Vale Psychology Service

Vale Psychology Service is a friendly service that provides psychological assessment, formulation and therapy for adults, young people and families. Supervision, Consultation and training are also available for businesses and professionals.

In my working life, I am a Principal Clinical Psychologist currently working in an NHS Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service. (CAMHS) alongside my private practice.

I have an interest in PTSD and trauma, including developmental trauma, attachment styles and ways that people relate to others. When I have the privilege of working with people, I like to be actively involved in the therapy, and will (with permission) use things that are happening 'in the room' to help identify patterns and interactions that may be present in other settings as well. While I believe in the importance of having a good understanding of the people I work with and their life story so far, this can help to keep therapy current and in the present moment as well.

My other work-life passion is working with people who have an Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC). I find this work challenging, but also rewarding. I believe strongly in dispelling some of the myths about ASC and reducing the stigma associated with the diagnosis. This can be through providing psychological therapy to an individual or support to those helping people with an ASC, such as family members or other professionals.