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Specialises in

• Behaviour Therapy
• Behavioural Activation (BA)
• CBT with Exposure and Response Prevention (CBT with ERP)

• Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
• Motivational Interviewing

• Psychotherapy
• Trauma focused CBT

Offers

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

About me

Emily is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist, with over 14 years' experience working within a variety of NHS and private mental health settings. Emily is trained in a range of evidence based therapeutic approaches, which she will tailor (where clinically appropriate) to meet the individual needs of each client.

Emily works with clients who experience a range of difficulties- including anxiety, depression, panic, and stress. Emily's specialist interest is in supporting individuals to manage the psychological impact of physical health conditions and appearance-related concerns.
She has worked across several large London hospitals including the Royal Free Hospital, the Hillingdon Hospital, The Royal London Hospital, and Whipps Cross Hospital. Emily has offered psychological consultation and treatment to patients across numerous medical specialties including Chronic Pain, Respiratory Illnesses, Diabetes, Cardiac Health, Dermatology, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Oncology, and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

Emily also has specialist experience treating individuals with appearance-related anxiety and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD). She currently offers consultation for decision-making around medical treatment or elective surgery. She also offers assessment of appearance-related distress, particularly in the context of seeking or undergoing cosmetic or reconstructive surgical procedures.

Outside of private practice, Emily is the School Psychologist at the Berkhamsted Schools Group. She offers consultation to students, families and teachers to support the mental health of young people across the schools.

Areas of interest

General Anxiety; Health Anxiety; Panic; Social Anxiety; Stress and Burnout; Depression/low mood; Low self-esteem and confidence; Body image concerns and Appearance-related anxiety including Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD); Consultation for decision-making around medical treatment or elective surgery; Managing the outcome of surgical procedures; Managing the psychological impact of physical health conditions.

Medical secretaries

• Secretary to Dr Kenefick
• admin@pkpsychology.co.uk