Accreditation:

• HCPC - Clinical Psychologist

Qualifications: 

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Teeside University

• Foundation Course in Group Analysis, Institute of Group Analysis

• Postgraduate Certificate in Social Sciences Research Methods, Open University

Amy is a Clinical Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), with over 10-years clinical experience within the NHS, and third sector organisations. Amy offers therapy to adults who experience OCD, as well as other difficulties including, anxiety, low mood and depression, and trauma (including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD). Amy has experience working with complex trauma and/or complex psychological difficulties, including difficulties related to early life, childhood, and developmental stages, and difficulties with attachment and relationships.

Amy works in the NHS as a Clinical Psychologist and draws upon a range of therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Cognitive Analytic Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy and Systemic approaches. Her interests also include Internal Family Systems and Compassion-Focused Therapy. From the Integrative Centre for OCD Therapy, she has undertaken training and supervision in therapy for OCD and has been trained in exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy. Amy has learned the centre's approach to integrating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into ERP and uses this approach to help people connect with their values and move towards what matters most.

Amy recognises that reaching out for help is a big step that takes courage. As a therapist, she recognises how OCD can involve feeling ashamed and scared and aims to work with people to create a safe space, to challenge OCD. Amy has personally experienced OCD and recognises the devastating impact that OCD can have on a person’s life. She is passionate about supporting people to loosen the grip of OCD, and foster greater self-leadership, agency, and confidence.