Much of my career has focused on helping people adjust to life after serious injury and trauma. I have led the psychology service within a regional Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Unit and worked within a Major Trauma service, supporting individuals and their families as they navigate the emotional and practical challenges that often accompany sudden, life-changing events.

I also have extensive experience working with people living with long-term health conditions, including Long Covid, Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS), and Functional Neurological Disorder (FND). I understand that persistent health problems can affect every aspect of life, including relationships, work, identity and emotional wellbeing. Together, we can explore ways of managing these challenges so that you can reconnect with what matters most to you.

My therapeutic approach

My therapeutic approach is compassionate, collaborative and grounded in evidence-based practice. I have completed specialist training in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), allowing me to tailor therapy to your individual needs, preferences and goals.

I have a particular interest in the relationship between the mind, body and nervous system. To deepen my understanding of this connection, I completed yoga teacher training, which has enhanced my appreciation of how breath, movement and body awareness can support emotional regulation and psychological wellbeing. Where appropriate, I integrate these principles alongside evidence-based psychological therapies to help clients develop practical, sustainable ways of managing distress and improving their wellbeing.

What therapy involves

My aim is to listen carefully to what you’re experiencing and to understand your perspective, without making assumptions about what you need. We’ll work together to make sense of what’s bringing you to therapy.

It’s very likely that I’ll develop a written psychological formulation with you — that’s a fancy term for what is essentially a shared map of what we understand about your difficulties, what might be keeping things going, and what could help. This gives us something concrete to come back to as we work together and helps guide the direction of therapy.

At the end of each session, we’ll agree on a small, achievable task to focus on between sessions. This might involve noticing your thoughts and emotions, practising a new skill, or trying something that moves you closer to the life you want to live. You could call these between-session tasks ‘homework’, but the idea is simply to help you put what you’ve explored in therapy into practice in your everyday life. Small changes, repeated over time, can make a meaningful difference.

Areas of expertise

I have particular experience supporting people with:

• Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
• Traumatic injury and illness
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Functional Neurological Disorders (FND)
• Chronic health conditions, including Long Covid and Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/ Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS)

Appointments & fees

I offer both online appointments and in-person appointments in Sheffield, S11. Each appointment lasts 60 minutes.

Private appointments

My fee is £120 for online appointments and £130 for in-person appointments.

Insurance

I am a Bupa-recognised provider and am also recognised by other major private health insurers, including Aviva and Vitality. Where applicable, fees will be in line with the rates agreed with the relevant insurance company.

Case-managed therapy

If you are accessing therapy through a case-managed arrangement, I am happy to discuss this with you and work alongside your insurer or case manager where appropriate.

Academic qualifications

2014: Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, University of Surrey
2009: MSc Forensic Psychology, University of Leicester
2008: BSc (Hons) Psychology with Neuroscience, University of Leicester

Considering psychological therapy?

If you would like to find out more, please get in touch. I’d be happy to answer any questions and discuss whether my approach feels like a good fit for you.

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Please note that this practice does not offer a crisis service. If you need urgent support, please contact NHS 111 by phone or online at 111.nhs.uk.