I have worked in Mental Health services, residential care and social care settings for over 30 years. I have directly managed services as well as delivering individual therapy and support . I am fully trained to Diploma level in CBT but also specialist training in CBT for children and young people. I am provisionally accredited with the British Association of Cognitive and Behavioural psychotherapy and also an accredited therapisty with Anxiety UK. I work privately for an online service called IESO and currently work within  NHS Mental health services part time.

I have a commitment to professional development and learning and I am also actively involved in delivering training and support to other staff working with young people and adults.

I appreciate that CBT is available on the NHS and would encourage anyone to access this through their own GP as  first step, however I also recognise sometimes people are looking for more confidentiality and control especially in a rural area so when access to this service is difficult then private support can sometimes be a more helpful and personal option.