Kate is a Clinical Psychologist and is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). In addition to her work with Altum Health, Kate also continues to work within the NHS, both at Great Ormond Street Hospital and the Royal Free Hospital.
As a psychologist, Kate takes a holistic and integrative approach, as well drawing on the evidence- base to consider which approach might be best suited to supporting people to work towards their goals. Kate draws on a range of therapeutic approaches, including systemic, CBT and third wave therapies (ACT, DBT and CFT).

While born in London, Kate grew up in Ireland. There she completed her undergraduate degree in Applied Psychology at University College Cork, before moving to London to complete her master’s degree (MSc) in Applied Paediatric Neuropsychology at University College London (UCL). She then began her career within the NHS, working as an assistant psychologist in paediatric neuropsychology services assessing children with various neurological conditions, including epilepsy and traumatic brain injuries. These experiences cemented an interest in the relationship between physical and mental health. Kate began her Doctorate in clinical psychology at UCL in 2013, where her clinical placements allowed her to further develop skills in multiple therapeutic approaches, including CBT and systemic models. Her research focused on the impact of fasting on cognition.

Since beginning work in the NHS in 2011, Kate has worked in various mental health services, including community and specialist services, learning disability settings, forensic and eating disorder services, as well as in physical health settings, working with both children and adults. Kate continued to maintain her interest in working with eating disorders after qualifying in 2016, doing specialist training in CBT-E and FBT approaches. She particularly enjoys working with working with adolescents and young adults.