SPECTRA PSYCHOLOGY SCOTLAND
ABOUT ME
My name is Abbey, and I'm a Counselling Psychologist working in Lanarkshire. I've been working in private practice for a number of years and also work in an NHS Adult Mental Health Service. In addition to working in independent practice and for the NHS, I have additionally worked in a hospice, a charity for survivors of abuse and for organisations offering therapeutic intervention to children and young people.
I offer psychological therapy for people presenting with a range of presenting problems; such as trauma related difficulties (including PTSD and complex trauma), anxiety related issues and many more!
During our sessions together, I will always work in collaboration with you, identifying your goals and reviewing these on a regular basis. I adapt and integrate interventions based on your unique needs. I am a warm and compassionate person and am passionate about helping people to improve their overall quality of life.
In addition to therapeutic work, I have delivered a lot of supervision, consultation and training. Please get in touch with me to find out more about how I may be able to help you.
TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
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Doctorate in Counselling Psychology (D.Psych)
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I have received doctoral level training in the provision of psychological therapies, primarily focusing on person-centred and cognitive behavioural approaches. Prior to this, I obtained first class honours degree in psychology.
Additional Training Courses
I have completed various training courses; including introduction to Compassion Focused Therapy, CBT for Eating Disorders, EMDR parts 1, 2 and 3 (I will shortly be beginning the accreditation process) and various workshops in working with bereavement and children and young people. Most recently, I completed a life coaching diploma and passed with distinction.
Training in Supervision
I completed Essential Supervision Skills: BPS Approved Certificate in Clinical Supervision in 2017 and have since attended NES Generic Supervision Competences and Specialist Supervision Training: CBT.