My Approach

CAT offers a helpful approach to a wide range of emotional difficulties and psychological and psychiatric disorders, particularly in exploring the relational aspects of peoples’ difficulties. It is collaborative and we work at the client's pace. Because of my experience in the Community Mental Health Teams and as an Approved Mental Health Professional, I am experienced in managing risk and complexity present in more severe experiences of mental health difficulties.
I work with and assess the potential for work with clients with the following psychiatric diagnoses; eating disorders, depression and anxiety, personality disorders, obsessional disorders, physical health issues that have a psychological component and medically unexplained symptoms. I have worked with a number of clients referred by the family court regarding child care proceedings.

About Me

I am an accredited Cognitive Analytic Psychotherapist and member of ACAT (Association of Cognitive Analytic Therapy). I have practised in a training capacity since 2009 within the Psychological Therapy Service in Somerset NHS Foundation Trust and was accredited as a CAT Practitioner in 2015. Since 2016 I have undertaken private therapy work, offering CAT to individuals and couples and CAT informed therapy.
I have 25 years’ experience working as a mental health social worker with adults who experience severe and enduring mental health issues, and as an approved mental health professional.

I work with

• Couples
• Individuals
• Private healthcare referrals

Special Interests

Like all UKCP registered psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors I can work with a wide range of issues, but here are some areas in which I have a special interest or additional experience.

Types of Therapies Offered

• Cognitive Analytic Therapist