Talks and Workshops

I am passionate about research, particularly in the realm of

maternal psychological wellbeing and motherhood. Since 2021, I have been involved in psychotherapy teaching and am currently a research supervisor at the New School of Psychotherapy and Counselling in London. My enthusiasm for qualitative research drives my work, especially in its applications within psychotherapy and social care settings. It has been an honour to present my research findings on postnatal anxiety at some prestigious UK conferences.

I also offer talks and workshops on postnatal anxiety for various organisations, specialist groups, practitioners, and professionals. These sessions are designed to be highly adaptable, ensuring they meet the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements for those in psychology, counselling, or perinatal care. Do get in touch if you would like to find out more.

Recent talks, workshops & articles:

28th June 2024 - Greenwich University Conference - Authentic Care in Health, Social Care and Education

A phenomenological exploration of postnatal anxiety and the implications for psychotherapeutic support

December 2023 - Postnatal Anxiety - some considerations for therapeutic practitioners. BACP Private Practice Journal. Read more.

16th November 2023 - MumsAid, Greenwich, London – CPD Workshop for the counselling team

Thinking about postnatal anxiety in practice (PNA)

October 2023 – Doctoral Thesis - Anxiety after birth: an existential phenomenological enquiry into mothers’ lived experiences. Middlesex University / New School of Psychotherapy and Counselling (NSPC). Read more.

23rd September 2023 – BACP Private Practice Conference, Etc Venues, St Pauls, Central London

Understanding and working with postnatal anxiety. Read more.

9th – 31st August 2023 - British Society for Phenomenology (BSP) Annual Conference 2023 at Manchester Metropolitan University Lived Experience in Theory and Practice.

Anxiety after birth - an existential phenomenological enquiry into mothers’ lived experiences and the implications for therapeutic practice. Read more.

20th July 2023 - Existential Academy Summer Research Conference

Anxiety after birth – a phenomenological perspective.


Get in touch

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