I qualified as a Clinical Psychologist from Edinburgh University in 1997 and have worked as a Child Clinical Psychologist since qualifying. My experience spans a range of settings within the NHS, latterly working in a specialist therapeutic team for looked after children, living in local authority care in Fife.

I have been involved with the project since its inception 17 years ago and have been responsible for developing the provision of psychological input within this service. My clinical work within the team has comprised of; assessment, individual therapeutic work, consultation with carers, systemic work with a range of professionals, clinical supervision and delivery of training to foster carers, social workers and other professionals. The main therapeutic approach drew on cognitive behavioural principles but within an attachment and trauma framework.

Previous to joining the specialist team I worked for a project focussing on support for children with a diagnosis of ADHD and their families. My work involved providing training and advice for parents and providing individual therapeutic input for children and young people.

I have post graduate qualifications in Trauma Focussed CBT, The Child Attachment Interview and extensive experience in running Solihull training which focusses primarily on parent/child relationships. My particular areas of interest are childhood trauma, attachment and neurodiversity.

My approach as a clinician is to work collaboratively and alongside parents in order to develop a shared understanding of their children’s needs.