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Specialises in
- Behaviour Therapy
- Behavioural Activation (BA)
- CBT with Exposure and Response Prevention (CBT with ERP)
- Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness based CBT
- Trauma focused CBT
Bupa specialist
- Child and Adolescent Mental Health services
Offers
- Face-to-face consultations
- Video and telephone consultations
About me
Do you or your child need a diagnostic assessment for ADHD, Autism/ASD or Tics/Tourettes, or need support coping with these conditions? In an initial session we will explore this together, and make a plan: this could be with me, or one of my colleagues at NeuroDiverse Online if I think they are a better fit. We're a small, caring & highly expert team of psychologists working with neurodivergent adults and children. I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 18 years of professional experience. I have specialist expertise in working with people with Neurodevelopmental Disorders including ADHD, ASD and Tourette's Syndrome/Tic Disorder. I also have extensive experience of common mental health difficulties such as anxiety and low mood which may accompany these disorders.
I provide BUPA-funded diagnostic assessments for ADHD and ASD. I also provide CBT/coaching for ADHD and CBiT (Habit Reversal Therapy) for Tourettes/Tics. With a psychological and diagnostic assessment you will achieve greater clarity and self-understanding. My report may also be useful for employers or schools/colleges if you are seeking accommodations at work or in exams.
Areas of interest
Adults; Adolescents; ADHD; ASD; Tics/Tourette's syndrome; Health anxiety; Panic and agoraphobia; Generalised Anxiety Disorder; PTSD and trauma; OCD; Social anxiety; Specific phobias; Depression and Low self-esteem; Relationship problems; Work stress; Insomnia
Specialist interests and expertise in the following physical conditions
- Gastrointestinal disorders
- Gynaecological disorders
- Musculoskeletal conditions
- Oncology
- Pain management
- Rheumatological conditions
Medical secretaries
About my work
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My qualifications & training
Qualifications
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Primary)
Edinburgh University 1996
- MA Education
The Open University 2000
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (PsychD)
University of Surrey 2009
- MSc Experimental Psychology
University of Sussex 2005
- PGDip CBT
Canterbury Christ Church University 2010
- General Certificate in Online Counselling & Psychotherapy
Academy for Online Counselling & Psychotherapy 2018
- BA (Hons) Sociology & Social Anthropology
University of Hull 1990
Additional training
- Trauma-Focussed CBT
Sussex Partnership Trust 2014
- Comprehensive Behavioural Intervention for Tics (CBiT)
Tourette's Action 2014
- Foundation in MIndfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
Sussex Mindfulness Centre 2020
Professional bodies (positions held - last 3 yrs)
- Secretary
Digital Mental Health Sub-committee of the Division of Clinical Psychology, British Psychological Society 2020
- Member of Research & Development Working Party
Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy Online (ACTO) 2019
- Treasurer
Division of Clinical Psychology, South East Coast Branch 2018
Details of entry to specialist register
- Chartered Clinical Psychologist with the British Psychological Society (203219)
, 2009
- Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist with the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (100817)
, 2010
- Registered Practitioner Psychologist with the HCPC (PYL24461)
, 2009
- Trained behavioural therapist, Tourette's Action
, 2014
Affiliations / memberships
Division of Clinical Psychology
British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies
Mindfulness Association
My private practice
Practice hours
Practice
Day
Hours
Appt Bookings
- Worthing Osteopathic & Wellbeing Clinic140...
- Monday
- 08:00
- 20:00
- 020 3198 1024
- Worthing Osteopathic & Wellbeing Clinic140...
- Tuesday
- 08:00
- 20:00
- 020 3198 1024
- Worthing Osteopathic & Wellbeing Clinic140...
- Wednesday
- 08:00
- 20:00
- 020 3198 1024
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
02031981024
Other ways of contacting me
I can be contacted directly using Skype. My
Skype ID is: alesia_185