I’m passionate about people and excel at resolving problems. My aim is to understand your presenting issue in depth, look for patterns in relationships and current behaviour and to work with you to formulate effective solutions.
Depending on your needs, I employ a wide variety of psychological models and techniques, and work integratively. That is, using integrative psychotherapy, your therapy is tailored to your specific need for optimum results.
My interest in psychology began in 1991 when I became interested in the psychographics of advertising. In 1998, I volunteered as a counselor working with juveniles, obtained a MSc in Psychology in 2009 and was awarded, Doctor of Counselling Psychology (PsychD) in 2015. I am a Chartered Psychologist (CPsychol) and a member of the Health Care Practitioners Council (HCPC).
Having worked in the UK, Finland, Netherlands, U.S.A, Romania, Malaysia and Nepal, I have a rich, insightful and balanced socio-cultural worldview.
My Publications
I have authored three books and these are available for purchase on Amazon:
What remains after a therapy session?
A phrase, an image, a silence, a gaze;
the shape of a feeling, the echo of days.
These poems are snapshots of what lingers on,
where something naturally begins to dawn.
A Therapist Walks Into a Poem is a sharp, soulful and darkly funny collection of poems drawn from the living edge of clinical work.
Through wit, rhythm and psychological insight, I aim to capture the strange holiness of therapy: the wild horses in the head, the old wounds dressed as habits, the sacred objects that keep us grounded, the truths that enter sideways, and the human absurdity that somehow becomes healing.
These poems look beyond polished theory and into the real room, where professionalism meets instinct, grief meets humour, and the therapist is both witness and human being.
At times funny, at times tender, at times quietly devastating, this is a collection about presence, repair, and the brave, ridiculous, sacred work of becoming ourselves.
For anyone who has ever sat in the chair, beside the chair, or wondered what really happens between the two.
“There is poetry in healing — and healing in the poem.”
This book is crafted specifically for you, designed to quench your curiosity and clarify any questions you might have about the person you’re placing your trust in—your psychologist. Here, you won’t need to wonder about my thoughts; they’re laid bare for you.
Within these pages, I peel back the layers of professional distance to reveal my personal insights, experiences, and reflections on everything from the importance of boundaries and confidentiality to my thoughts on various life scenarios, including even the mundane like breastfeeding or my hobbies. My aim is to demystify the therapist’s role, offering you a glimpse into the human behind the title.
As you read, you’ll discover my personality, my humour, and yes, my very human quirks. My intention is not to diminish the seriousness of your journey but to add a layer of relatability and warmth, acknowledging the immense bravery it takes to open up in therapy. This book is about fostering a genuine connection, where you see me not just as a psychologist but as a person.
I hope this book acts as both a reflection of your own journey and a guide through the therapeutic process, enhancing our relationship with authenticity and mutual respect. This is more than just therapy; it’s a shared exploration of growth and understanding.
From one human to another, from your psychologist to you—this is “How I Feel About That.”
Older men are an under-researched population in Counselling Psychology. This research study explores how older men in sobriety experience their emotions in therapy and aims to understand the meaning of these experiences from a psychologically gendered subject perspective.
