Addiction

Addiction can be understood as a repeated pattern of behaviour or substance use that continues despite negative consequences and despite your best efforts to stop. I offer a flexible and personalised approach to treatment, drawing on over five years of experience working in a rehabilitation service. The treatment process focuses on exploring the causes and consequences of addiction while developing new and healthier ways of coping without relying on substances or harmful behaviours. Throughout this work, I maintain a compassionate and non-judgemental approach, providing a safe and supportive space for recovery.

Anger

Anger is a powerful and energising emotion, but when left unchecked it can damage relationships and contribute to tension that may impact physical health. Anger can range from suppressed, passive experiences to more outward and aggressive expressions. My approach is based on the principle of developing ‘healthy anger’—a way of expressing this emotion constructively rather than destructively. By learning coping techniques and building assertive communication skills, anger can be better understood, managed, and channelled in ways that support wellbeing and healthier relationships.

Anxiety

Anxiety is the body’s natural alarm system, alerting us to potential danger. While it works effectively to protect us, sometimes it becomes overactive and responds to situations that may not actually pose a threat. This can happen in specific circumstances, such as social situations, or present more generally as ongoing worry and tension. My approach begins with identifying the nature of the anxiety and then working through the thoughts and behaviours that may be maintaining or increasing it. The ultimate goal is to separate thoughts from facts and to develop essential coping skills that allow anxiety to be managed in a healthier and more balanced way.

BPD

Borderline Personality Disorder is often misunderstood and under-supported, yet it can have a significant impact when emotions feel overwhelmingly intense and long lasting. These emotional struggles can sometimes lead to destructive behaviours, both towards oneself and within relationships. The only evidence-based treatment for BPD is Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), which focuses on regulating emotions, tolerating distress, and improving interpersonal relationships. I have received extensive training in DBT and am a member of the DBT team at the Priory, where I support individuals in developing the skills needed for stability and growth.

Couples

Problems in romantic relationships can often feel highly emotive and destabilising for those involved. The service I offer provides a supportive space to facilitate honest and open communication, resolve conflict, strengthen connection, and improve problem-solving. In some cases, this may also involve working towards individual goals if that is in the best interest of both partners. My work includes addressing sexual difficulties, which can take many forms and affect either partner. My training has equipped me with a wide range of emotional management strategies, communication tools for couples, and specialist knowledge and experience in working with sexual themes.

Depression

Depression is a common experience, with around one in five adults affected at some point in their lives. It can arise after loss, rejection, or times of disconnection, and often creates a cycle that is difficult to break. Depression increases negative experiences in the brain while reducing the impact of positive ones, leading to symptoms such as low energy, lack of motivation, overthinking, self-criticism, and changes in sleep or appetite. My approach begins by exploring the events that may have triggered the depression and then introducing effective strategies to increase positive experiences and encourage behaviours that support recovery and wellbeing.