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Specialises in

• CBT with Exposure and Response Prevention (CBT with ERP)
• Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)

• Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT)
• Mindfulness based CBT

• Motivational Interviewing
• Trauma focused CBT

Offers

• Face-to-face consultations
• Video and telephone consultations

About me

As a Chartered Clinical Psychologist with nearly 20 years’ experience within mental health services, I am extremely passionate about the work I do. I am committed to enabling individuals to live a more fulfilling life, by helping them move in the direction of their values and goals.

I qualified as a Clinical Psychologist from the University of Southampton in 2011. This core training has laid a solid foundation for my career as a Clinical Psychologist and developing expertise. My Clinical Psychology training enables me to work flexibly, adapting a broad range of approaches to the needs of a variety of client groups including children and adolescents, adults of working age, older adults and individuals with learning disabilities. Following qualification, I have spent most of my career in various NHS adult Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs), progressing to Principal Clinical Psychologist. Other post-qualification roles included working for an NHS Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) Service, an Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) Service, and an inpatient Ministry of Defence Unit. I also enjoyed a role as a Clinical Supervisor of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) trainees at the University of Southampton.

I made the difficult decision to leave the NHS, leaving in January 2020. I have worked as an Associate of private practices such Hampshire & Surrey Psychology and HelloSelf, and now my focus is seeing clients through my own private practice Concordia Psychological Services Ltd.

When we first meet, I will ask you to tell me about the difficulties that give you a sense of ‘stuckness’. You may feel trapped in a vicious cycle, unsure how to break it. I will be guided by you to tell me what you want to get from therapy, and at what pace. This space is just for you. We both bring our own expertise to the therapy room; you bring your expertise of you, and I bring my expertise as a Clinical Psychologist. Together we can form an effective working partnership in understanding the difficulties, and move you forwards towards living your life more fully in accordance with what is important to you.

I am able to offer face to face or online therapy appointments (such as using Zoom / Skype).

Areas of interest

I work with adults of working age.

The difficulties I work with are wide-ranging, and include (but are not limited to):
• Anxiety Disorders (e.g. phobias, panic, OCD, social anxiety, health anxiety)
• Stress, (e.g. work, home, trying to manage the juggle of life)
• Depression
• Low Self-esteem
• Trauma
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Psychosis


Throughout my career I hope to convey empathy, compassion and warmth, and provide a non-judgmental safe space for the individuals I see. My practice is evidence-based and integrative; I predominantly draw upon Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). I use a person-centred style, tailoring my approach to the needs of those I work with.

Medical secretaries

• Dr Kirsty Deas
• Concordia Psychological Services Ltd. Worting House Church Lane Basingstoke RG23 8PY
• 07521 508259
• drkirstydeas@concordiapsych.co.uk