Clinical Psychology

Clinical psychologists offer a range of therapies which can include counselling, psychodynamic psychotherapy and CBT.

Clinical psychologists are differentiated from other psychotherapists in that their work is regulated by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and the Health Professions Council (HPC) which enables them to produce reports for legal proceedings and attend court as expert witnesses. Some health insurance companies will only pay for psychotherapy if it is carried out by a clinical psychologist.

Clinical Psychology is one of a range of professional groups that work in the fields of mental and physical health. Some of the key characteristics of a clinical psychologist are the way in which they undertake assessments, interventions and evaluations of progress. Some of the types of treatment range from simple practical procedures designed to help people cope with everyday stresses and demands, while others are more long-term, seeking to understand the deeper aspects of a person's behaviour and personality.
Whatever type of approach is undertaken, the clinical psychologist works in partnership with the client, moving forward together to find ways to overcome obstacles in that person's life, and to reduce the distress caused by difficulties experienced. Explanation is provided about the approach to be taken, and we welcome questions about what we are doing. The work of a clinical psychologist is based on evidence provided by training, research and experience as to what works best in the current situation for that person.