About me
I completed my training in the UK and I am a registered psychologist with the The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). I hold a doctorate in clinical psychology and I have over eight years of clinical experience providing psychological assessment and therapy for people from different backgrounds, at different stages of life, and relating to a range of presenting concerns.
Approach
Central to my clinical practice is providing a calm and supportive space for you to step towards difficulties and develop a deeper understanding of yourself and your life. I work with compassion and respect for individual differences, and believe that therapy can provide a context for making positive changes that align with your values and goals.
I am trained in a number of different psychological models, and draw on these according to your needs. Some of the models that I utilise include:
- Cognitive and Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Narrative Therapy
- Systemic Therapy
At the beginning of our work together we would complete a period of assessment and consider if one of these approaches in particular may be indicated, or if taking a more integrated approach is a better fit. Inherent to my practice, and across all the models I utilise, is understanding therapy as a collaborative process which encourages and builds on your unique strengths and skills.
Experience
I have worked with people at many different stages of life, and on a range of issues. Some of the concerns that I have experience working with include:
- anxiety
- trauma
- low mood
- low self-esteem
- panic
- grief
- parenting difficulties
- relationship difficulties
- living with chronic pain
I also understand that sometimes the reason for starting therapy is not so easy to identify or express, or it may be prompted by a specific event or a transition in your life. I am experienced at working with this, and it is always my aim to provide therapy that feels compassionate and safe, giving space for you to connect and reflect on your experiences at a pace that feels comfortable for you.
Based in Amsterdam, and having previously worked in London (with the National Health Service), I have considerable experience working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, and often with people who have moved away from the place, culture, and family in which they grew up. I also have specific experience working with young adults, parents, and people living with chronic pain. It is important to me that therapy is inclusive and accessible, and I always work with respect for individual differences.
