How I Came to This Work

My professional journey has taken me through a range of roles, including researcher, lecturer, consultant, and practitioner psychologist. Each of these has deepened my understanding of human behaviour in different ways and reinforced my commitment to evidence-based, person-centred work.

More than 15 years ago, I began working with autistic children and children with Down syndrome, often in therapeutic and community-based settings. During this time, I also facilitated support groups for LGBTQ+ communities, creating spaces where people could feel safe, respected, and understood.

I later moved into research and public health, focusing on patient-centred approaches, health inequalities, and the development and evaluation of interventions that could make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. This included work in digital health, implementation science, and service design, where I supported teams to translate theory into real-world practice.

Alongside this, I have taught and supervised students at undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral level, and I continue to value supervision and mentoring as a vital part of the profession.

My Approach

Across all areas of my work, I aim to create spaces that are thoughtful, collaborative, and respectful. I am not interested in one-size-fits-all solutions or rigid models. Instead, I focus on understanding context — personal, relational, and systemic — and working in ways that feel realistic and sustainable.

As someone with ADHD and likely autistic traits, I also bring lived experience of neurodivergence. This informs my work, but does not define it. I am mindful of the importance of not over-identifying or assuming shared experiences, and I hold professional boundaries carefully.

I currently split my time between clinical practice, mentoring and supervision, and consultancy and research. This combination suits both my professional interests and how my neurodivergent brain works — allowing depth, variety, and reflection.

Education and Credentials

I hold doctoral-level qualifications in health psychology and behavioural science and am registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC - Reg: PYL045759) as a Practitioner Psychologist. I am also a Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society (Reg: 428877) and a full member of the Division of Health Psychology. My training and qualifications include:

• Professional Doctoral-Level Qualification in Health Psychology - British Psychological Society

• PhD Health Psychology and Behavioural Science - University of East Anglia

• MSc Health Psychology - University College London

• BSc (Hons) Applied Psychology - Babes – Bolyai University

• Accredited Neurodiverity Coach and Mentor - TeamOptix (via ADHD Foundation)

• Continuous Professional Development through various institutions in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing

I am an accredited neurodiversity coach and mentor, and I undertake regular continuing professional development across a range of therapeutic and reflective approaches.

Research and professional contribution

Alongside my clinical and supervisory work, I continue to contribute to research and applied projects in health psychology and behaviour change. I have authored peer-reviewed publications and presented at international conferences, including the European Health Psychology Society.

This work informs my thinking and keeps me engaged with current debates in the field, but it is distinct from my therapy and supervision practice.

Values

I am guided by a commitment to integrity, equity, and inclusion. I aim to work in ways that are transparent, respectful, and attentive to power, difference, and context. I actively support initiatives that promote equality and human rights, including LGBTQ+ inclusion, trans rights, and reproductive choice.

Final note

Whether you are here as a potential therapy client, a trainee psychologist, or a professional collaborator, I hope this gives you a sense of who I am and how I work. If you would like to know more, you are welcome to get in touch.