I trained as a social worker in 2012 and have since built my career within NHS mental health services, specialising in anxiety in children, teenagers, and adults.

Over the years, I have worked directly with families, delivered cognitive behavioural therapy, supervised clinicians, and contributed to the clinical leadership of Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). My role involves shaping services, improving access to evidence-based interventions, and ensuring young people receive the right support at the right time.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, I witnessed a sharp rise in anxiety particularly among young people. For some, lockdown reduced immediate pressures. But when the world reopened, many found themselves overwhelmed by the return to school, social expectations, and uncertainty.

It reinforced something I had already seen repeatedly:

Anxiety doesn’t disappear on its own. Avoidance brings short-term relief, but long-term restriction.

I became increasingly passionate about bridging the gap between waiting for support and accessing practical, effective tools. While the NHS provides invaluable care, demand often exceeds capacity. I wanted to create additional ways for people to access evidence-based strategies sooner, without replacing statutory services, but complementing them.

That’s why I founded Resilience School, to extend the reach of CBT-informed support beyond clinic walls.

My focus isn’t just on reducing symptoms.
It’s on helping people understand their patterns, build emotional resilience, and move towards a life that feels meaningful and manageable.

CBT helps teens understand their anxiety, build coping skills, and gradually face what feels overwhelming so confidence grows naturally through action.