Frequently Asked Questions

I work with adults affected by trauma, stress, and related psychological difficulties.

My practice has a particular emphasis on the blue-light services, especially policing, but it is not limited to those professions. I also work with other adults seeking evidence-based support for trauma and related concerns.

I work with difficulties such as:

• Unprocessed trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Traumatic stress and cumulative trauma effects
• Cumulative stress and operational strain
• Complex grief resulting from trauma or bereavement
• Anxiety and persistent worry
• Sleep disturbance and hyperarousal
• Burnout and emotional exhaustion
• Low mood, detachment or loss of confidence
• Guilt, shame or anger linked to traumatic events
• Difficulty adjusting after significant incidents or prolonged pressure

The first appointment is an opportunity to understand what has brought you to therapy, what difficulties you are experiencing, and what you would like help with.

It is also a chance to consider what form of support may be most appropriate and whether this feels like the right fit. UKCP guidance describes the first session as a chance to get a sense of how the therapist works and to discuss what brings you to therapy.

No. Therapy should be purposeful, but it does not need to be rushed.

The pace of the work should be clinically helpful and manageable. In trauma-focused work particularly, it is important that therapy proceeds in a steady and well-judged way rather than feeling pressured or forced.

No. Many people seek therapy because they are affected by trauma, unprocessed trauma, cumulative stress, anxiety, burnout, sleep difficulties, or the impact of specific incidents, without identifying with a formal diagnosis.

Yes. Where clinically appropriate, I place particular emphasis on in-person sessions, especially for trauma-focused work.

Yes. Telephone and video consultations are available where appropriate and practical. However, for trauma treatment in particular, I generally place greater emphasis on face-to-face work where possible.

My work is informed by:

• Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Trauma (TFACT)
• Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT)

These approaches allow the work to be tailored according to the person's needs, the nature of the difficulties, and what is likely to be most clinically useful.

I offer:

• Trauma Treatment
• Psychological Assessment
• Single-Session Integrated Therapy
• Telephone and Video Consultation

I also offer Trauma and Stress Workshops, Debriefing Support, Organisational Trauma Prevention Consultancy, and Team or Group Work on client sites.

Yes. Some blue-light services hold occupational health contracts with me for therapy and related support. Where such arrangements are in place, referrals may be made through the relevant occupational health pathway.

Yes. Discounted rates are available for serving and retired police officers whose occupational health department does not hold a contract with me.

Fees for organisational services, workshops, consultancy, and team or group work are available on application.

The most appropriate format will depend on the nature of the difficulty, the purpose of the work, and what is likely to be clinically useful.

For some, ongoing trauma treatment is the right approach. For others, a psychological assessment, a single-session consultation, or remote support may be more appropriate. This can be discussed during an initial enquiry.

No. This practice is not a crisis service.

If you need urgent help for your mental health, the NHS advises seeking immediate expert advice and assessment. You can contact NHS 111 for urgent mental health help, or call 999 if there is an immediate risk to life.