My Services
Assessment and Therapy
Psychological assessment and therapy of adults (18+) on issues including:
(please note that whilst only able to offer on-line therapy, I am only working with individuals. When face-face is able to resume, I will again be able to offer support to couples/dyads).
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The psychological impacts of chronic and acute physical health difficulties on those experiencing the difficulties directly, and those around them
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Expectations and preparations for surgery
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Challenges for people in caregiving roles
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Anxieties, panic, stress, and phobias
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Grief, bereavement and loss
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Depression and low moods, low self-esteem and low-confidence
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Relationship difficulties including conflict, distance, social difficulties etc
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Antenatal, Perinatal and Postnatal issues
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Parenting issues
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Sleep difficulties
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Life transitions
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Trauma and PTSD
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Anger and irritability
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Work related stress, difficulties and burnout
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Body image difficulties following illness and related surgery
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Trauma related to physical health diagnoses and treatment
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Trauma related to attacks (dog bites, terrorist attacks, violence from others)
Work place supports and training
Staff supports
I have many years of experience of leading a staff counselling and welfare service within the NHS supporting staff with difficulties including anxiety, phobias, depression, loss, bereavement, suicidal ideation, stress, bullying, working with conflict, experiences of prejudice and trauma.
I have supported and coached individual and staff groups of all levels of seniority, offering critical incident support, reflective practice and consultancy. This and a previous career as a business consultant in the finance sector, have developed in me a keen appreciation of how this area of our life can be either vitalising or demoralising. I know for myself and have seen for others that a space to reflect on the options we have within or outside the work we are doing can be valuable in revitalising our lived experience.
Training
I enjoy and am experienced and skilled in developing and facilitiating training and workshops for staff groups, and undergraduate and doctoral degree programmes.
