Fee assured
Verified account
Specialises in
- Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
- Counselling
Offers
- Face-to-face consultations
- Video and telephone consultations
About me
As a Chartered Psychologist, I have many years' experience of seeing people with mental health problems including depression, anxiety, work and relationship problems and bereavement. I offer treatment for obsessive compulsive disorder and for social anxiety.
I have worked for the NHS, in mental health services, for over twenty five years. I have also provided therapy for individuals at G.P. practices and my private practice. I am based in Billericay and see only adults over the age of 18 years.
Areas of interest
I work with adults to provide treatment/counselling for a range of difficulties. These may include anxiety and depression; relationship or work related problems; PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder); bereavement and the adjustments required following the physical effects of trauma or medical conditions.
Specialist interests and expertise in the following physical conditions
- Musculoskeletal conditions
About me
Research interests
Keeping updated on relevant published findings with regard to all areas of clinical practice.
Personal interests
Reading
Travel
Family and friends
Publications
Chapter entitled Psychological Perspectives in 'Chronic Pain Management' by Carol Banks (Whurr Publishing for Professionals).
My outcomes
Outcomes (self-reported)
Many clients report an improvement in their ability to manage anxiety and low mood more effectively following treatment.
Clients also tell me that being able to confide in someone removed from their immediate family and friends can help them. People often say that they can gain an ability to see situations differently, which enables them to achieve a new perspective.
My qualifications & training
Qualifications
- B.Sc Psychology (2.1 Honours)
The Open University 2000
- Doctorate in Psychology
City University 2010
- Advanced M.Sc Counselling Psychology
University of East London 2004
- Post Graduate Diploma in Integrative Counselling
University of East London 1994
- M.Sc Counselling Psychology (Distinction)
University of East London 1996
Professional bodies (positions held - last 3 yrs)
- Dr Ruth Clark
British Psychological Society 2019
Details of entry to specialist register
- Health and Care Professions Council (HPCP)
, 2010
Affiliations / memberships
Chartered Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.
Chartered Psychologist BPS.
My private practice
Practice hours
Practice
Day
Hours
Appt Bookings
- 4 Pilgrims Close BillericayCM11 2BA
- Thursday
- 10:00
- 15:00
- 07956 217890
Post treatment communication
Following treatment of a Bupa member, I will communicate with GPs
in line with Department of Health, GMC and appropriate professional bodies
guidelines.
In the event of an urgent query following treatment, Bupa members should use the
following contact details
I cannot offer an emergency response.
Please contact 999 in an emergency or The Samaritans to talk-24 hours a day.
