Clinical Titles & Accreditations

I am a Clinical Psychotherapist (Oxon, MBACP), Chartered Psychologist (CPsychol), Associate Fellow (AFBPsS) of the British Psychological Society (BPS), and MAPS-trained Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapist with over two decades of experience in adult mental health. My research has been published in leading mental health journals.

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Classical Training

My career has allowed me to research and train in various therapeutic modalities. I undertook my principal training at Oxford University in Psychodynamic Practice and have formal training in CBT, Depth Psychology, Jungian Psychology, and other transpersonal approaches. This diverse range of training allows me to tailor my therapeutic approach to effectively meet the individual needs of my clients.

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Contemporary Training

Although my clinical training is grounded in traditional therapeutic approaches, I also have a deep interest in more contemporary approaches not always available in the UK particularly plant medicines and Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy (PAT) having personally and professionally experienced their profound impact. In 2024 I was invited to formally train with the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) under Marcela Ot’alora and Bruce Poulter. MAPS developed the first double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and it was a profound privilege to be one of the first cohorts of international therapists to train in this approach. PAT is currently not legally available in the UK but please speak with me if you would like to know more about how to access this therapeutic approach. 

 

Research & Academic Background

Alongside my clinical training, I have a PhD in medicine, a master’s degree in health psychology, and many years of academic experience as a Lecturer and Researcher in the fields of Medicine and Psychology. This academic background has provided me with deeply valuable insights and perspectives which I bring to my clinical practice. I am a member of the UKCP, BACP BPS, and IPT and hold professional insurance with Towergate.

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