PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES

An initial complimentary 15 minute telephone conversation will be arranged to discuss your current challenges and how I may be able to help. This will take place before any agreement of work, at a time convenient to you.

ONE-TO-ONE INDIVIDUALISED THERAPY

I use many evidence-based modalities including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy-Insomnia (CBT-I, a specialist approach for sleep difficulties), Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT), Solution Focussed Brief Therapy (SFBT) and Mindfulness. I am able to customise my approach to provide an individualised package of care utilising a variety of modalities to achieve the best results.

IN-DEPTH PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT

I am often instructed by Solicitors and Medical colleagues to provide independent in-depth psychological assessments and reports. I work closely with local surgeons to be able to offer specialist Pre-Surgical assessments and post-surgical psychological support. Psychological assessment  helps develop a clear understanding of a client's challenges usually conducted over 2-3 sessions either as standalone, or alongside and to help focus Psychological treatment.

CRITICAL INCIDENT STRESS MANAGEMENT (CISM)/ DEBRIEFS

Critical Incident Stress Management, or CISM, is an intervention protocol developed specifically for dealing with traumatic events.  It is a formal, highly structured and professionally recognized process for helping those involved in a critical incident to share their experiences, vent emotions, learn about stress reactions and symptoms and given referral for further help if required.  It is not psychotherapy.  It is a confidential, voluntary and educative process, sometimes called 'psychological first aid'. These sessions/debriefs are often organized for private organisations following a traumatic event and/or loss (e.g. loss of a colleague, a major environmental incident, traumatic event).