My academic and clinical training reflects a strong commitment to understanding human psychology through an integrative, developmental, and neuroscience-informed lens. With nearly 10 years of professional experience, I have developed a comprehensive approach to working with complex psychological presentations.
For me, psychology is not merely a field of techniques, diagnoses, or fixed frameworks, but a space where individuals can genuinely encounter themselves. My professional stance is shaped not by urgency, but by the ability to stay present, listen deeply, and hold experiences as they are.
I approach mental health from an integrative perspective, considering individuals not only through symptoms, but through their life stories, relational experiences, and embodied existence. I view psychological difficulties not as personal deficiencies, but often as outcomes of unmet developmental and relational needs. Therefore, my work prioritizes understanding, attunement, and the creation of a safe therapeutic space.
Ethics, for me, extends beyond professional standards to include clear boundaries, transparency, and awareness of competence. I avoid presenting one-size-fits-all solutions, recognizing that each person’s process is unique. My approach supports individuals in strengthening their internal resources and capacity for regulation.
My work focuses on developmental trauma, attachment patterns, and emotional regulation. Across clinical practice, education, and supervision, my aim is to make psychological knowledge accessible without oversimplifying it, while holding both human vulnerability and potential in balance.
I continue my professional development in line with UK ethical and CPD standards, integrating current research in trauma, attachment, and developmental psychology into my work. For me, this field is not about reaching completion, but about maintaining an ongoing, reflective, and evolving professional stance.
My educational journey began with a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Psychology from the University of Essex, where I developed a strong foundation in psychological theory, research methodology, and the scientific study of human behavior. Building on this foundation, I pursued further specialization in Criminal Psychology at the University of Portsmouth, deepening my understanding of the relationship between psychological processes, behavior, and environmental influences.
My postgraduate training includes a Master of Science (MSc) in Clinical-Based Mental Health (in Children and Young People) from the University of Edinburgh. This program provided advanced clinical insight into developmental psychopathology, early intervention, and the impact of relational environments on mental health outcomes. My academic foundation in child and adolescent mental health informs a developmental perspective on how emotional and relational patterns emerge through early attachment experiences and are carried within the nervous system across the lifespan.
In parallel, I undertook specialized training in Attachment Studies at the University of Roehampton, which significantly shaped my clinical orientation toward attachment theory and relational frameworks. My work spans from infancy to adulthood, grounded in an integrative approach that brings together attachment theory, trauma-informed practice, and nervous system regulation.
Currently, I am further advancing my clinical expertise through Attachment-Based Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy (ABPP), and I am engaged in pre-doctoral training in Clinical Neuroscience, with a focus on neuroimaging, at the University of Oxford. These ongoing studies reflect my interest in bridging psychodynamic theory with contemporary neuroscience, particularly in understanding how early relational experiences shape brain development and long-term psychological functioning.
My training portfolio includes extensive coursework in evidence-based and integrative therapeutic approaches. I have completed Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy training at the University of Oxford, alongside advanced clinical programs at the Harvard MGH Institute of Health Professions. These include specialized courses such as Advances in the Treatment of Psychiatric Disorders, Advances in Treatment Selection in Major Depressive Disorder, and Acceptance-Based Behavioral Therapy for Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Additionally, my training in Mind–Body Medicine through the Benson-Henry Institute has informed my integrative approach to mental and physical health.
A central component of my clinical framework is Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB), developed by Daniel J. Siegel. I have completed multiple advanced trainings with Dr. Siegel, including IPNB, Attachment and IPNB in Couples Therapy, and the Attachment & Personality Patterns Specialist (CAPPS) program. These trainings emphasize the integration of mind, brain, and relationships, and continue to inform my work across both clinical and educational settings.
My interest in trauma-informed practice has led me to pursue extensive training through leading global experts. I completed the Certificate Program in Traumatic Stress Studies at the Trauma Research Foundation, where I studied under clinicians such as Bessel A. van der Kolk, Stephen Porges, Pat Ogden, Richard C. Schwartz, and Janina Fisher. These trainings have significantly shaped my understanding of developmental trauma, dissociation, and somatic processes in clinical work.
In addition, I have completed the Master Psychopharmacology Program through the Neuroscience Education Institute, with a focus on assessment-based and clinically applied psychopharmacology. This has strengthened my ability to integrate biological, psychological, and relational perspectives in understanding mental health conditions.
My work is also deeply informed by somatic and body-based therapeutic approaches. I have undertaken comprehensive training through The Embody Lab, including Somatic Attachment Therapy, Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy, Somatic Developmental Trauma Therapy, Somatic Anxiety Therapy, Somatic CBT, Somatic EMDR Therapy, and Polyvagal Trauma Therapy. These approaches emphasize the role of the body and nervous system in trauma processing and psychological healing.
Further training in somatic trauma healing includes certification with Abi Blakeslee, as well as specialized work on inner child and early attachment trauma with clinicians such as Kelly McDaniel and Lindsay C. Gibson. I have also completed the Inner Child Healing Diploma through the The Complementary Medical Association.
My training extends into child and adolescent therapy, including Attachment-Based Play Therapy with Daniel J. Siegel and colleagues, and Trauma-Focused Play Therapy through the Berkeley professional program. Additionally, I have completed Cue-Centered Therapy for Child and Adolescent Trauma at the Stanford University School of Medicine.
I have also pursued specialized certifications in trauma, personality, and complex clinical presentations. These include Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP & CCTP-II), Certified Child and Adolescent Trauma Professional (CATP), Intensive Trauma Therapist Certification, and Advanced Trauma Treatment certifications with leading clinicians such as Arielle Schwartz. My work also includes certifications in personality disorder treatment (C-PD), narcissistic abuse treatment (NATC), shame-informed therapy (CSTS), and grief-informed practice (CGP).
In addition, I have received advanced training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (C-DBT), ADHD (ADHD-CCSP) with Russell Barkley, autism spectrum disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anger regulation, and boundaries work. My training also includes micro-expressions analysis through the Paul Ekman Group, contributing to my understanding of nonverbal emotional processes.
My clinical approach is further informed by leading developmental and trauma models, including the Neurosequential Model developed by Bruce Perry and developmental trauma frameworks from Beacon House. I have also completed training in Compassionate Inquiry with Gabor Maté, as well as polyvagal-informed and EMDR-based trauma therapies with clinicians such as Rebecca Kase.
Across all areas of my training, I maintain a strong commitment to integrating attachment theory, somatic awareness, and neuroscience into a cohesive clinical framework. My approach reflects a belief that effective psychological intervention requires not only cognitive and behavioral understanding, but also deep engagement with the body, the nervous system, and relational experience.
This extensive and ongoing training journey allows me to work with complexity, particularly in the areas of developmental trauma, attachment disruptions, and emotional regulation. It also supports my broader aim of contributing to the field through both clinical practice and the dissemination of integrative, evidence-informed approaches to mental health.