​I set up Aurora Psychology Ltd in 2020 and at the time I also worked as a Principal Clinical Psychologist for the NHS, supporting people with both physical and mental health difficulties; I have over 14 years’ experience. I have specialised in supporting individuals with respiratory conditions and the psychological difficulties which can occur as a result; people who were struggling with their body weight; chronic pain; diabetes; and I have worked with individuals and families at the end of life. Throughout this work I have worked with a wide range of mental health problems. In particular, I am extremely experienced in supporting people with anxiety, depression, and trauma; and I am passionate about individuals being able to rebuild their lives after adverse experiences. 

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Unfortunately, in 2023 I came to the tough decision that working in the NHS had become untenable, and so I decided to hand in my resignation and focus my attention on Aurora, my family, and a better work-life balance. 

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It possibly sounds strange but from the age of 12 I wanted to be a clinical psychologist; I knew I wanted to help people, to try to understand others and their difficulties as best as possible. I have a deep-rooted empathy, compassion, and an ability to accept others as they are without judgement. I am also what we call congruent – genuine, honest, there is a correspondence between what I feel and what I express.

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It is an absolute privilege to do this job, to hear peoples stories and be trusted with them, to walk alongside them on their journey, and to do what I can to help people help themselves.

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I am passionate about compassionate focussed therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, EMDR and using psychodynamic therapy to first understand where difficulties originate from, however I pride myself in being able to tailor therapy to the individual. 

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I am a mum, a partner, a family member, a friend, a walker, a gym-goer, a countryside lover, a pub-goer, a human with human struggles.