ABOUT ME
MY EXPERIENCE
Shortly after completing my BSc in Psychology, I started my career in Mental Health working on Inpatient Wards with individuals suffering from severe and enduring problems. I observed the benefit of talking therapies and decided to continue my studies further, starting a Postgraduate Certificate in 'Low Intensity Interventions' in 2015. I worked in the NHS as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner and then a Senior Practitioner for 3 years. Alongside this post I was an Associate Lecturer at Newcastle University on the 'Low Intensity Interventions' course.
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In 2018 I began my Postgraduate Diploma in 'Cognitive Behavioural Therapy' and have been working as a CBT practitioner since. I'm passionate about helping others understand and manage their wellbeing. I would describe my approach to CBT as supportive and informative. I have worked in a number of different settings including NHS IAPT, private mental health care, educational settings, Young Offenders Institutes and Hospitals. I have experience of working with both adults and children.
I currently work at Newcastle University in the Psychological Therapies Training and Research Clinic (PTTRC) delivering CBT assessments and treatment to the students at the University.
I have a particular ​interest in working with conditions such as:
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Anxiety
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Worry
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
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Social anxiety
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Self esteem issues
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Other conditions I am trained to work with include:
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Phobias
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Health anxiety
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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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Depression
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Mood disorders
MY APPROACH
When you're making the decision to start therapy it's important you consider the therapist you'll be working with, we all have different styles! Here's how I would describe mine:
COMPASSIONATE
I REALLY WANT TO HELP YOU FEEL BETTER. I HAVE A COMPASSIONATE STYLE WHICH CREATES AN OPEN SAFE SPACE FOR YOU TO EXPLORE YOURSELF.
HONEST
I'VE LEARNT THE IMPORTANCE OF TRANSPARENCY AS A THERAPIST. I WILL BE HONEST WITH YOU IN ORDER FOR YOU TO GET THE MOST FROM OUR SESSIONS.
EVIDENCE-BASED
I WILL BRING THE EVIDENCE BASE TO YOU, I WILL SCAFFOLD YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND PUSH YOU TO MAXIMISE YOUR LEARNING.
MY CREDENTIALS
BSc Psychology (First Class Honours) - Leeds Metropolitan University
PgCert Low Intensity Interventions - Teesside University
PWP Supervisor Course - Newcastle University
PgDip Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - Newcastle University
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FULLY ACCREDITED WITH THE BRITISH ASSOCIATION
FOR BEHAVIOURAL AND COGNITIVE PSYCHOTHERAPIES (BABCP)
Outside of work
I live in Newcastle upon Tyne with my husband, daughter and two cats.
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I'm an Autumn person, give me jumpers and cups of tea all year round!
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I'm an Aries through and through. Very passionate and determined, sometimes to my own detriment.
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I love the colour orange, lattes, online shopping, going on holiday and routinely getting my gel nails refreshed!
