I most commonly integrate elements of in my work are Compassion Focused Therapy, Mindfulness based approaches and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Read below for more information on these approaches.

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

CBT is a structured, collaborative and practical therapy that focuses on understanding how your thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact.

Together, we may explore:

  • Unhelpful thinking patterns and emotional responses

  • Behavioural cycles that keep difficulties going

  • Underlying beliefs about yourself, others and the world

CBT helps you develop practical strategies to manage challenges, cope with difficult emotions and make meaningful changes. Techniques are usually practiced between sessions to support progress. The focus of sessions may be the ‘here and now’ or involve more in depth exploration of the past, if required.

CBT is a well-established, evidence-based approach recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), for use in the NHS, for many mental health difficulties.

Compassion Focused Therapy

CFT supports you to develop a kinder, more compassionate relationship with yourself, particularly if you struggle with self-criticism, shame or harsh inner pressure and standards.

In CFT, compassion is understood as a skill that can be learned and strengthened. Therapy may focus on:

  • Reducing self-judgement and shame

  • Developing emotional regulation and self-soothing

  • Building inner support and resilience

CFT can be especially helpful for reducing shame and self-criticism, regulating emotions, healing trauma and fostering healthier relationships.

Mindfulness-Based Approaches

Mindfulness-based approaches help you develop present-moment awareness of thoughts, emotions and physical sensations, with openness and curiosity rather than judgement.

Rather than trying to eliminate difficult experiences, mindfulness helps you relate to them differently, reducing automatic and habitual reactions. You may learn techniques such as mindfulness meditation and everyday awareness practices, supported by between-session practice.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

ACT combines mindfulness, acceptance and values-based action. The focus is on changing your relationship with difficult thoughts and feelings, rather than trying to remove them.

ACT can help you:

  • Reduce avoidance and self-criticism

  • Increase psychological flexibility

  • Clarify what truly matters to you

  • Take meaningful steps towards a more fulfilling life