I am a Clinical Psychologist having qualified with a DClin Psych in 2004. I have worked in mental health services for over 25 years within the statutory, private and V&C sectors. I have also worked within the prison service and provided psychological assessment and interventions for social services and the courts. For a number of years I have held positions as a steering group member in organisations supporting individuals impacted by the Northern Ireland Troubles. I have a wide ranging interest in areas of trauma, forensic mental health, psychosexual and gendered relationships and carer and staff wellbeing. In recent times I have focused my energies on the application of digital technologies in improving effectiveness, efficiency and accessibility of mental health interventions. I have recent publications in areas of Dementia Care-Giving and Breast Cancer Checking Behaviour, and digital mental health. I am founder and CEO of Pneuma Healthcare a UU spin-out company established to employ UU psychology graduates and drive innovation in mental health provision. I am supervising PhDs in areas of digital mental health and improving availability of CBT. I have been co-chair of the International Digital Mental Health and Wellbeing Conference since 2024.