HCPC: PYL24395
DBS: 001606977127

Specialist Assessment; Specialist Trauma & Attachment Psychological Assessments
Therapy: DDP, Equine Assisted Psychotherapy
Residential Home: Consultation
Training: Bespoke training packages

I am a Clinical Psychologist with a special interest in working with individuals with a history of trauma and in providing advice, training and support to the systems that surround them. I have spent many years working in the NHS and have lots of experience of working into residential homes and schools. I have also completed and published research into Child Development and Equine Assisted Psychotherapy.

I am passionate about making therapeutic connections accessible to all and specialise in providing Equine Assisted Psychotherapy to clients of all ages, many of whom find it hard to connect therapeutically through words. This approach to therapy allows them to connect and explore their inner worlds in a way that is less threatening and intense and more meaningful to them. It provides opportunities to safely unlock challenging thoughts and feelings whilst at the same time being able to regulate and manage automatic defence mechanisms.

I also provide valuable learning experiences through Equine Assisted Learning to Teams and organisations in relation to team culture, relationships, wellbeing and personal development.

I have completed training in a number of different models including CBT, DBT, Flash Technique (part of EMDR) and am trained to level 2 in DDP (Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy). I am also a certified EAGALA practitioner and trained ADOS (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule assessor.

Interests: I love being outside, spending time with my family, being around animals and eating delicious food!