About me

If you are looking for a Psychologist it is important to feel confident in their experience and qualifications, find out more details about my background below.

Qualification in Counselling Psychology via The British Psychological Society’s Independent Route
MSc in Psychological Therapies in Primary Care, University of Dundee.
Lead Professional Practice Module, Clinical Health Psychology MSc, Strathclyde University.
Visiting Senior Fellow, Congenital Cardiac Research Centre, University of Suffolk.
Over ten years experience working for NHS Fife Psychology Department in Primary Care Mental Health Team.
Several years in independent practice.
Doctorate in Psychology (PhD), University of Glasgow.
Bachelor of Science (BSc Honours, 1st Class) in Psychology, University of Stirling.
Numerous NHS and BPS accredited further trainings in specific difficulties and therapies.
NES (NHS Education for Scotland) Generic Supervision Competencies for Psychological Therapies Training.
Publication in peer reviewed professional journals.

Chartered Counselling Psychologist - British Psychological Society.
Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.
Member of the Kinsey Institute Traumatic Stress Research Consortium (KI-TSRC).
BHF Healthcare Professional Alliance Member.
Outstanding Young Person of The Year 2013, JCI-Scotland.
British Heart Foundation, UK, Health Professional Heart Hero Award, 2012.
ESRC Funded Post Doctoral Research Fellowship (2003).

Scottish Campaign Manager, The Somerville Foundation.
Heart Disease & Stroke Cross Party Group, Scottish Parliament, Member.
Sit on Scottish Congenital Cardiac Advisory Board (NHS Scotland) representing The Somerville Foundation.
Sit on the Scottish Obstetric Cardiac Network (NHS Scotland). 
Patient Involvement Network Member, Long Term Conditions Alliance.
Beauty Demands - University of Birmingham, Network Member.
CHAIN - NHS (UK) Member.