CHARTERED CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
I am an adult and child clinical psychologist, cognitive behavioural psychotherapist (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization Reproccesing (EMDR) therapist providing psychological assessments, consultation and therapy mostly in Sheffield, Chesterfield, Rotherham, Yorkshire and Derbyshire. In addition to face to face sessions, I also provide telephone, instant messaging and email therapy which can be offered nationwide or further.
As a British Psychological Society Chartered Clinical Psychologist (HCPC registered), I provide a range of psychological services (see range under psychological services link). In addition to the psychological services I offer, I specialize in CBT therapy for Mood Disorders e.g. bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), and complex and typical post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as well as in other general problem areas. There are other variants of CBT (e.g. mindfulness CBT, components of dialectical behaviour therapy, schema CBT and CBT modified for learning difficulties) which I practice. I provide services for adults, adolescents, and children (including family work). All methods I use are evidence based. The services I offer include:
Psychotherapy/Counselling/CBT/EMDR
Autism and ADHD assessment and review http://www.lifespanpsychologyservices.com
Consultation Services to Employers/Schools/Universities/Community organisations
Psychological Evaluations including general cognitive testing
Support group Interventions
I know that choosing a therapist is often not an easy decision. I am experienced and compassionate, with areas of specialization ranging from depression, anxiety and trauma to family work. I have also had several years experience of working with looked after children and fostering and adoption agencies (assessment and consultation).
I have a special interest in providing interventions e.g CBT to those traumatized by natural disasters (e.g. earthquakes, floods) and those affected by non-natural trauma (e.g. accidents). Depression associated with loss or to life events, and recovering from trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder are examples.
The CBT/EMDR I offer works well for use in a range of other mental and physical health conditions:
- Panic disorder and agoraphobia
- Specific phobias
- Worry/Stress/Panic
- Emetophobia
- Social anxiety
- Obsessive compulsive disorder
- Depersonalization
- Somatoform conditions
- Health anxiety
- Post-natal depression
- Self-esteem and self-worth issues
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Post Viral Fatigue/ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Fibromyalgia and pain work
- Other anxiety conditions
- Co morbid mood disorders in Asperger`s Syndrome
- Anger management
- Tic or habit disorders in children or adults
- Counselling for gifted children aged 12 upwards with emotional issues
- Counselling for parents of children with Asperger`s Syndrome
- General problems
- School refusal/phobia
This list is by no means exhaustive. Feel free to get in contact me if you wish to inquire whether the service might be appropriate for you.
I am also affiliated with an additional psychological service:
HCPC Register: PYL28323
