About me
“When someone is struggling, I want to understand both how their mind works and what they have lived through.”
My story
I have worked as a clinical psychologist for more than ten years, in psychotherapy, psychological and neuropsychological assessment, and cognitive rehabilitation. I see clients online through Mindfulgates.
My training covers clinical psychology, neuropsychology and forensic psychology, which helps me look at the whole picture. A diagnosis can be useful, but it is only the start.
My background
I have lived and worked in many parts of the world, alongside people from many cultures and walks of life. I work in Arabic and English, and I try to meet each person as they are, with warmth and curiosity rather than judgement.
In therapy I draw on approaches such as CBT, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), compassion-focused therapy (CFT) and psychodynamic therapy, and we decide together what suits you. I also offer ACT for interpersonal problems, family therapy, grief therapy and ADHD coaching.
I also carry out forensic assessments, including veracity and risk of reoffending. I approach this work carefully and fairly, and I am always clear about what the evidence can and cannot show.
Licensed Senior Clinical Psychologist, SCFHS
MSc Clinical Psychology, Bangor University (UK)
MSc Forensic Psychology, University of Portsmouth (UK)
BSc Psychology, Western Oregon University (USA)