I work with a small number of founders, principals, and senior decision-makers during periods of significant transition — including business exit, succession, and separation — when clarity, judgement, and psychological steadiness are critical. Referrals typically come from private client lawyers, corporate and exit advisers, family offices, and private banks who recognise when the psychological dimension of a situation requires dedicated, specialist attention.
What I offer your client
- A confidential, independent space for clear thinking
- Psychological containment during high-stakes decision-making
- Support with emotional regulation and identity shifts without therapy framing
- Thoughtful challenge rather than reassurance or alignment
- An integration of clinical and executive-level perspectives
The purpose is not comfort, but clarity, so that your client can engage with you and other advisers from a steadier, more considered internal position.
Professional boundaries
- I work independently and do not advise on legal, financial, or corporate matters
- I am registered with the HCPC, chartered with the BPS, accredited with ACAT, and an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society
I work alongside you in a way that strengthens and respects your relationship with your client. With the client’s permission, I am happy to coordinate or speak with you where that is helpful.
Credentials & professional standing
I am a Chartered Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Executive Coach. My training includes:
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
- MA Experimental Psychology (University of Oxford)
- MSc Psychological Therapies in Primary Care
- Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Analytic Therapy
- Executive Coach training (University of Cambridge)
When to consider a referral
- You may consider introducing a client when you notice:
- Decision-making becoming emotionally loaded or reactive
- Increased rigidity, avoidance, or overwhelm
- Identity disruption following success, exit, or personal change
- Conflict between personal and professional priorities
- Relational strain affecting judgement
This work is often most useful before positions harden or mistakes are made.
How to introduce
You may mention my name to your client, or suggest a private clarity conversation, where you feel it may be helpful - please see the contacts page for details. I am happy to speak with you first, or after, if that is helpful. All contacts prioritise confidentiality and are client led.