C Psychol. PgDip. MSc. BSc Hons. Chartered Counselling Psychologist

I specialise in Gambling addiction but have also worked extensively with other addictions, anxiety disorders, relationship difficulties, low self-worth and a range of other issues.  I love my client work and take a keen interest in their individual situations.  I often can't wait to get into troubleshooting, problem-solving and readjusting unhelpful behaviours, negative thinking habits and other factors that are contributing to a less-than-optimal existence. 

I pride myself in using evidence-based highly effective methods that are derived from a variety of scientific models. I use a lot of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy/Metacognitive and ACT techniques but my main focus is always the individual and I believe part of my success with clients is due to an eclectic yet scientific approach to problems. I spend a lot of time educating my clients about their problems and/or conditions so that they will understand how to help themselves after our sessions come to an end. 

As a specialist in Gambling addiction I have learnt that tough love is a good approach with my clients; and I deliver straight, honest and effective interventions with care and compassion and always try and if suitable a touch of humour

Career highlights:  

• 2004 qualified as a Chartered Counselling Psychologist

• Spent 3 years in Las Vegas 2004-2007 researching and working with Gambling addiction as part of a PhD program

• Between 2009 and 2011 I was part of the small team of Psychologists who together with Dr Bowden-Jones started up the National Problem Gambling Clinic in London

• 3 years at the Nightingale Hospital in London running an addiction group on the inpatient ward

• 14 years in my Private practice

• 6 years of service at Guy's and St Thomas's Hospital setting up and running a CBT service for staff

• Creating and running 2 homeless programmes for Problem Gamblers in shelters in Westminster London

• Providing psychological therapy to the House of Parliament

• Providing psychological support and guidance to staff at Cameron Mackintosh LTD.

• Expert rater at Mindway AI - Denmark

• Trustee @ Gordon Moody Association