About Abi

“I have training and experience in a range of different psychological therapies and approaches including cognitive, behavioural, systemic and psychodynamic approaches to the psychological assessment, formulation and treatment of children and young people. Overall, I would describe my approach as ‘integrative’, in that I try to choose whatever method appears to be best suited to the young person, the difficulty they are presenting with and their hopes for our work together.”

Qualifications

• Psychology BSc, University of Surrey, Guildford (1999-2002)
• Post Graduate Certificate in Mental Health, University of Surrey, Guildford (2007-2008)
• Practitioner Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (PsychD.) University of Surrey (2007-2010)

Key Experience

• Over 15 years of experience within the NHS and in private practice
• Since 2009, I have specialised in working with children, adolescents and families presenting with a range of emotional and behavioural difficulties

Special Interests

• Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
• Systemic therapy approaches (in particular Solution Focused Therapy)
• Narrative therapy
• Neuroscience and its application to the promotion of emotional wellbeing in children

Clinic Locations

• Petersfield
• Southsea (Portsmouth)

Abi outside The Orchard

“Maintaining a healthy work–life balance is very important to me. Outside of my clinical work, I enjoy spending time with my husband and our two children. As a family, we’re actively involved in a variety of sports and clubs, and we all enjoy both taking part in activities and supporting one another. We also love to travel together and make memories through new experiences. I volunteer as a Welfare Officer at a local children’s gymnastics club, a role I value for the opportunity it gives me to support young people in my local community in a different context. Staying active is a key part of my identity, and I am passionate about the benefits of exercise for both physical and mental wellbeing. A personal highlight for me this year was climbing Snowdon. I have also recently qualified for the HYROX World Championships for the fourth consecutive year and look forward to representing Great Britain in Sweden later this year.”