I qualified to practice as a Clinical Psychologist in 2000 and have worked in a variety of NHS clinical posts including Head of Older Adult Psychology Services and Professional Lead for Older Adult Psychology Services. I have a broad range of experience in psychological assessment, psychological therapy, training and supervision of health professionals and academic research.
I have been working in private practice on a part time basis since 2007 and have experience of assessment and treatment of a wide range of psychological problems. I work with adults and older adults as part of my private practice. I have also provided clinical supervision to other Clinical Psychologists as part of my private work. I have been working in full time independent practice since January 2013.
I have published in a range of academic journals including:
- The Lancet
- Psychological Medicine
- Disability & Rehabilitation
- Journal of Mental Health
- International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry.
- The Psychologist.
Qualifications
| Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (D.Clin.Psy) | University of Leeds | 1997 – 2000 |
| Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) | University of Manchester | 1995 – 1997 |
| Master of Arts MA(hons) | University of Edinburgh | 1991 – 1995 |
Employment History
| Feb 13 – Present | Full time independent practice | |
| Apr 11 – Jan 13 | Lead Psychologist for Older Age, Central Lancashire, Consultant Clinical Psychologist |
Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust |
| Sep 08 – Mar 11 | Head of Older Adult Psychology, Consultant Clinical Psychologist |
Greater Manchester West Mental Health |
| Nov 03 – Aug 08 | Clinical Psychologist (secondary care services) |
Manchester Mental Health and Social Care NHS Trust |
| Sep 01 – Oct 03 | Clinical Psychologist (secondary care services) |
Bolton, Salford & Trafford Mental Health NHS Trust |
| Oct 00 – Sep 01 | Clinical Psychologist (integrated care services) |
Bolton, Salford & Trafford Mental Health NHS Trust |
| Oct 97 – Sep 00 | Psychologist in Clinical Training | University of Leeds |
| Oct 95 – Sep 97 | Research Psychologist | Department of Old Age Psychiatry, University of Manchester |
Other Professional Roles
- Research supervisor – University of Liverpool D.Clin.Psych course 2004 – 2006
- External Examiner – University of Lancaster D.Clin.Psych course 2006
- Academic Chair for national PSIGE conference committee 2005, Chester
- Placement Supervisor / Lecturer – University of Manchester / University of Liverpool / University of Lancaster D.Clin Psych Courses (2001 – date)
- Mentor for Trainee Psychologists – University of Liverpool D.Clin.Psych course 2003 – date
- Course organiser and examiner, MRC Psychiatry Part 1, Psychology module, University of Manchester 2002 – 2006
- Honorary Research Fellow, University of Manchester 2002 – 2005
- Journal Reviewer, International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry 2000 – date
Professional Registration
- Chartered Clinical Psychologist, British Psychological Society (C.Psychol). I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist and hold a current British Psychological Society (BPS) practising certificate.
- Registered Clinical Psychologist, Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).Click here to verify
- I am a full member of the Division of Clinical Psychology of the British Psychological Society.
