EMDR Internal Family Systems (IFS) informed EMDR York

EMDR and IFS-Informed Therapy – York

About

I bring over 25 years of experience in mental health and trauma-focused therapy. My journey began as a registered mental health nurse (RMNH), where I supported individuals in NHS inpatient, forensic, and community services. In 2008, I shifted focus and trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), later adding Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) to my practice. Both are evidence-based treatments recommended by NICE for conditions such as PTSD, anxiety, and depression.

Throughout my career, I have worked in both primary and secondary care. In community mental health teams, I delivered therapy for clients facing complex PTSD and developmental trauma. I also worked within a specialist NHS service for military veterans across Yorkshire. In 2022, I joined Police Care UK’s pilot residential trauma programme—the first of its kind in the UK. This intensive approach, based on the Dutch Psytrec model, offered targeted therapy for serving police officers with complex PTSD.

Beyond clinical work, I have a deep interest in mindfulness and yoga. After completing the British Wheel of Yoga foundation course in 2012, I found the Iyengar method—and 16 years later, I still practise. Yoga continues to ground me and inform my work, especially with trauma and body-based awareness.

Services EMDR Internal Family Systems

I offer individual therapy for adults and young people, specialising in:

• EMDR (standard and IFS-informed)

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

• Complex trauma and PTSD treatment

• Anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues

My approach combines psychological insight with compassion and structure. In addition to therapy, I provide clinical supervision:

• CBT supervision for individuals and groups

• EMDR supervision for trained and trainee practitioners

• Specialist guidance for those seeking EMDR UK accreditation

I value supervision as an essential part of ethical practice and remain actively involved in peer consultation groups, including IFS-informed EMDR forums.

Additional Information EMDR Internal Family Systems

I am an EMDR UK-accredited Consultant and Clinical Supervisor, and a fully accredited CBT therapist with BABCP. My formal training includes postgraduate qualifications in CBT, clinical supervision, and psychosocial interventions. I also hold certification in Somatic Trauma Therapy and Internal Family Systems (Levels 1 and 2).

My therapy room is based in York, and I offer online sessions for greater flexibility. I am fully insured and committed to ongoing professional development. Recent CPD includes training with leading experts such as Christine Padesky, Mary Welford, and Bessel van der Kolk.

If you’re seeking a trauma-informed, evidence-based approach to therapy or supervision, I would be pleased to support your journey.