Dr Louise Fairburn : Psychology

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Dr Louise Fairburn

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Overview

Specialises in

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
Mindfulness based CBT

Psychotherapy

Trauma focused CBT

About me

Qualifications:
BA (Hons) Psychology with English - First Class Honours
MSc Research Methods in Psychology
D.Clin. Psychol Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

I qualified as a Clinical Psychologist in 2009 from the University of Liverpool and have since worked in both NHS and private settings.

I specialise in working with adults. I have extensive experience in providing psychological assessment and treatment for a range of mental health difficulties, including generalised anxiety, health anxiety, panic, social phobia, depression and stress related issues.

I also have particular expertise in the area of Clinical Health Psychology. In my NHS role, I am currently a Principal Clinical Psychologist working in a large hospital trust, providing specialist intervention when psychological difficulties are related to physical health problems. Often emotional difficulties can arise following a new diagnosis of a condition, appearance and bodily changes following surgery and/or treatment, or when managing a chronic, ongoing health condition. I can also provide support and intervention when making decisions about whether to undergo a particular form of surgery or treatment.

I have particular expertise in the psychological effects of cancer related issues.

I draw on a range of psychological models to inform my practice and will tailor these to suit the individual. I primarily draw on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Metacognitive Therapy (MCT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

Areas of interest

I predominantly work with adults.

I can work with issues such as:
Depression
Anxiety and Panic Disorders
Stress
Adjustment to physical health issues
In addition to other more general psychological issues.

I draw on a range of psychological models to inform my practice and will tailor these to suit the individual. I primarily draw on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Metacognitive Therapy (MCT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

Specialist interests and expertise in the following physical conditions

Gynaecological disorders

Oncology

Psychophysiological disorders

Medical secretaries

About me

Current NHS consultant posts held

Principal Clinical Psychologist
Royal Liverpool University Hospital

Research interests

Factors associated with psychological adjustment to breast cancer; risk reducing mastectomy; metacognitive therapy and its application to cancer survivors.

Publications

Fairburn L, Holcombe C, Beesley H (2018) Book Chapter: Breast Cancer Survivorship: Psychological Distress, Body Image, Sexuality and Importance of the Clinical Consultation. In Breast Cancer Management for Surgeons.

Brown S Whiting D, Fielden H, Saini P, Beesley H, Holcombe C, Holcombe S, Greenhalgh L, Fairburn L, Salmon P (2017) Qualitative analysis of how patients decide that they want risk-reducing mastectomy, and the implications for surgeons in responding to emotionally-motivated patient requests. Plos One, https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0178392

Clark L, Holcombe C, Fisher J, Salmon P. (2014). Breast cancer survivors’ perspectives on whether clinical staff should ask breast cancer patients about childhood abuse. Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons, 96(5):364-36

Salmon P, Clark L, McGrath E, Fisher P. (2014). Screening for psychological distress in cancer: renewing the research agenda. Psycho-oncology.

Clark, L, Beesley, H, Holcombe, C, and Salmon, P. (2011). The influence of childhood abuse and adult attachment style on clinical relationships in breast cancer care. General Hospital Psychiatry, 33(6), 579-86.

Clark L, Holcombe C, Hill J, et al. (2011). Sexual abuse in childhood and post-operative depression in women with breast cancer who opt for immediate reconstruction after mastectomy. Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, 93 (2), 106-110.

Hill J, Holcombe C, Clark L, Krespi M R, Williams A, Fisher J, Tufail S and Salmon P. (2011) Predictors and mediators of depression and anxiety in the year after diagnosis of breast cancer. Psychological Medicine. 41, 1429-1436.

Clark L, Holcombe C, Hill J, et al. (2009). The perception of support received from breast care nurses by depressed patients following a diagnosis of breast cancer. Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, 91: 361-366.

Salmon, P, Hill J, Clark, L, Krespi R., Fisher J, Holcombe, C. (2007). Relationships with clinical staff after diagnosis of breast cancer are associated with patients’ experience of care and abuse in childhood. Journal of Psychosomatic Research. 63, 255-262.

Salmon P, Hill,J, Krespi R, Clark, L, Fisher J, Holcombe C. (2006). The role of child abuse and age in vulnerability to emotional problems after surgery for breast cancer. European Journal of Cancer, 42, 2517-2523.

*Articles up to 2014 are published under maiden name ‘Clark’.

My qualifications & training

My private practice

Practice hours

Practice
Day
Hours
Appt Bookings

Fairfield Independent HospitalCrank...
Wednesday
09:30 - 12:30
07870 795916

The Rooms of Knutsford
Friday
13:30 - 13:30
07751 217845

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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