Qualifications & Experience
I trained as a chartered clinical psychologist in North London and worked initially in the NHS. I have worked exclusively in the private sector for the last 25 years. I practice mainly psychotherapy, counselling, couples therapy and CBT. Most of my current clinical work is with adults but I have also been trained in work with children and adolescents. I have attended many post-qualification courses.
I am registered with the Health and Care Professions Council, the government regulating body. I am an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society and adhere to their professional code of ethics.
My NHS appointments included:
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Goodmayes Hospital: work with adults – inpatients, outpatients and in neighbouring GP practice
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St Mary’s Hospital, Department of Child Psychiatry, Paddington Green: work with children, parents and families
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Chase Farm Hospital: work with physically disabled adults and people with chronic illnesses
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Brent Association for Disabled People (charity): counselling work with adults with physical disability and chronic illnesses
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Bounds Green GP Surgery (primary care): attachment providing short-term counselling and therapy to individuals and couples from GP surgery
I jointly founded the IPS (Independent Psychology Service), a network of therapists based in Muswell Hill, N10 and other nearby parts of North London.
Having been in private practice for over 25 years, I have extensive clinical experience. This includes short-term and long-term psychotherapy, counselling, couples therapy and CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Treatment).
Post-qualification courses include:
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Seminars in Psychotherapy, Tavistock Clinic
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Child Observation course, Tavistock Clinic
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Trauma course, Tavistock Clinic
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CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy), Oxford Cognitive Therapy Centre
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Forensic Issues, Portman Clinic