Experience

I have over 30 years experience of working professionally with adults with mental health difficulties.

NHS

As a Principal Clinical Psychologist in the NHS, I was the clinical lead practitioner for a psychodynamic psychotherapy service, and for a specialised service to people presenting with self-harming behaviours.  I have therefore worked at a senior level in primary care, community mental health team, acute hospital, and psychological therapies team settings, assessing and treating people, mostly with enduring difficulties. 

COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY

In my earlier career, as assistant, trainee, and qualified psychologist I gained a high level of competence in CBT, and specialised in complex cases of obsessive compulsive disorder. I undertook research and published in international peer reviewed journals within in this field.

PSYCHODYNAMIC PSYCHOTHERAPY

In my later post qualification career, I undertook several years of intensive training in psychodynamic therapy, from the Tavistock centre, which has an international reputation for excellence. I received clinical supervision from senior psychoanalysts, which I continued post-qualification.

TEACHING

I have lectured for many years on clinical psychology doctorate level university courses, and provided training courses for other mental health professionals.

SUPERVISION

I am highly experienced supervisor of other professional’s clinical work, including other psychologists and psychotherapists.

PRIVATE PRACTICE

I offer private therapy, consultation, and supervison in Cornwall.