Psychology In Cirencester

What Is Psychology

Clinical psychology aims to reduce psychological distress and to enhance psychological well-being. Clinical psychologists have specialist training in working with a range of problems across a range of healthcare settings e.g. low mood and anxiety; relationship issues; complicated bereavement; distress caused by physical health difficulties; behavioural and cognitive difficulties.

Dr Emma Riggs

clinical PSYCHOLOGIST

Emma has worked as a Clinical Psychologist with a diverse range of clientele since 2001. She has worked in Forensic Clinical Psychology; Clinical Neuropsychology; and Community Clinical Psychology in Ireland, Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. She has supervised colleagues from a range of disciplines and lectured at Bristol, Bath and Oxford Universities.

Dr Marie O'Neill

clinical psychologist

Marie qualified as a clinical psychologist in 2001 and provides a confidential therapy service to people struggling with a range of mental health difficulties. She obtained a degree in Psychology and Law in 1992. She has a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from University College London (UCL)

Please note: All therapists are self-employed and availability will depend on each individual.

What to expect from Psychology

A clinical psychologist will typically use a range of different methods during assessment to gain a comprehensive understanding of the 'formulation' or story of how biology, circumstance and personality maintain difficulties. These may include questionnaires and other formal assessment measures (e.g. neuropsychological testing), alongside interviews and observations.

A clinical psychologist may ask to liaise with others involved in your care including other healthcare professionals and family or carers, whilst ensuring your confidentiality is respected, to optimise care provision and risk management. Following assessment, recommendations for how to resolve the distress are made. This may include evidence-based talking therapies, in line with NICE guidelines (e.g. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), along with suggestions for lifestyle changes. You take an active role in setting your goals and collaborating in your intervention should you choose to pursue therapy.

If you are considering psychology in Cheltenham, useful information can be found by visiting The British Psychological Society

Psychology can help with

Bereavement
Dealing with trauma
Understanding and dealing with psychosis and schizophrenia
Depression
Anxiety
Stress
Speeding up recovery from brain injury
Bullying
Improving performance both at school and in the workplace