I am trained to provide evidence-based therapies under the supervision of a BABCP Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Supervisor. I am also able to provide Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) under the guidance of an EMDR consultant.

Each approach is tailored to meet your specific needs and goals. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to discuss what might be best for you.

CBT is an evidence-based and effective psychotherapy for a variety of common mental health difficulties, including for neurodivergent people. While outdated myths suggest CBT doesn’t work for neurodivergent individuals, research and clinical practice show that when adapted thoughtfully, CBT can be highly effective across different neurotypes.

CBT concentrates primarily on the here and now whilst acknowledging how past events have shaped recent experiences. Neurodivergent people are statistically more likely to experience trauma, often through repeated invalidation, bullying, masking demands, or being punished for natural neurodivergent traits. For example, if a person has repeatedly been criticised or rejected for their authentic communication style or needs, they may come to believe that showing their true self will always lead to rejection. This person may feel anxious in social situations, experience physical tension and hypervigilance, resulting in increased masking behaviours and social withdrawal. Over time, a person’s daily functioning may be impacted, leading to chronic exhaustion, isolation, and difficulty trusting others. This response makes complete sense given the experience—our brains are designed to protect us from repeated harm.

CBT helps to understand how personally unique events over time can shape your thoughts, feelings and behaviours. Importantly, neuro-affirming CBT recognises that neurodivergent brains process information differently—not deficiently. We’ll work collaboratively to identify which aspects of your experience are protective responses to genuine challenges (including navigating a world not designed for your neurotype) versus patterns that no longer serve you.

CFT is an integrative psychotherapy that draws upon techniques from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Evolutionary psychology, Social psychology, Developmental psychology, Buddhist philosophy and neuroscience. CFT aims to encourage the development of a compassionate mind. CFT can be particularly helpful for people who experience high levels of shame and self-criticism. CFT aims to build on a person’s ability to regulate their threat system, whilst building on their soothing system in order to operate from a place of self-compassion and giving and receiving compassion to others. CFT can be completed as a stand alone or integrated into CBT. I have found this particularly useful for neurodivergent clients, as they begin to unmask and accept themselves in a world not build for them.

TF-CBT is a form of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy that is specifically developed to treat Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). PTSD is an anxiety disorder that can emerge following exposure to traumatic events. Causes can include accidents, assaults, medical emergencies and in some cases repeated trauma such as childhood abuse and neglect. TF-CBT seeks to build on understanding the problem and what is maintaining the problem, followed by strategies for regulating anxiety, processing trauma and reclaiming life after trauma.

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprogramming is a psychological treatment used for a wide range of difficulties including trauma, PTSD, anxiety and distressing memories. Bilateral stimulation of the brain through eye-movements or bodily movements can help with the processing of memories that are difficult to typically verbalise due to heightened emotional distress. The treatment is said to be similar to REM sleep (Rapid Eye Movement) which facilitates the processing of traumatic memories. Trauma processing can be faster than traditional CBT, requiring less sessions and focuses less on talking through the meaning of events and more to do with the emotional processing and being with traumatic experience(s), especially when attempts to connect with the trauma leads to dysregulation, dissociation and distress.