Dr Dot aims to work with compassion, warmth and integrity with everyone she sees. She will listen and spend time understanding what you are going through. Dr Dot will also explore what has contributed to any unhelpful coping mechanisms which may be holding you back. You will then work closely together to get to where you want to be.

Dr Dot got into this profession to care for and provide emotional support to others. She aims to develop a caring space where people feel safe to share. Dr Dot believes that if we all displayed care, kindness and concern for others, the world would be a much better place. Just as a pebble creates waves when you throw it in the water, acts of caring and kindness can also ripple outwards, touching others’ lives and inspiring kindness everywhere the wave goes. The way we care for ourselves also has a ripple effect - the more we look after ourselves, the more capacity we have for kindness and compassion towards others.

Dr Dot believes connection is everything! Evidence shows that a good connection and therapeutic relationship with your psychologist is needed for therapy to work. The therapeutic relationship is therefore key and Dr Dot will spend time checking in and building on this throughout your time together. Dr Dot believes in creating stronger connections with ourselves, with others and with the outdoors.

Evidence shows that staying well is more likely to happen when we surround ourselves with a safe, supportive community. When we meet people who have been through a similar journey, we feel less alone. Community and connection with others is critical for us to thrive, especially when we are experiencing symptoms of loneliness and isolation. Being part of Dr Dot’s community may provide a stronger sense of belonging and connectedness.

Dr Dot aims to deliver therapy in ways which make it easier for those who find it difficult to engage with traditional therapy methods. Therapy can be delivered online, in the comfort and privacy of your own home. Online therapy programmes/workshops can also be worked through at your own pace, in your own time, from anywhere. Dr Dot also provides therapy to people in remote and rural locations who find it difficult to access such services. It also means there is no travel time or costs to get to therapy.

Dr Dot will demonstrate respect for dignity, trust, confidentiality and privacy. You can feel safe sharing and disclosing personal information with Dr Dot as she creates a safe space where clients can openly explore sensitive subjects in the knowledge that this information will not be misused outside of sessions. The only time confidentiality may be broken is due to safety and legal obligations.

Dr Dot will collaboratively work with you to understand your difficulties and achieve your therapy goals. As a Psychologist, Dr Dot may be the expert in mental health problems and how they might be treated. In contrast, you are the expert of your life and past experiences. You will work jointly to bring these two types of expertise together.

In group environments, Dr Dot believes in collaboration over competition; being curious and working together with others leads to more meaningful relationships.

Dr Dot is registered as a Chartered Clinical Psychologist with the British Psychological Society (BPS) and is accredited with the Health and Care Profession Council (HCPC). This means Dr Dot must deliver her services to a high standard, safely and in line with ethical practice. Dr Dot has a strong work ethic and ensures her services are of high quality. Dr Dot is dedicated to helping her clients and has a high level of passion for her work.