Clinical psychology services in Stroud, Gloucestershire and online

Sessions

Therapy

Therapy can be short, medium or long term, depending on your needs and goals. Sessions are 50 minutes and usually weekly, in person in Stroud or online across the UK.

50 min

session length

Weekly sessions

Stroud

in person

Online

remote sessions

Support

What I can help with

I work with people facing a broad range of emotional and psychological difficulties, including:

Perinatal and parenthood support: Support for all parents and care givers through fertility challenges, pregnancy, birth and parenthood.
Anxiety and worry
Low self-esteem
Trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex PTSD
Depression and low mood
Obsessive compulsive difficulties (OCD)
Emotional regulation and anger management
Stress and burnout
Loss and bereavement
Relationship difficulties
Sleep problems
Phobias and panic
Experiences of psychosis
Adjustment to long-term health conditions

This list isn’t exhaustive. If you’re not sure whether therapy could help, get in touch and we can discuss your situation and talk it through.

Explore in more detail

Areas of support

Perinatal and parenthood support

Support with the challenges of parenting, and with family relationships past and present.

Anxiety

Understanding worry, panic and fear, and finding practical ways to feel steadier.

Perfectionism and unrelenting standards

Easing the pressure of high standards and the harsh inner critic.

Life transitions

Support through change, loss and the moments when life takes a new direction.

Low self-esteem

Understanding the harsh inner critic, and learning to treat yourself with more fairness and kindness.

Trauma and PTSD

Making sense of difficult experiences, at a pace that feels right for you.

Depression and low mood

Understanding low mood, exhaustion and loss of interest, and finding a way forward.

How I work

Approach

My training as a Clinical Psychologist is diverse and in-depth and I was privileged to train at universities including University College London (UCL) and King’s College London (KCL). My practice is firmly grounded in current evidence-based theory, research, and best-practice guidance.

My role is to meet you where you’re at, to help you to make sense of your experiences and support you in moving forward towards your personal goals. To do this I work using a range of therapeutic approaches which I tailor to each individual’s needs, goals, and circumstances.

The approaches I most commonly draw on include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (including trauma-focused CBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Narrative Exposure Therapy and Systemic Therapy.

Specific psychological approaches can make a real difference, but they work best within a therapeutic relationship where you feel safe enough to honestly process difficult experiences and to explore new ways of relating to yourself and others. This is why the therapeutic relationship forms the foundation of my work.

My academic background means I may also be curious about and considerate of the role of wider cultural, societal and personal influences that may be a part of your experience.

Therapy modalities

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

A practical, structured therapy that explores the links between thoughts, feelings, physical sensations and behaviour. Together we notice unhelpful patterns, test them out and build new ways of responding. CBT is well evidenced for anxiety, low mood and many other difficulties.

Trauma-focused CBT

A structured approach for the effects of trauma, including PTSD. At a pace you can manage, we work towards making sense of what happened, easing intrusive memories and reminders, and rebuilding a sense of safety and confidence.

Compassion Focused Therapy - Third wave CBT

Particularly helpful where harsh self-criticism, shame or perfectionism are part of the picture. We build skills to meet difficulty with warmth and steadiness, so that you can respond to yourself with more kindness and less threat.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

A ‘third wave’ CBT approach that helps you to make room for difficult thoughts and feelings, and to take steps towards what matters most to you, even when things feel hard.

Narrative Exposure Therapy

A short-term therapy for trauma that places difficult experiences within the story of your whole life. By creating a clear, ordered account, past events can be understood and put in their place, which can be especially helpful after multiple or prolonged traumatic experiences.

Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)

A CBT-based treatment for OCD. Gradually and collaboratively, you face feared thoughts, situations or triggers while resisting compulsions and reassurance-seeking, so that anxiety can settle and the cycle loses its hold.

Systemic Therapy

Looks at difficulties in the context of relationships, family, culture and community, rather than as something that sits only within one person. It can help make sense of patterns across generations and relationships, and open up new ways of relating.

Neuro-affirming therapy

I recognise and make space for neurodivergent ways of thinking, feeling and experiencing the world. If you have a diagnosis of Autism or ADHD, or are exploring whether either might apply, we can bring this into our work where it feels appropriate. I adapt the pace, structure and style of our sessions to suit you. Challenges common among neurodivergent people can show up as anxiety, burnout, difficulties in relationships or a sense of never quite fitting in. Together we’ll explore your experiences as the whole, complex individual you are, and shape the therapy around you.

Client feedback

What clients have found helpful

“The way it all made sense and gave me practical tools that I could apply in the future, whenever needed.”

“Empathy was genuine and you put me at ease.”

“A safe space to share, talking brings out wider thoughts and understanding of the situation, recognising my feelings and aiding self-reflection. To be given tools to support outside of the session and to help going forwards.”

“It was a very interesting experience and most definitely beneficial.”

Fees

My fee reflects the doctoral-level education and additional specialist training I have completed, as well as the many years of closely supervised clinical experience I have gained whilst working with individuals who have complex needs. As a Principal Clinical Psychologist in the NHS, the fee represents the level of specialism I have developed throughout my career.

My fee also covers the time I spend on your therapy outside of our sessions: preparing for and reflecting on our work, attending regular supervision, and continuing my professional development. I am regulated by the HCPC and accredited by the BABCP, which means my work meets the professional and ethical standards of both bodies.

What you can expect. Your sessions can be held at the same time each week and are tailored specifically to you. They can be in person or online, and you are welcome to move between the two as your circumstances and preferences change (where availability allows). I uphold discretion and confidentiality, and keep your information private and secure (see my privacy policy). Many people come to me having tried therapy before, or after living with difficulties for a long time, and I welcome working with depth and complexity.

Sessions are charged at £140 per 50-minute session.I appreciate that life can be unpredictable and you may need to cancel or rearrange your appointment, which I am happy to facilitate. However, sessions cancelled with less than 48 hours’ notice will incur the full fee.

I am a registered provider with many leading health insurers including Bupa, WPA and AVIVA.

Referrals

I welcome self-referrals and referrals from professionals. Privately funded clients and clients covered by numerous private health insurers are accepted.

Supervision

I am an experienced supervisor and can provide specialist supervision to psychological professionals, including those who are BABCP accredited. I have experience of supervising senior and experienced Clinical and Counselling Psychologists, Trainee and Assistant Psychologists and Clinical Associate Psychologists, across a range of settings. If you are seeking supervision, please reach out and we can arrange for a free consultation to see if I might be the right match for your needs.

Not sure where to start?

Have a conversation first. A free 15-minute call is a chance to tell me a little about what’s going on and ask me anything you like. No pressure, no obligation.

Book a free 15-minute call Call 07550 016869