What is psychological therapy?
Psychological therapy is a way of helping people to work through a range of emotional, relational and behavioural difficulties.
Psychological therapy provides a confidential space to meet regularly with a therapist to talk about issues which are problematic or areas of someone's life that are causing them suffering/distress. Generally, you would meet individually with a psychological therapist, but sometimes it may be more appropriate for you to be joined by your partner or family. Sessions normally last for 50 minutes, but sometimes it may be appropriate to have extended sessions.
There are several different types of talking therapies (e.g. CBT, psychodynamic psychotherapy), which have been well researched. Offering psychological therapy is one of the main roles of a Clinical Psychologist. They are trained in a number of different types of psychological therapy. You may have an idea about the type of therapy you would like. If not, this is something which can be discussed with your therapist and is likely to depend on a number of factors, including; the issues/areas you would like to focus on, the changes you would like to make to your life and the goals you would like to work on in therapy.
Psychological therapy is a way of helping people to work through a range of emotional, relational and behavioural difficulties.
Psychological therapy provides a confidential space to meet regularly with a therapist to talk about issues which are problematic or areas of someone's life that are causing them suffering/distress. Generally, you would meet individually with a psychological therapist, but sometimes it may be more appropriate for you to be joined by your partner or family. Sessions normally last for 50 minutes, but sometimes it may be appropriate to have extended sessions.
There are several different types of talking therapies (e.g. CBT, psychodynamic psychotherapy), which have been well researched. Offering psychological therapy is one of the main roles of a Clinical Psychologist. They are trained in a number of different types of psychological therapy. You may have an idea about the type of therapy you would like. If not, this is something which can be discussed with your therapist and is likely to depend on a number of factors, including; the issues/areas you would like to focus on, the changes you would like to make to your life and the goals you would like to work on in therapy.
What is a Clinical Psychologist?
Clinical Psychologists are senior mental health practitioners trained to doctoral level. Clinical Psychologists aim to reduce psychological distress and enhance and promote psychological well-being. They are highly skilled in carrying out psychological assessment, delivering psychological therapy, and also providing consultation, training and supervision to others.
Clinical Psychologists are senior mental health practitioners trained to doctoral level. Clinical Psychologists aim to reduce psychological distress and enhance and promote psychological well-being. They are highly skilled in carrying out psychological assessment, delivering psychological therapy, and also providing consultation, training and supervision to others.
How do you train to be a Clinical Psychologist?
Clinical Psychologists will have first gained an undergraduate degree in psychology. Following this, several years of relevant work experience are required in clinical psychology and/or research psychology posts. This is followed by the undertaking of a three-year full-time postgraduate Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (D.Clin.Psy).
Doctoral training is comprised of several intensive placements in different NHS specialities, academic study and a research thesis. This ensures a wide breadth of clinical knowledge and experience, as well as more specialist training closer to qualification.
Clinical Psychologists are trained to use evidence-based psychological methods of assessment and treatment. This means that the work they do is based on the most relevant research and literature. Clinical Psychologists use therapeutic approaches that are often cited in the guidelines of the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) as recommended treatments.
Following completion of training, Clinical Psychologists are required as part of their national registration to engage in continuing professional development (CPD) to maintain and update their knowledge and skills.
They also receive regular clinical supervision.
Clinical Psychologists will have first gained an undergraduate degree in psychology. Following this, several years of relevant work experience are required in clinical psychology and/or research psychology posts. This is followed by the undertaking of a three-year full-time postgraduate Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (D.Clin.Psy).
Doctoral training is comprised of several intensive placements in different NHS specialities, academic study and a research thesis. This ensures a wide breadth of clinical knowledge and experience, as well as more specialist training closer to qualification.
Clinical Psychologists are trained to use evidence-based psychological methods of assessment and treatment. This means that the work they do is based on the most relevant research and literature. Clinical Psychologists use therapeutic approaches that are often cited in the guidelines of the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) as recommended treatments.
Following completion of training, Clinical Psychologists are required as part of their national registration to engage in continuing professional development (CPD) to maintain and update their knowledge and skills.
They also receive regular clinical supervision.
Why choose a private Clinical Psychologist?
The services of clinical psychologists are offered by many NHS Trusts. If you are seeking assessment and/or treatment you should contact your GP in the first instance. He/she should be able to let you know what services are available locally, and how long any waiting lists may be.
Following such enquiries, and in some instances following initial treatment, some people decide to self-refer to a private Clinical Psychologist who may be able to see them sooner, offer different treatments and/or offer more sessions than might be available with the NHS.
The services of clinical psychologists are offered by many NHS Trusts. If you are seeking assessment and/or treatment you should contact your GP in the first instance. He/she should be able to let you know what services are available locally, and how long any waiting lists may be.
Following such enquiries, and in some instances following initial treatment, some people decide to self-refer to a private Clinical Psychologist who may be able to see them sooner, offer different treatments and/or offer more sessions than might be available with the NHS.
What are your fees?
The fee for a 50 minute session is £80. Payment is taken after the session by cash, card or bank transfer. Please enquire about fees for extended sessions or couples sessions. I charge an hourly rate for reports or other written work. Please enquire about fees for medico-legal work.
The fee for a 50 minute session is £80. Payment is taken after the session by cash, card or bank transfer. Please enquire about fees for extended sessions or couples sessions. I charge an hourly rate for reports or other written work. Please enquire about fees for medico-legal work.
Can I ask my health insurance company to pay?
I am registered with some insurance companies. If I am not registered with a particular company, it is relatively easy for me to do so.
You will need to check your policy with your insurer to ensure you are covered for psychological therapy and how many sessions of therapy you can have.
You will need to gain authorisation from your insurer before any treatment can be carried out.
I am registered with some insurance companies. If I am not registered with a particular company, it is relatively easy for me to do so.
You will need to check your policy with your insurer to ensure you are covered for psychological therapy and how many sessions of therapy you can have.
You will need to gain authorisation from your insurer before any treatment can be carried out.
How many sessions might I need?
This depends on many factors including; your goals for therapy, the kinds of difficulties you are experiencing and how many sessions you would like.
This depends on many factors including; your goals for therapy, the kinds of difficulties you are experiencing and how many sessions you would like.
Do you offer home visits?
Unfortunately, I am not able to offer home visits at the current time. All appointments are held in a therapy room just outside Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire.
Unfortunately, I am not able to offer home visits at the current time. All appointments are held in a therapy room just outside Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire.
What if I need to cancel a session?
If you need to cancel or change an appointment, please let me know as soon as possible. Cancellations with less than 24 hours notice will be charged in full. Health insurance clients may forfeit a session as a result of cancellations. Cancellations made with more than 24 hours notice will not incur any charge.
If you need to cancel or change an appointment, please let me know as soon as possible. Cancellations with less than 24 hours notice will be charged in full. Health insurance clients may forfeit a session as a result of cancellations. Cancellations made with more than 24 hours notice will not incur any charge.
What if I am late for a session?
If you arrive late for your session, the session will still end at the same time. There is no reception cover so please arrive on time or just before your session is due to begin and I will be able to meet you at the front door.
If you arrive late for your session, the session will still end at the same time. There is no reception cover so please arrive on time or just before your session is due to begin and I will be able to meet you at the front door.
Do you offer support outside of sessions?
I do not offer support outside of sessions as I cannot guarantee I will be available to you. If you feel you need additional support between sessions please discuss this with me and we can have a think about what might be most useful. You could also discuss this with your GP.
If you are in danger or need urgent support please contact the emergency services, your GP (out of hours GP can be contacted by called 111) or the Samaritans (116 123 – free to call from any landline or mobile).
I do not offer support outside of sessions as I cannot guarantee I will be available to you. If you feel you need additional support between sessions please discuss this with me and we can have a think about what might be most useful. You could also discuss this with your GP.
If you are in danger or need urgent support please contact the emergency services, your GP (out of hours GP can be contacted by called 111) or the Samaritans (116 123 – free to call from any landline or mobile).