Thank you for considering a referral.
I welcome referrals from GPs, psychiatrists, psychologists, allied health professionals, universities, employers, insurers, solicitors, and other healthcare providers. Individuals are also welcome to self-refer.
I provide comprehensive psychological assessment and therapy for older adolescents and adults (16+) presenting with a broad range of emotional, psychological, and neurodevelopmental difficulties.
Clinical Approach
My clinical background includes specialist adult mental health services in New Zealand, the NHS in Scotland, and one of the two National Specialised Rehabilitation Units in Ireland, supporting individuals with chronic and treatment-resistant mental illness.
My practice is grounded in comprehensive psychological assessment and formulation. Rather than working from a predetermined diagnosis or therapeutic model, I develop an individualised psychological formulation that considers developmental, psychological, relational, cultural, and contextual factors.
This formulation guides assessment, treatment planning, and intervention.
Clinical Areas
I accept referrals for individuals presenting with mild, moderate, and complex psychological difficulties, including:
· Anxiety disorders
· Depression and mood disorders
· Trauma and post-traumatic stress
· Stress, burnout, and adjustment difficulties
· Relationship and interpersonal difficulties
· Personality difficulties
· Psychosis and unusual experiences
· Emotional regulation difficulties
· Life transitions and identity concerns
· Challenges relating to navigating life with neurodiversity
· Diagnostic clarification and psychological formulation
· Adult autism and ADHD assessment
Psychological Therapy
I provide formulation-driven, integrative psychological therapy tailored to each individual’s needs and goals.
Therapeutic approaches include Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Schema-informed therapy, trauma-focused cognitive behavioural therapies, CBT for Psychosis, and DBT-informed interventions.
Appointments are available both in person and online.
Adult Autism & ADHD Assessments
I provide comprehensive psychological assessments for adult autism, ADHD, and co-occurring autism and ADHD (AuDHD).
Assessment incorporates clinical interviewing and recognised standardised measures, including the ADOS-2, ADI-R (where appropriate), and DIVA-5. My approach is neuroaffirming, with an emphasis on diagnostic clarification, formulation, strengths, support needs, and personalised recommendations.
Comprehensive written reports and feedback sessions are included as part of the assessment process.
Communication & Reports
With the individual’s informed consent, I am happy to liaise with referring professionals where this supports assessment, treatment planning, or continuity of care.
Referrals
Healthcare professionals are welcome to contact me to discuss the suitability of a referral.
If I believe another practitioner or service would better meet an individual’s needs, I will endeavour to advise accordingly.