About

I have over a decade of experience working across secure psychiatric, forensic, and community settings, and I have worked with individuals across the lifespan, addressing a wide range of forensic and mental health issues. My clinical practice has included both the assessment of and intervention with a range of clients, including individual and group therapies.

In addition to private practice, I am the Psychological Lead in a secure hospital, where I lead on assessment, intervention, research, and consultancy. I also hold positions as a Lecturer on the MSc in Forensic Psychology at the University of Central Lancashire and as a Research Associate at the Ashworth Research Centre.

I am involved in training delivery for The International Organisation of Forensic Practitioners (TIOFP) and undertake expert witness work for the criminal courts, family courts, and civil claims.

I am trained to deliver Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy to adults and adolescents who present with trauma and other forms of distress. Furthermore, I am a Level 2 Accredited (APT) DBT Therapist, and a trained Critical Incident and Hostage Negotiator.

I am also trained in several other evidence-based therapeutic modalities, including:

• Trauma Focussed Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT)
• Life Minus Violence – Enhanced (LMV-E)
• Life Minus Violence – Harmful Sexual Behaviour (LMV-HSB)
• Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
• Emotional Response Therapy (ERT)

I often use an integrative approach, whilst also maintaining the integrity of the core therapeutic model used to support healing and recovery.

I am also trained in the assessment of cognitive functioning, and I provide both supervision and training in this area. I am committed to continuous learning and regularly attend workshops, seminars, conferences, and specialist training to stay updated with the latest advancements in psychology and related fields.

I am research active, with several publications in the field of forensic psychiatric practice. I have a passion for applied research, with interests spanning a range of areas including engagement in critical incidents, hate crime, personality pathology and disorder, clinical psychopathy, aggression, forensic mental health, and psychological trauma.

I have been involved in large-scale multi-disciplinary research projects and was the lead researcher on a large-scale two-year project for Mersey Care NHS Trust (HSS), focusing on enhancing psychological sense of community. I have completed a PhD in the field of engagement in critical incidents (including hostage taking, barricades, and protests) and regularly present at, and host, research conferences.