What is a Clinical Psychologist?
A Clinical Psychologist is a doctoral-level professional trained to assess and treat psychological difficulties using evidence-based psychological therapies. Clinical psychologists are trained to work with complex presentations, including trauma, long-term mental health difficulties, and the interaction between psychological and physical health.
What issues can psychological therapy help with?
Psychological therapy can help with a wide range of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, low self-esteem, stress, emotional regulation difficulties, adjustment to illness or injury, and difficulties related to neurodiversity or brain injury. Therapy can also support personal growth, resilience, and coping with life transitions.
What types of therapy do you offer?
I offer an integrative approach tailored to each individual, drawing on:
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing)
- Neuropsychological approaches
This allows therapy to be adapted to your needs, goals, and preferences rather than following a one-size-fits-all model.
How do I know which type of therapy is right for me?
You do not need to decide this in advance. During our initial assessment, we will explore your difficulties, history, and goals together. I will then make recommendations and discuss different therapeutic options with you so that we can agree on an approach collaboratively.
What happens in the first appointment?
The first appointment is an assessment session. We will talk about what has brought you to therapy, your current difficulties, relevant background information, and what you hope to gain from therapy. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions and decide whether this feels like the right fit for you.
How long does therapy last?
The length of therapy varies depending on your needs and goals. Some people benefit from short-term focused work, while others prefer longer-term therapy, particularly when working with trauma or longstanding difficulties. We will review progress regularly and adjust as needed.
Do I need a referral from my GP?
No referral is needed to access therapy. However, with your consent, I can liaise with your GP or other healthcare professionals if this would be helpful.
Is therapy confidential?
Yes. Sessions are confidential and follow professional and ethical guidelines. There are rare exceptions where confidentiality may need to be broken for safety reasons (for example, if there is a serious risk of harm), which will be discussed clearly with you. You can see our Data Protection and Privacy Policy for full details about how we keep your personal information safe.
Do you work with trauma?
Yes. I have experience working with both single-incident and complex trauma. Approaches such as EMDR, trauma-focused CBT, ACT, and compassion-focused work may be used, depending on your needs and readiness.
Do you work with neurodiversity or brain injury?
Yes. I have specialist training in neuropsychology and experience working with individuals with acquired brain injury, neurological conditions, and neurodivergent profiles. Therapy can be adapted to account for cognitive, emotional, and sensory differences.
Are sessions in person or online?
Sessions are offered online. Online therapy can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy for many people.
How do I get started?
If you wish to proceed, you can refer yourself to the service by clicking the ‘Self-refer Now’ button below and completing our referral form. If you have any questions or want to discuss your needs before starting, you can book a free 15 minute introductory call directly here, get in touch via the Contact Us page. I aim to respond promptly and will guide you through the next steps.