There are all sorts of reasons people come to therapy, and I support adults with issues such as:

• Feeling low, anxious or stressed

• Feeling that their emotions are overwhelming or very ‘up and down’

• Relationship difficulties

• A desire to work through painful experiences, trauma and grief

• Gender and sexual identity

• Low self-esteem, constant self-doubt

• Living with physical illness or disability

• Life transitions, meaning, identity, decisions

• A desire to understand oneself more deeply

• Perinatal mental health and new parents

• Parent-infant relationships

  …and many more.

I have a particular interest in integrating psychodynamic ideas (meaning ‘related to the unconscious mind’) with insights from my background in neuroscience.

In all areas of my practice — and especially when working with caregivers and infants — I draw on principles from Attachment Theory. Integrative psychodynamic therapy supports people to explore and work through unresolved issues and recurring patterns to improve our quality of life.

I also draw on Humanistic and Cognitive-Behavioural approaches — including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) — to support emotional regulation and provide practical tools for coping day-to-day.

I am an HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist with 8 years of experience across various clinical settings.

Alongisde private work, I hold a senior post as a Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist within the NHS Lothian Parent-Infant Relationship Service (PAIRS).

Prior to relocating, I was a Member of the Northern Ireland Psychoanalytic Society (NIPaS).

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Queen’s University Belfast

MSc in Neuropsychology with Distinction, University of Bristol

First-Class BSc (Hons) in Psychology, University of St Andrews

My fee is £80 per 50-minute session.

If relevant, please get in touch to discuss concession rates.

The number and frequency of sessions will depend on your individual circumstances - I can provide short-term, intensive support for specific issues but specialise in longer-term work that is more in-depth. We'll discuss this in your initial session(s).

I do not offer a crisis or emergency response service.
If you are feeling at risk of harm to yourself or others, or are having thoughts of suicide, please seek immediate support by calling 999, speaking with your GP, or contacting Samaritans at 116 123 (available 24/7 and free to call).

When you enquire, I will always offer you my next-available therapy slot.

No - Clinical Psychologists in the UK do not prescribe. If you feel that you would like to try medication (e.g. antidepressants like SSRIs) alongside psychotherapy, please contact your GP.

I offer sessions in two comfortable, private therapy practices in central Edinburgh - EH3 (New Town) and EH1 (City Centre/Old Town). Both are easily accessible by public transport.

I also offer remote sessions via secure video or phone call.

Yes, sessions are confidential. I use secure, encrypted notekeeping software in line with GDPR and HIPAA guidelines to protect your information.

There are some legal and ethical exceptions to confidentiality — for example, if there is a serious risk of harm to you or someone else. I’ll explain these fully in our first session so you know what to expect.