Skilled and compassionate psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience supporting adults presenting with substance misuse, co-morbidity, depression, anxiety, anger management difficulties, and low self-esteem.

Experienced in delivering an integrative, client-centred approach tailored to individual needs, drawing on a range of therapeutic models to support meaningful emotional and behavioural change.

Extensive experience working with complex and dual-diagnosis presentations, including the interaction between addiction, trauma, mood disorders, and interpersonal difficulties.

Strong ability to build therapeutic relationships with clients from diverse cultural, social, and clinical backgrounds, supporting the development of healthier coping strategies, emotional regulation, and overall wellbeing.

Additionally, has specialist experience within a hospital-based psychodermatology setting, supporting individuals in managing the psychological impact of chronic skin conditions, including stress, anxiety, self-image concerns, and social withdrawal, while working collaboratively within multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

Committed to holistic care, professional ethics, and ongoing professional development, with a strong focus on providing safe, supportive, and evidence-based therapeutic practice, across both clinical and multidisciplinary environments.

Professional Experience

• Extensive experience in mental health, counselling, and substance misuse services within community and clinical settings in the UK.
• Team Leader in Community Alcohol Services and Peer Mentoring programmes, overseeing multidisciplinary teams and psychosocial support services.
• Experienced in providing one-to-one therapeutic support for adults and vulnerable populations.
• Clinical background in addiction support, anxiety disorders, phobias, emotional wellbeing, and behavioural interventions.
• Volunteer Counsellor within hospital and psychodermatology settings, supporting patients with psychological and emotional difficulties.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary healthcare and community support environments.
• Strong background in clinical leadership, risk management, and client-centred care.

Education & Professional Training

• MSc in Rational Emotive & Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (RECBT), Goldsmiths University.
• BSc (Hons) in Psychology with Politics, University of Sunderland.
• Certificate in Basic Counselling Skills.
• Introduction to Criminal Psychology – Level 2.
• Training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing.
• Advanced training in substance misuse assessment and risk management.
• Professional development in aggression management, clinical leadership, and performance management.
• Training in confidentiality, safeguarding, diversity, professional boundaries, and ethical practice.