After 25+ years working as a therapist within the NHS, at Cambridge University Staff Counselling Service and in private practice, I have turned toward a neglected area of research - that of the subtle abuse of women by their intimate partner.​

Some women were presenting in therapy with depression, anxiety or low self-esteem, but seemingly without history to suggest a cause. I gradually detected that the cause was their partner's unrecognised subtly abusive behaviour. ​

I am now dedicated to ensuring subtle abuse and its devastating effects on individuals and families can be recognised and receives the focus it deserves.