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Specialises in
- Applied Relaxation
- Behaviour Therapy
- Behavioural Activation (BA)
- CBT with Exposure and Response Prevention (CBT with ERP)
- Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
- Counselling
- Mindfulness based CBT
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychotherapy
- Solution Focused Brief Therapy
- Trauma focused CBT
Bupa specialist
- Child and Adolescent Mental Health services
Offers
- Face-to-face consultations
- Video and telephone consultations
About me
I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist, registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and a Chartered member of the British Psychological Society (BPS). I provide psychological assessment, consultation, formulation and therapy to children (aged 0-18) and their families in a private clinic in Bishop's Stortford. I also work with adults with mild to moderate psychological difficulties.
I am committed to working with individuals and families in a professional, non-judgemental and honest manner. I do this by using modern, evidence based psychological approaches, building on individual and family strengths and resources. I hope to develop a therapeutic relationship with clients where they feel listened to, respected and understood.
Areas of interest
Child mental health; adolescent mental health; parent mental health; child and family clinical psychology; antenatal and postnatal mental health; autism spectrum disorder; anxiety.
About me
Current NHS consultant posts held
In independent practice since 2014. With 10 years experience of working in the NHS psychology services (2005 - 2015).
(Additional) Languages spoken
Publications
Contributions to two books with Anna Williamson:
Breaking mad: the insider's guide to conquering anxiety (2017)
Breaking mum and dad: the insider's guide to parenting anxiety (2018)
Williams, L. & Newell, R. (2012). The use of the Solihull Approach with children with neurodevelopmental difficulties and sleep problems: a case study. British Journal of Learning Disabilities
(please note this publication was under my maiden name: Leinonen)
Leinonen, R., Watson, R. and Baker, M. (2010). An exploration of clinical psychologists’ experiences of therapeutic relationships ruptures in the UK National Health Service: A grounded theory study. Doctoral thesis.
My outcomes
Outcomes (self-reported)
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
"The discrete piece of work that you have done with B has been very useful. It has helped her clarify her thinking, legitimise her thoughts and feelings, consider alternative perspectives and recognise that there's a lot she can do to help herself. Hopefully she'll be able to refer to the strategies and issues discussed with you if she stumbles on trouble again in the future". Parent of a 14 year old (Jan 2016)
“I was able to relate my worries and feelings to a professional who was able to provide objective advice… The communication and understanding between my daughters and I has improved. I feel better able to tackle the future… I was very happy with the sessions. I felt they were about us and did not just provide generic advice as is sometimes the caseâ€. Parent and two children (Feb 2015)
“I am so delighted with the progress my son has made with Reetta as I feel a huge sense of relief. As a parent I had exhausted all my attempts at helping him and didn’t know what else to do. A lot has changed as my son has gone from feeling suicidal without a future to understanding himself a lot more and not putting so much pressure on himself. He has gained some useful skills to help him with his anxiety which has meant that he can function and enjoy life again. Parent of a 15 year old (Dec 2014)
My qualifications & training
Qualifications
- Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsych)
University of East London 2010
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) Psychology
London Metropolitan University 2004
Professional bodies (positions held - last 3 yrs)
- Chartered Psychologist (CPsychol)
The British Psychological Society (BPS) 2010
- Practitioner Psychologist
Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) 2010
Affiliations / memberships
Associate Fellow (AFBPsS) status within The British Psychological Society
Member of The British Psychological Society Division of Clinical Psychology
Enhanced DBS clearance and professional indemnity insurance
My private practice
Practice hours
Practice
Day
Hours
Appt Bookings
- 5 Bridge StreetBishop's StortfordCM23 2JU
- Monday
- 09:00
- 17:00
- 07979 806200
- 5 Bridge StreetBishop's StortfordCM23 2JU
- Tuesday
- 09:00
- 17:00
- 07979 806200
- 5 Bridge StreetBishop's StortfordCM23 2JU
- Thursday
- 09:00
- 14:30
- 07979 806200
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.
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