I am Canadian, born in Barbados, currently residing in London, UK. I have been working in the field of psychological therapies for over 30 years as a forensic psychologist, clinical psychologist and therapist, with training and experience of multiple models.
I enjoy working with people on problems of psychological, emotional, psychological, behavioural, and relational functioning; helping them to improve awareness and understanding of problems that persist; and to identify, practise and strengthen skills needed for healthy psychological functioning.
My personal practice is based on the Buddhist psychological model, mindfulness, meditation, breathwork, and radical unconditional acceptance. I am part of the LGBTQIA community, West Indian ethnicity, a mum and quite probably a little neurodiverse.
I have trained in, experienced and practised a lot of different models of therapy and change processes in both professional training and in personal development including:
I offer psychological assessment and treatment formulation, informed by different models of psychotherapy, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema-therapy, Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Mentalisation Based Therapy (MBT), somatic psychotherapies, Buddhist psychology, Mindfulness, Meditation and Breathwork.
I will listen to you,… what you’re going through, what has happened to you, what you understand about yourself and what you’d like to change, and what has and has not worked for you so far. I will also observe and attend to your awareness and self-observation. We will work together with the conscious levels of mind and with the body and subconscious levels of mind, to support your efforts to achieve your therapy goals in line with your values.
the capacity to feel emotions (sensations)
the ability to express emotions effectively, assert needs and maintain emotional boundaries (without suppressing or acting out)
the facility to distinguish between psychological reactions to the present based on current needs, and those that represent residue from the past or the unconscious, unsatisfied needs from childhood.
the awareness of genuine needs requiring satisfaction rather than repression for the sake of being accepted or approved by others.
In therapy, we will work to improve awareness and the use of skills for working with: thoughts and beliefs, feelings, emotions and sensations, distress tolerance, conditioned tendencies and habits, relaxation responses, breathing, effective communication, problem solving, reducing reactivity and processes of change.
Talking for the purpose of self expression, validation, insight and improved understanding can be an important part of therapy, but leads to very little change in the absence of practising skills. Sometimes we inadvertently build mastery in the use of skills that no longer serve us and have become so habitual that we are hardly aware of them. Sometimes those habits function to avoid or manage real or perceived threats or feelings of uneasiness.
They can be deeply ingrained, conditioned tendencies and patterns. It’s much better when we are able to make use of a wide range of skills in responding, and when we develop more effective, healthy habitual reactions,… of thought, emotion, urge and action.
I can offer transformational breathwork sessions as part of a course of psychological therapy to support work on physical, emotional-mental and spiritual well-being. Breathwork sessions are done in person for 75-90 minutes.
You can find more information about Transformational Breath® by visiting
Psychedelics are currently illegal in the UK. I offer psychological support with integration of psychedelic experiences for the purposes of harm reduction. I have direct (but limited) personal experience of working with several different psychedelics, and of supporting people taking psychedelics in legal settings.
I completed 16 months of training as a Psychedelic Practitioner with the Synthesis Institute, Holland (April 2021 to August 2022), and further specialist training in somatic psychotherapy with cannabis and ketamine in the treatment of trauma.
I worked for 28 months in a clinic offering ketamine assisted psychotherapy (2022-2024).
Private medical insurance
I am listed as a provider with BUPA, AXA and AVIVA offering psychological therapy.
Self-paying (payable within 24 hours)
Psychological assessment and treatment, and support with integration of psychedelic experiences: £120-125 / 55 minutes.
Intensive Therapy
By special arrangement, intensive therapy sessions of 6 to 8 hours duration at £100 / hour plus expenses.
Breathwork Sessions
These sessions are only available as part of a course of psychological therapy. £125 for 90 minutes, by special arrangement.
Supervision (payable in advance)
£125 / 55 minutes
The number of sessions and duration of contact varies with the nature of the problem, the type of therapy used, the therapeutic goals and progress with developing skills.
Frequency of contact may be weekly, fortnightly or monthly for 55 minutes. Where indicated, and agreed in advance, intensive sessions of longer duration can be scheduled for 110 minutes up to 8 hours.
Duration of contact has typically ranged from 4 to 8 months, but has also consisted of one-off single sessions, and 6-10 sessions spread over the course of a year to 18 months.
Cancellation or rescheduling of any appointment with less than 24 hours notice is charged at the full fee.
New self-paying clients are asked at the time of booking, to complete payment 48 hours in advance of their appointment time. Established self-paying clients are asked to complete payment within 24 hours of the appointment ending, and before booking further appointments.
A 30 minute Zoom consultation can be booked at no charge before starting therapy, by emailing MDpsychcontact@gmail.com to receive the Calendly link. Consultation slots are only opened when there is availability for new clients in therapy appointments. I do not keep a waiting list. A consultation is always a necessary first meeting and it does not always result in progressing to therapy.
Contact is confidential and in line with the ethical practice and code of conduct advised by the BPS, HCPC and BABCP.
Hidden Zen: Practices for Sudden Awakening and Embodied Realization by Meido Moore Roshi is a practical guide to Rinzai Zen mindfulness. It offers clear instructions on using meditation, breathwork, posture, and movement to cultivate awareness and spiritual awakening. Blending traditional wisdom with modern application, the book provides tools for clarity, peace, and vitality, making it accessible for both beginners and experienced practitioners.
Breath by Breath: The Liberating Practice of Insight Meditation by Larry Rosenberg offers a practical introduction to mindfulness through breath awareness. Rooted in the Buddha’s teachings, it explores the Anapanasati Sutta and its role in fostering clarity, peace, and liberation. Accessible for all levels, this book highlights the breath as a path to deeper, more conscious living.
Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art” by James Nestor explores the transformative power of proper breathing. Blending science, history, and personal experience, Nestor reveals how breathing impacts health, longevity, and well-being, while sharing ancient techniques to improve sleep, reduce stress, and enhance performance. This eye-opening book shows how breathing correctly can unlock a healthier, more balanced life.
mdpsychcontact@gmail.com
Sessions are remote online using Zoom. In-person by special arrangement only.