Waypoint Psychology - Clinical Practice
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I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist. My rigorous training combined clinical work and research at a doctoral level. My clinical practice is regulated by the HCPC, ensuring ethical and professional standards. Read more about different therapist qualifications here.
In addition to my core training, I am also a qualified EMDR practitioner. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based therapy designed to help individuals process and overcome traumatic experiences that may be negatively impacting their mental health and daily lives. Since joining the NHS in 2013, I have worked with people across the lifespan in various settings, including outpatient and inpatient units, major London hospitals such as St Thomas' and the Royal London, and a specialist trauma clinic. In recent years I have specialised in supporting women and their families with perinatal mental health challenges, including anxiety during pregnancy and post-birth, postnatal depression, and birth trauma. |
I now work exclusively in private practice with young people (16 years+) and adults of all ages. My integrative therapeutic approach draws on evidence-based models, including IFS, EMDR, CBT, ACT, and CFT, to tailor therapy to each individual’s unique needs.
Read more about different therapy approaches here.
Read more about different therapy approaches here.
My Journey and Life Beyond Work
Before becoming a psychologist, I worked as a commercial solicitor in a London law firm. I soon realised this career wasn’t the right fit for me, and I was drawn to psychology, a field where I could support people through meaningful change. This shift led me to retrain, eventually earning my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology.
I believe life is a non-linear journey. Rarely do things turn out exactly as we expect, and it can take time to figure out how to show up in the world in a way that feels authentic and fulfilling. This belief shapes my work as a psychologist: I strive to help my clients embrace their unique paths and navigate life’s challenges with compassion and resilience.
I see my role as a guide, a waypoint on your journey, offering a place to pause, recover and reflect, before finding your way forward again.
Outside of my professional role, I am a mother to two young children and a carer for an elderly parent. These experiences have given me a deeper understanding of the challenges that come with juggling multiple roles, and they shape how I support others in finding balance and meaning in their lives. When I’m not working, I’m with my children or enjoying being outdoors: walking my dog, swimming in the sea, or cycling along the beautiful Kent coast.
I believe life is a non-linear journey. Rarely do things turn out exactly as we expect, and it can take time to figure out how to show up in the world in a way that feels authentic and fulfilling. This belief shapes my work as a psychologist: I strive to help my clients embrace their unique paths and navigate life’s challenges with compassion and resilience.
I see my role as a guide, a waypoint on your journey, offering a place to pause, recover and reflect, before finding your way forward again.
Outside of my professional role, I am a mother to two young children and a carer for an elderly parent. These experiences have given me a deeper understanding of the challenges that come with juggling multiple roles, and they shape how I support others in finding balance and meaning in their lives. When I’m not working, I’m with my children or enjoying being outdoors: walking my dog, swimming in the sea, or cycling along the beautiful Kent coast.
Professional Qualifications and Registrations
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King’s College London:
Registration as a Clinical Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) - (PYL040669)
Registration as a Chartered Clinical Psychologist with the British Psychological Society (BPS) - (CPsychol registration)
Internal Family Systems - Transforming Trauma: Full IFS Competency Programme (with Therapy Northwest)
Member of the BPS Faculty of Perinatal Psychology
EMDR practitioner with EMDR Academy, Europe
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- Doctoral research examining risk profiles and preventative factors in cases of perinatal self-poisoning.
- Systematic literature review exploring the prevalence and correlates of perinatal suicidality in teenagers and young women.
Registration as a Clinical Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) - (PYL040669)
Registration as a Chartered Clinical Psychologist with the British Psychological Society (BPS) - (CPsychol registration)
Internal Family Systems - Transforming Trauma: Full IFS Competency Programme (with Therapy Northwest)
Member of the BPS Faculty of Perinatal Psychology
EMDR practitioner with EMDR Academy, Europe
See more here - LinkedIn
