Whilst I am trained in the three main models of therapy (person-centred, CBT and psychodynamic approaches), my main model is Schema Therapy. I offer therapy to clients and supervision for other therapists interested in this approach.

What is Schema Therapy?

Schema Therapy is a type of talking therapy designed to help people with long-standing or complex emotional difficulties—especially when other approaches haven’t brought the change they were hoping for.

It brings together ideas from several well-established therapies to create a more flexible, in-depth way of understanding how our early experiences shape the way we think, feel, and relate to others today. These patterns (called “schemas”) can become deeply ingrained over time, often without us realising it.

Schema Therapy is particularly helpful for people who:

• Feel stuck in the same unhelpful patterns or relationships
• Have experienced difficult or traumatic early life experiences
• Live with long-term depression, anxiety, or low self-worth
• Have been told they have (or relate to) ‘personality difficulties’
• Haven’t found other therapies as helpful as they’d hoped

Rather than focusing only on current thoughts and behaviours, Schema Therapy also looks at the emotional roots of these patterns and works to create lasting change. It combines practical strategies with deeper emotional work, helping you understand yourself more fully and develop healthier ways of coping and relating.

There is growing research showing that Schema Therapy can be effective for a range of difficulties, including depression, eating disorders, and complex or long-standing mental health challenges. It is widely used across the UK and internationally.

For further information see How Schema Therapy Can Help You Undo Harmful Patterns and the International Society of Schema Therapy.

Schema Therapy and Neurodiversity

I have a specialist interest in working with clients who may have experienced childhood trauma against the backdrop of neurodivergence (diagnosed or undiagnosed). Schema Therapy can be particularly helpful for neurodivergent people because it takes a flexible, personalised approach rather than trying to “fix” or change who someone is. Instead, it focuses on understanding and supporting the individual, recognising that emotional distress often comes from a mismatch between a person’s needs and their environment. It is especially suited to those with complex or long-standing difficulties, including trauma. With thoughtful adaptations—such as making therapy more accessible, challenging unhelpful assumptions, and valuing neurodivergent strengths—Schema Therapy can offer an affirming and empowering way to support mental health and wellbeing.

Schema Therapy Supervision

I am currently taking on new supervisees. My rate for schema therapy supervision is £110 per session.