About me
About Me
I’m a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst with three decades of experience in behaviour change, psychology, and mindfulness. I combine Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with the Trust Technique (TT) to bring calm, confidence, and connection to families, including their animals. I provide tailored, evidence-based mindfulness services designed to reduce stress, help overcome fears, improve relationships, and enable individuals to live in alignment with their values. I have a particular speciality in working with autistic adults and children.
Having personally experienced the transformative power of mindfulness, I understand firsthand how it can reduce stress, improve well-being, and guide meaningful life changes. My work blends professional expertise with lived experience and a background in Buddhism, creating a mindful, compassionate approach that supports lasting change.
Relevant qualifications and experience
With Animals
I use proven calming techniques and gradual exposure methods to address fear-based behaviours in dogs and other domestic companion animals. Through mindfulness and the Trust Technique, I help animals overcome reactivity, anxiety and phobias, enabling them and their owners to enjoy calmer, fuller lives.
Relevant qualifications: Level 3 Diploma in Mindfulness for People with Their Animals (Trust Technique Practitioner), Board Certified Behaviour Analyst, Diploma in Dog Psychology (British College of Canine Studies).
With Adults and teenagers
With adults, I primarily use tools from ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy). For some clients, they have found it helpful to also include some Trust Technique approaches, working with the family pet for mutual connection, anxiety reduction and healing.
Relevant qualifications: BSc (Psychology), GACT - ABA, BCBA (Board Certified Behaviour Analyst), ACT Bootcamp (with training from the pioneers of ACT).
With Children
For pre-school children I support using tools based on behaviour analysis to develop communication skills, confidence, and social understanding. From age 5 upwards, I bring in tools from ACT to help them manage emotions and gain confidence. I also help families to encourage and maintain communication and calm connection in the home.
Relevant qualifications: BSc (Psychology). BCBA (Board Certified Behaviour Analyst), MEd (Autism), previously clinical manager at Child Autism UK, nursing background in learning disabilities.
