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Specialises in

• Behaviour Therapy
• Behavioural Activation (BA)

• CBT with Exposure and Response Prevention (CBT with ERP)
• Mindfulness based CBT

• 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

About me

I am a Principal Clinical Psychologist (DClinPsy, BSc Hons) and HCPC registered practitioner with over 15 years of clinical and academic experience.

Alongside my private practice, I work as a Guest Lecturer on the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Royal Holloway University of London and as a tutor with the Association of Psychological Therapies.

I work privately with adults and primary school aged children.



Autism Assessments

I am able to provide autism assessments and ADHD assessment (when combined with an autism assessment) for both children and adults. I am also able to offer initial neurodiversity assessment consultations.



Therapeutic Values and Practice

My first aim is to build a therapeutic relationship in which clients feel safe to explore and talk about their experiences. I provide a compassionate and empathic space, approaching difficulties with kindness and curiosity. I support clients to work with what they have been struggling with while also developing an understanding of their strengths. From building a shared understanding of the above, I work with clients to develop a plan which utilises a combination of skills and overall therapeutic concepts, for example self-compassion, stress/anxiety management, building positive self identity and maintaining healthy relationships.

As an experienced Clinical Psychologist I am able to tailor my approach to the goals and values of the individual, drawing on a range of therapeutic models as best appropriate to the client. The therapeutic models I draw on in particular include Compassion Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.

I have found great value in noticing the stories clients have about themselves and others, and to work with them to develop positive narratives to how they view themselves. This can not only support mental health, but also help build confidence, positive self identity and improve overall quality of life. I aim to integrate self-compassion into my practice to foster the development of long-lasting principles and skills that will provide my clients with long-term benefits.

Areas of interest

Autism assessment; therapy; CFT; Narrative Therapy; CBT.

Medical secretaries

• Kat Rumball
• kat@sonorotherapies.com