Clinical Psychology

Clinical Psychology

I am a trained Doctor of Clinical Psychology registered with the HCPC (Health Professionals Council). 

What is a Clinical Psychologist? 

Clinical Psychologists have an extensive doctoral level training within NHS mental health services to work across specialisms (e.g. psychosis, trauma, addictions, personality disorder, learning disabilities) and age groups (e.g. children and young people, working age adults, older adults). Clinical Psychologists are trained in a number of ‘talking therapy’ models, i.e. systemic/family therapy, individual therapy (e.g. CBT), social constructionist models (e.g. narrative), and psychodynamic models. We therefore have a comprehensive level of training and understanding of people’s psychology and mental health. As such, Clinical Psychologists often work for the NHS within complex mental health services. 

What does a Clinical Psychologist offer?

As a Clinical Psychologist I offer both short term and long term therapeutic work. This may include formulation work, which attempts to understand why an individual is experiencing difficulties, e.g. why me and why now?. It may involve learning strategies to cope with anxiety/worries, low mood, stress, or distressing thoughts/feelings/experiences. We may spend time working together towards an individual's practical goals, e.g. getting a new job, coping with relationship difficulties, coping with work stress, and more generally, helping people live a life more in line with their values and what is important to them. This usually involves finding ways to overcome psychological barriers that prevent people from living this ideal life, i.e. working through fear, limiting beliefs or unresolved past traumas and memories, developing confidence, improving relationships and finding a stronger sense of who we are and our place in the world.

How often would I see you?

I usually see clients for 50 minute sessions once a week