Cognitive Behavioural Therapist - My Story

People often ask me why I became a therapist, and the answer is quite simple: I've always been drawn to understanding people. 

Before training as a CBT therapist, I worked as a Mental Health Nurse in complex secondary mental health services, supporting individuals during some of the most challenging periods of their lives. This role taught me compassion, resilience, and the importance of seeing the person behind the diagnosis.  

While I valued that work enormously, I found myself seeking something different. I wanted the opportunity to slow down, understand each person's unique story, and build meaningful therapeutic relationships where lasting change could occur. I was drawn to an approach that looked beyond symptoms and focused on the whole person through Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.  

That desire led me to begin my Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. It was during this time that I discovered just how powerful therapy can be—not because it offers quick fixes or easy answers, but because it provides a space where people can begin to understand themselves differently, develop new coping mechanisms, and move towards a more meaningful life.  

Following my qualification, I continued working as a CBT therapist within independent mental health services, supporting adults experiencing a wide range of emotional difficulties, including anxiety disorders, depression, trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder, low self-esteem, and stress. Over the years, my passion for helping people flourished, leading me to undertake further training in EMDR therapy alongside CBT.  

Eventually, I decided to create my own private practice. I wanted to offer therapy in a way that truly reflected my values: taking the time to understand each individual, providing evidence-based treatment with warmth and compassion, and creating a space where people feel genuinely heard rather than judged.  

I know that reaching out for therapy isn't always easy. It can feel unfamiliar, vulnerable, or even overwhelming. If you're here, you've already taken a brave first step.  

Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, living with the effects of past experiences, or simply wanting life to feel different, you don't have to navigate it alone. My hope is that our work together helps you feel understood, supported, and empowered to create meaningful, lasting change.

· EMDR Europe Accredited Training (Part 1–4) to enhance skills in EMDR therapy

· Postgraduate Diploma in Psychological Therapies: CBT (High Intensity), focusing on training future CBT therapists

· BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing (2:1), providing a strong foundation in mental health practices including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

· Certificate in Higher Education in Health & Social Care, bridging knowledge in health services

· BTEC Level 2 & 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of health and social care practices.

· BABCP Accredited CBT therapist (Reg. 1005045) specializing in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

· Trauma-Focused CBT for Complex PTSD and EMDR therapy options

· Adapting Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Autism

· Addressing Body Dysmorphia in Clinical Practice through CBT

· Managing Long-Term Health Conditions in Psychological Practice with CBT techniques

· Expertise in Working with Dissociation using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

· Cognitive Therapy addressing PTSD & Traumatic Bereavement

No two people are the same, so I don't believe therapy should be either. Every individual brings their own experiences, relationships, strengths, and challenges. Rather than viewing you as a diagnosis or a collection of symptoms, I take the time to understand who you are, what has shaped your experiences, and what matters most to you. 

As a CBT therapist, my work is grounded in evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and EMDR therapy. However, I believe that effective therapy is about much more than just applying techniques. It involves building a genuine therapeutic relationship where you feel safe, understood, and free to explore difficult thoughts, feelings, and experiences without fear of judgment. 

Together, we'll make sense of the patterns that may be keeping you stuck, while also recognizing the strengths and resilience you already possess. Therapy isn't about becoming a different person or eliminating every difficult emotion; it's about empowering you to respond to life's challenges with greater confidence, self-compassion, and flexibility, allowing you to move toward the life you want to live. 

Whether you're struggling with anxiety, low mood, trauma, stress, low self-esteem, or simply feeling overwhelmed, my goal is to provide a calm, supportive space where you feel listened to and respected throughout the process. 

Starting therapy can feel like a significant step, and it's completely normal to feel nervous or unsure about what to expect. As a CBT therapist, I will work at a pace that feels comfortable for you. From our very first session, my focus is on helping you feel at ease, understood, and supported.