About me

Hi, I'm Dr Christine.

I'm a Counselling Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and a Chartered Member of the British Psychological Society (BPS). I work with adults experiencing a wide range of difficulties, with a particular interest in relational harm, bereavement and loss, neurodivergence and life transitions. If you’ve struggled to make sense of changes in your life, if you've felt unseen, harmed, or overwhelmed within systems not designed for you, relationships that may have endangered you, or environments that have not made space for who you are, my hope is that working with me with give you a space to make sense of your experiences, feel less alone, reduce shame, and reconnect with yourself.

I offer online and in-person sessions from my practices in Reading and Marlow, Berkshire. I also offer a free 15-minute introductory call so we can see if we're a good fit before you commit to anything.

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Qualifications & professional memberships

MA Experimental Psychology, Oxford University

MSc Theory & Practice in Clinical Psychology, University of Reading

PsychD (Doctorate) Counselling Psychology, University of Roehampton

EMDR Training Parts 1, 2 & 3

Chartered Member of the British Psychological Society (BPS)

HCPC Registered Psychologist

I have experience working in the NHS treating clients with co-occurring long-term health conditions and have worked as a volunteer in several local charities, including Riverside Counselling Service (as both a volunteer Counsellor and as Clinical Director/CEO), Cruse Bereavement Care, The Listening Centre and Shout, a 24-hour text line.

In addition to my private work, I work for EAP providers and as a freelance facilitator delivering corporate workshops in various aspects of mental health.

My story

Counselling Psychologist.

Animal lover.

Career changer.

I am a Counselling Psychologist offering compassionate, thoughtful and individualised psychological therapy for adults. I’m an animal lover and career changer who greatly appreciates the role of nature, animals, exercise, community, and relationships in our health and psychological wellbeing. I’m also neurodivergent. I became a Counselling Psychologist after 16 years of working in HR leadership & programme management roles in London & Zurich.

My work is grounded in the understanding that many emotional difficulties are understandable responses to the experiences we’ve lived through. Experiences such as trauma, abuse, living with a neurodivergent brain, loss, grief, illness, discrimination, or long-term stress can shape how we relate to ourselves, others and the world.

Psychological support is not a magic bullet, but you stand a better chance with the right therapist. Having a good, healthy therapeutic relationship can transform your relationships with yourself, the world and other, helping you to process your experiences to build a more hopeful and meaningful future. I know how difficult reaching out can be. I’ve done it myself. So, I’m here to take that journey with you, offering a neutral space to help you navigate life's changes and challenges. I’ll be beside you each step of the way.

How I work

Client led

Each person's story is unique and your voice is central to your therapy journey. We’ll work together to understand what’s troubling you and what you wish to achieve, developing a relationship and a plan that suits you. What's important is that you feel welcomed and included in the therapy space, no matter your identity, circumstances or how you define yourself.
Evidence-based

I draw on a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, tailoring my work to your individual needs and goals. I work pluralistically. In practice, this means I work with you in a tailored way, depending on your needs and preferences.
Neurodivergent-affirming

I welcome neurodivergent clients, including autistic, ADHD, dyslexic, dyspraxic, and otherwise neurodivergent people.
As a trauma-informed psychologist, I prioritise your emotional and psychological safety, personal choice, and autonomy.
You are not expected to behave or communicate in a particular way in therapy.

How I’ll support you

Perhaps you're navigating anxiety, depression, bereavement or loss, struggling to cope with a life transition or relationship difficulties. Maybe you're having difficulty with issues of identity, physical health challenges, trauma, abuse or neurodivergence. Or you might just simply want to work on self-confidence, self-esteem or seek a deeper self-understanding. Whatever you're hoping for, I'm here to help. Psychological support will empower you to build resilience and elicit meaningful change.
I am a neurodivergent-affirming counselling psychologist and EMDR therapist who has trained in a variety of evidence-based therapeutic modalities. I might draw on humanistic approaches such as person-centred and existential therapy, third-wave approaches such as compassion-focused therapy (CFT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), EMDR for trauma work, systemic or attachment approaches or relational psychodynamic therapy to guide our sessions. I also welcome approaches that consider, power, marginalisation and oppression and how this informs and impacts your experiences.
As a neuroaffirming psychologist:
- I do not view neurodivergence as something to be fixed but rather as a difference.
- I adapt communication, pace, environment and structure, where helpful
- I am explicit rather than relying on unspoken expectations
- I respect sensory, emotional, and cognitive differences
- I recognise the impact of masking, burnout, and invalidation