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Clinical
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Chartered Clinical Psychologist – Dr Petra Carlsson-Mitchell
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In her private practice, INPSYCHOLOGY, Petra specialises in Psychological therapies to people over the age of 18, who experience psychological, emotional and relational difficulties that have a debilitating impact on their quality of life. She offers individually tailored psychological therapy to work alongside each person to; make sense of what may have caused their difficulties, develop a sense of self and identifying personal needs, strengthen resources and skills to cope with the ups and downs of life. The goal of therapy, as Petra sees it, is an overall improvement in the person’s general wellbeing as well as equipping them to continue to grow and thrive.
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To carry out these fundamental changes, Petra implements evidence based psychological therapies that are responsive to difficulties related to: complex trauma, PTSD, loss, grief, lack of sense of self, interpersonal difficulties, low self-worth and self-confidence, shame, guilt, depression and anxiety.
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Her core service involves offering individual therapy. However, mental health concerns, particularly when they are long term and deep rooted can be very stressful for people who stand close to the individual and her service also extends to offer psychological sessions and consultations for parents, partners carers and couples.
The client is at the heart of therapy. Petra takes an active non-judgemental stance to ensure that their needs are met, they feel safe and listened to. And, she cheerleads clients to stay motivated through therapy by encouraging them to take responsibility and ownership of their work.
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Petra offers a free 15-minute telephone consultation as well as a reduced rate Early Consultation session. This is a pre-therapy session where you would begin to make sense of your difficulties and weigh up the pros and cons for entering into therapy. If you have further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Petra direct: email petra@inpsychology.co.uk or phone 07931583115.
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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy | Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) | Psychodynamic Psychotherapy | Integrative Psychotherapy.
Accepted insurance plans: BUPA, AVIVA, Vitality Health, AXA PPP healthcare
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Chartered Counselling Psychologist - Dr Judi Sharifi PsyD
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As a person-centred, integrative psychologist, Judi draws from a number of evidence-based approaches to provide therapy that is tailored to suit your personal needs. With over thirty years of experience working in adult mental health in the NHS and independently, she has come to understand that how we relate to ourselves and others is at the heart of our difficulties. She has specialist experience of issues affecting older people and people facing social injustice.
By providing you with a safe place to share your story, the journey can begin where, together, you will identify those familiar patterns that seem to trap you in unhelpful ways of thinking, feeling and behaving. With warmth, compassion and humour, we will find a way to help you towards recovery and wellbeing. Above all, you will see that you are not the problem, but perhaps you are feeling overwhelmed at the moment by work, family, relationship difficulties, or simply life in general.
Judi offers assessments and treatment for a range of anxiety, mood and other disorders, as well as general life coaching.
She is registered with the British Association for Mindfulness Based Approaches (BAMBA) and has over ten years of experience teaching courses in mindfulness (stress reduction; mindfulness in the workplace; mindfulness based cognitive therapy) as well as personal meditation coaching.
Do contact Judi direct if you wish to discuss this further, or have any questions. She offers a free 15 mins telephone consultation.
Contact Judi through The Bodywork Centre or, via her website.
Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) | Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) | Mindfulness-based Approaches (MBSR/MBCT) | Compassion Focused Therapy |Systematic/Family Therapy | Gestalt Therapy
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Senior Clinical Psychologist - Jamie Coulthard
Jamie is a senior clinical psychologist, qualified 18 years, now working at The Bodywork Centre.
He works with adults, children, young people, and families and he particularly enjoys working with autistic people.
Jamie has many years’ experience working for Northumberland CYPS, in both the neurodevelopmental assessment and mental health pathways and now works in health psychology at the RVI and the dental hospital in Newcastle.
Jamie has a balanced, evidence-based understanding of autism as 'a different order, not a disorder'; a normal part of the spectrum of human conscious experience. He passionately believes that this positive understanding is a foundation for transforming the lives of autistic people and their families. Jamie also specialises in working psychologically with pain. He is currently applying for a significant research grant (NIHR) to evaluate a new intervention he has developed that applies a deep understanding of the mechanisms of consciousness to reduce pain experience.
See Jamie's website for more information, including prices, availability and video introductions.
www.psychologyhexham.com or leave him a message on 01434 303126, and he’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
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Psychology | Narrative Therapy | Motivational Interviewing | Understanding Autism | Pain Management
Clinical Psychologist - Dr Caroline Murphy
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Caroline is a clinical psychologist with 20 years of experience working with adults and older adults who are suffering from a range of mental health difficulties and emotional distress. She has gained extensive experience working with people with complex mental health difficulties and those with neurodegenerative conditions, as well as people who can benefit from focused, time limited therapeutic interventions. She has recently started working with people with ADHD and adapting psychological therapies for their needs.
Caroline draws on a range of different therapeutic approaches, and will often use a blend of therapies to suit your individual needs. She's an accredited EMDR therapist and is also a trained Mindfulness teacher. Caroline uses Mindfulness, and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) as part of individually tailored interventions to aid recovery and progress. An essential element of teaching MBCT is to ‘teach from experience’, and this means that Caroline also practice mindfulness daily to be able to share the benefits of this approach with others.
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Central to Caroline's approach is the development of a shared psychological understanding of your unique story and the difficulties you are facing. This work is trauma informed and compassion focused. This understanding forms the basis for working collaboratively and beginning your journey to recovery. Caroline feels that creating a safe, welcoming, supportive space for people is central to recovery and healing, and she aims to create this atmosphere based on empathy, trust, and compassionate attention.
To find out more or to book an appointment, please contact Caroline direct: email caroline.murphy2020@yahoo.com or phone 07377 879708.
Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) | Mindfulness | Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy
Consultant Clinical Psychologist – Dr Danna van Niekerk
As an experienced Consultant Clinical Psychologist, with a compassionate approach to wellbeing, Danna works gently in partnership with individuals, in a safe and non-judgemental space, to explore and understand difficulties, before taking steps
towards meaningful change.
With over 25 years of experience working in NHS adult mental health services, Danna has extensive experience helping people navigate emotional and psychological distress. In her private practice, she specialises in providing psychological therapy for adults over the age of 18, who are experiencing both recent onset and more longstanding mental health difficulties. In addition, she has a special interest in supporting people facing health challenges, including chronic pain
and menopause.
Danna is a Chartered Psychologist, Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist and registered Mindfulness Teacher. She therefore draws on a wide range of evidence-based psychological theory and research, which she integrates with cognitive behavioural and mindfulness models, adapted to meet the needs of each unique individual.
Working together in a structured and goal-oriented way, Danna offers practical tools to understand disturbing emotions, challenge unhelpful thought patterns, and change behavioural cycles. Incorporating mindfulness enables the cultivation of present moment awareness, the regulation of emotions and reduced reactivity to stress. Danna’s work focuses on empowering clients and offers a highly effective pathway to resilience, emotional clarity and sustained mental health.
If you are interested in finding out more, please contact Danna at: Dannapsychology@outlook.com Tel: 07988113826 Danna offers a free 20 minute telephone consultation to discuss your needs and answer any queries you may have. Further information is available on her website: www.nowpsychology.co.uk.
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Psychology | Mindfulness | Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
