About Me

 

I am an accredited Clinical Associate in Psychology with the British Psychological Society and an SCM Practitioner in the NHS. Alongside my NHS role, I provide private emotional wellbeing mentoring for young people and adults through Coping Minds. My approach is practical, compassionate and focused on helping people develop the skills and confidence to move forward.

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My Professional Background

 

With over six years in the NHS, I have experience across acute, crisis and community mental health services. I currently work within a specialist pathway supporting people with complex emotional needs. I have experience supporting people through some of life's most difficult challenges, both individually and in groups.

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Understanding Performance Pressure

 

Sport has been a major part of my life. I have played rugby at National League level and, as a teenager, was part of an elite player development programme. These experiences have given me first-hand insight into performance pressure, selection and deselection, injury, confidence, setbacks and balancing sport with other areas of life.

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Supporting Young People

 

Alongside my psychological and NHS experience, I am also a GCSE Maths tutor, giving me a first-hand understanding of the academic pressures young people face.​ I aim to provide a supportive space where young people can develop practical skills, understand themselves better and feel more confident managing life's challenges.

 

Living with a Long-Term Health Condition

 

Having lived with Type 1 diabetes for many years, I understand the challenges of managing a long-term condition alongside education, work, sport and everyday life. I give talks to young people and families about managing diabetes in sport and growing up with a long-term condition. These experiences have helped me understand the emotional and practical challenges that can come with living with a health condition.

 

My Approach

 

My role is not to tell you what to do. Instead, I work collaboratively with you to understand what's happening, identify practical ways forward and build confidence in your ability to cope with challenges. I aim to provide a supportive, non-judgemental and practical space where you can make meaningful progress.

 

We will focus on you as a person, not a label.​​​​​​