About Me

As an experienced CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service) Systemic Family Psychotherapist, and Clinical Supervisor, I am passionate about working with children, young people and their families supporting them to improve their mental health. I am registered with both UKCP (United Kingdom for Counselling & Psychotherapy) and AFT (Association for Family Therapy).

I have a particular interest and experience in working with eating disorders and disordered eating difficulties. I am trained to run Multi-Family Therapy Groups for those living with Anorexia Nervosa. I also enjoy supporting people to explore their own journey into parenthood, and the associated challenges this might present in relation to your own experiences of being parented.

As a Family Psychotherapist, I have worked with a wide range of mental health difficulties, including eating disorders, attachment difficulties, depression, anxiety, self harm, emotional regulation, and trauma. I have significant experience of working within multi-disciplinary teams, with a diverse range of professionals that might be involved in your care.

I have previously managed a Family Intervention Service for children with complex disabilities and life limiting conditions. Prior to that I worked within the field of Acquired Brain Injuries, I have a good understanding of the challenges that may arise from physical health difficulties.

I hold a BSc (Hons) in Psychology with Clinical & Health Psychology. I completed my four year post-graduate Systemic Family Psychotherapy Training through both the University of Plymouth (Foundation & Intermediate level), and the University of Exeter (MSc qualifying level training). During this time I worked both in a psychosis clinic within Adult Mental Health Services, and within CAMHS, including within an Attachment Narrative Therapy Clinic. I have a Post-Graduate Certificate in the Supervision of Psychological Therapies (IAPT) obtained through the University of Exeter.

I currently work at the University of Exeter as Programme Lead/Senior Lecturer for the Systemic Family Practice Post Graduate Diploma Programme. This trains CAMHS clinicians in evidence based approaches to eating disorders, depression, self harm and conduct disorders. I also hold the Academic Lead/ Senior Lecture roles for both the MSc Psychological Therapies, Practice & Research (Systemic Family Psychotherapy qualifying level training) and Tier 4 Inpatient programmes. I have previously been involved as the Academic Lead for the Youth Intensive Psychological Practitioner Post Graduate Certificate programme (a 2 year pilot). This involved training students nationally to work in psychiatric inpatient services and home treatment/crisis services for children and young people experiencing severe and enduring mental health difficulties.

I am an experienced Clinical Supervisor, with experience of supervising staff across the NHS, Local Authority and Voluntary sectors. I hold a Masters in Clinical Supervision with a particular interest in vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue. Prior to this, I completed an Advanced Diploma in Clinical Supervision & Mentoring as well as undertaking the NSPCC’s specialist Child Protection Supervisor training.

With 20 years experience of working across the voluntary sector, local authority and NHS services, I have a good understanding of the challenges that arise for people in their working environments. I have held a range of senior management and leadership roles during that time, and completed a Post Graduate Certificate in Integrated Leadership in 2010.

I am confident in, and trained to work with all ages, as well as with individuals, families, couples and groups. It is a privilege to be able to support families and individuals in finding the tools and resources that can support them to improve their mental health, enhance their well-being and understand their lived experiences.

I work with

• Children and young people
• Companies
• Couples
• Families
• Individuals

Types of Therapies Offered

• Family and Systemic Psychotherapist
• Family Therapist
• Systemic Family and Couple Psychotherapist
• Systemic Psychotherapist

What I can help with

• Abuse
• Anorexia
• Anxiety
• Bereavement
• Bulimia
• Bullying
• Chronic Illness
• Depression
• Disability
• Domestic Violence
• Eating Disorders
• Family
• Health-related Issues
• Mental Health Issues
• Online Counselling
• Parents
• Relationships
• Separation
• Step Families
• Stress
• Suicide
• Supervision