I am a child and adolescent psychoanalytic psychotherapist based in Bristol (UK). I am registered with the Association of Child Psychotherapists .  I offer brief and long term psychotherapy for children and young people up to age 25, parent and family work and consultations to professionals.  I have a well equipped & comfortable consulting room in the BS9 area of Bristol, with easy access to the M5 and close to bus and train links from Clifton, Redland and the city centre.  I also offer online appointments.

Prior to training as a child and adolescent psychotherapist I worked for many years as a teacher, with a specialism in work with young people with severe emotional and behavioural difficulties.  From 2004-2009 I worked as a teacher in a therapeutic residential community, The Mulberry Bush School, with children who were some of the most vulnerable and traumatised in the UK.  I have also previously worked in CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, part of the NHS) and for a Pupil Referral Unit.  A few years ago I undertook a doctorate examining how best to measure progress in psychotherapy.

In addition to my private practice I am also the Clinical Director of the psychotherapy of The Bridge Psychotherapy service at  The Bridge Foundation (Bristol) and a member of the Joint Leadership Team.   I am assistant editor of the International Journal of Infant Observation.

August 2024: Unfortunately my private practice is currently full and my waiting list is also full.  I will update this message when this situation changes. You could contact The Bridge Foundation (0117 9424510, bridgefoundation.org.uk) where child and adolescent psychotherapy is also offered and where the waiting list is open: I am the clinical director at The Bridge Foundation.