Hi, I’m
With roughly 15 years experience of working across a range of NHS and local authority services, I am experienced in offering evidence-based psychological therapies to both young people and adults.
I completed my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at UCL and, as such, draw on a range of models such as CBT, psychodynamic therapy, and systemic family therapy. I have pursued additional specialist training in child and adolescent developmental psychology and neurodevelopmental conditions. My formal qualifications include:
BSc in Psychology
MSc in Mental Health Studies
PGCert in Advanced Practice in Mental Wellbeing
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
3di (Autism Diagnostic Interview) training
ADOS-2 training (Beginning with A)
ADHD Child Evaluation (ACE) training
Compassion-Focused Therapy (Balanced Minds)
Family & Systemic Therapy (AFT, Foundation Level)
MBT-A, Mentalisation-Based Treatment for Adolescents (Anna Freud Centre)
Having grown up in Kent, I returned here a few years ago with my wife, two children, and our dog after living in London and Surrey for several years. I also dedicate one day a week to working with the charity Kids Matter, where I develop and evaluate parenting programs in the community and within prisons.
At The Hopewell Practice, I provide independent clinical psychology services, including a range of psychological and neurodevelopmental assessments, as well as specialist therapies for children, young people, and families.
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Hi, I’m
I am a Registered Mental Health Nurse with a specialisation in working with children and families. I hold a Master's degree in Developmental Psychology and have a passion for supporting children and young people, as well as their families.
After becoming a parent, I relocated to Kent from Surrey, where I previously worked within NHS services in London. Since then, I have contributed to local NHS services in Kent and currently manage services at The Hopewell Practice. My formal qualifications include:
BSc Psychology
MSc Developmental Psychopathology
MSc Mental Health Nursing
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) training (The Association for Psychological Therapies)
We work closely with other professionals including those from other disciplines such as paediatricians, psychiatrists, specialist teachers, speech & language therapists, and occupational therapists.
We are sometimes able to refer to these colleagues as needed through our work at The Hopewell Practice.
Hi, I’m
I am a Speech and Language Therapist, and I specialise in supporting people with autism spectrum disorders, and social, emotional and mental health needs. Alongside my work at the Hopewell practice, I work in schools and the community supporting young people and their families with speech language and communication needs. I also work with the National Autistic Society at the Lorna Wing Centre where I support with specialist diagnostic assessments.
Having worked both in the NHS and in private practice since qualifying 15 years ago, I have been lucky enough to work in a range of services including the autism and related disorders service at Guy’s and St Thomas’, and the Southwark Youth Offending Service.
Working with families is one of the most rewarding parts of my job and I have taught on a range of parent education courses. I currently support with delivering Autism Education Courses at Grange Park School in Kent.
Before working as a speech and language therapist I qualified as a primary teacher and have taught in a range of primary and secondary settings including specialist provisions.
I am also mum to two very energetic young boys, aged 6 years and 2 years.
My formal qualifications include:
Where are we based?
We are based near Ashford, Kent, in the wonderful Evegate Business Park.
We are situated between Ashford and Folkestone on the A20, just three miles from junction 10 of the M20.
Our full address is Evegate Business Park, 15 Park Barn, Smeeth, Ashford, Kent, TN25 6SX.
15 minutes from Ashford
20 minutes from Hythe
35 minutes from Canterbury
We also provide appointments online and via the telephone, and can liaise with schools/colleges and undertake school observations as needed.
Hours
Tuesday–Thursday
9am–5pm
Some limited availability for assessment appointments on Saturdays