I am a highly qualified Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist with extensive experience in developmental trauma, autism, and early intervention. My clinical expertise includes supporting adoptive parents and toddlers in community settings, as well as working within CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) in the NHS.
I completed a doctoral clinical training in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy at the British Psychotherapy Foundation (BPF) in partnership with UCL and the Anna Freud Centre. Additionally, I am trained as a Clinical Psychologist in Brazil, bringing a unique, multicultural perspective to my practice.
My academic achievements include an MSc in Psychoanalytic Developmental Psychology from UCL and the Anna Freud Centre, as well as a Post-Graduate Certificate in working with children, adolescents, and families from the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust.
I have a profound interest in the role of rhythm in child development and its intersection with cultural and social structures. This inspired me to co-lead the "Without Borders" seminar series at the British Psychotherapy Foundation.

• Currently, I am completing a research doctorate at UCL, focusing on parent-infant psychotherapy and infant development.

I am a highly experienced Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist with expertise in complex trauma, autism, ADHD, and early childhood development. My professional journey has equipped me to support individuals and families across diverse settings, including parent-infant groups, parent-toddler groups, nurseries, primary schools, rehab centres, and charity organisations.
I completed a doctoral clinical training in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy at the British Psychotherapy Foundation (BPF) in partnership with UCL and the Anna Freud Centre. Additionally, I hold a BSc in Psychology and an MSc in Psychoanalytic Developmental Psychology from UCL.
During my clinical placement in a CAMHS NHS setting, I gained extensive experience working with children and adolescents (ages 0–17) alongside a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, paediatricians, nurses, social workers, and family therapists. This allowed me to develop a deep understanding of a variety of clinical presentations, including complex trauma, autism, ADHD, and parent-infant therapy.
Currently, I work part-time in a specialist NHS trauma service and an adolescent psychotherapy clinic for individuals aged 12–25.

• I have a particular interest in how complex trauma manifests in the body and its impact on early childhood development. My research focuses on parental mentalization and its positive effects on child development, which I am exploring as part of my doctoral studies at UCL.

I am a qualified Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist with a doctorate from University College London (UCL) and the Anna Freud Centre, completed through the IPCAPA clinical training at the British Psychotherapy Foundation (BPF).
My academic journey began with a BSc in Psychology from Sussex University, followed by an MSc in Psychoanalytic Developmental Psychology at UCL in collaboration with the Anna Freud Centre.
I have gained extensive clinical experience across various settings, including nurseries, primary and secondary schools, young carers’ charities, mentoring organizations, and psychotherapy centres. Working within CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) in the NHS, I collaborated with multidisciplinary teams comprising psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, family therapists, social workers, and nurses. This role involved supporting individuals across different age groups with complex presentations, such as ADHD, autism (ASD), trauma, and children in care.
Currently, I balance my private practice with roles in a CAMHS team and a specialist psychotherapy centre for adolescents and young adults (12–25 years).

• I have a particular passion for understanding adolescent development and the challenges of the teenage years. My doctoral research at UCL explores maternal representations in mothers identified with Fabricated or Induced Illness (FII).