Areas of Expertise
Trauma & PTSD
Trauma can show up in many different ways, whether it stems from a single incident or prolonged experiences of adversity. Many people I work with experience flashbacks, nightmares, emotional numbness, or find it hard to connect with others. Others carry a heavy sense of shame, guilt or self-blame that can feel hard to voice. The aim in my clinical practice is to reduce your inner self-critic and build up your self-compassion to help with navigating these feelings.
I currently work in specialist NHS trauma services supporting adults who have experienced complex trauma, including survivors of abuse and asylum seekers. My approach is trauma-informed, and I work at a pace that feels safe for you. We’ll begin by getting to know your unique story in more detail whilst I provide further information on how trauma may affect us. Trauma can have an impact on our everyday life, and so we will then spend some time learning valuable grounding techniques or ways in which you can make yourself feel safe in familiar or non-familiar environments. When the time feels right, we can gently being processing traumatic memories. We can do this by using an array of evidenced-based therapies such as EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing), Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT) or Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET).
Eating Disorders & Body Image
I’ve worked in national specialist eating disorder services where I supported adults struggling with anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, and emotional eating. I understand how complex our relationship with food and our bodies can be. I take a compassionate and evidence-based approach to understanding the emotional drivers behind disordered eating, whilst working towards a healthier relationship with food, their body, and themselves.
Mind-Body Integration
My clinical experience also includes working in physical health settings such as intensive care, cardiology, and paediatrics. I understand how emotional and physical health are closely linked. If you're managing a long-term condition or the psychological effects of illness, I can support you in processing these experiences and building coping tools for daily life.
My Approach to Therapy
I believe therapy should feel like a safe, supportive space where your story is heard and valued. Engaging in therapy can often feel threatening and is anxiety producing, so we will initially spend some time on building a meaningful relationship with one another.
My approach is integrative, meaning I tailor therapy to you rather than taking a one-size-fits-all route. This means that we will trial different approaches together to make sure that therapy feels useful for you. Together, we’ll explore your challenges in depth and find strategies that are effective and
I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches including:
- Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT)
- Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET)
- Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
Alongside deeper psychological work, I also introduce practical strategies to manage day-to-day stress, such as grounding techniques, breathwork, and emotion regulation tools.
We'll work collaboratively to explore your goals, whether that’s reducing distress, improving relationships, building emotional resilience, or reconnecting with your identity and values.
Education & Training
Qualifications
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) – University College London
- BSc (Hons) in Psychology & Language Sciences – University College London
Experience
- Traumatic Stress Clinic (NLFT)
- Islington Survivors Trauma Service (NLFT)
- National Eating Disorder Service (SLAM)
- Gastroenterology & Paediatric Psychology Services (CNWL)
- Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH)
Research & Teaching
- My research experience includes studies on early intervention for psychosis and implementation of evidence-based therapy models for eating disorders. I remain committed to integrating up-to-date research into clinical practice.
Personal Interests
Outside of work, I find a lot of joy in being outdoors, especially on long hikes up in the mountains. I have also recently taken up pottery, which I am enjoying greatly, even if all of my mugs end up looking slightly too wonky. When I am in London, I enjoy spending time with my friends and family and hopping from one overpriced bakery to another.
