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Specialises in

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

• Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT)

• Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Offers

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

About me

My name is Dr. Kaan Altan. I am a highly skilled and compassionate Clinical Psychologist, accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, and EMDR Therapist providing comprehensive psychological assessments and evidence-based therapy for various mental health challenges, whether you prefer online or face-to-face appointments.

Drawing on over 15 years of experience in the NHS in various roles, I am committed to applying my expertise to the private sector by providing high-quality, psychological care with optimal outcomes. During my NHS career, I have supported individuals across the lifespan (children, adolescents, and adults), couples, and families. In addition, I have worked in various mental health settings, including primary care (Improving Access to Psychological Therapies services), inpatient settings, forensic mental health services, and community mental health teams. I am also an experienced clinical supervisor for trainees and psychologists.

I provide specialist psychological assessment and therapy for adults with a range of difficulties, including anxiety disorders (such as Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Panic, Social Anxiety, Health Anxiety, phobias), low mood and depression, low self-esteem, stress, and personality disorders.

My therapeutic approach is based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR). I also draw from Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to tailor my methods to meet each client's unique needs.

Issues I can help with:
-Manage your low mood and overcome depression | Coping with low self-confidence & Imposter experience.
-Coping with self-isolation
-Overcome trauma and PTSD | Learning to manage nightmares and flashbacks.
-Problems with sleep & insomnia
-Steps to become more mindful | Mindfulness meditation.
-Emotion dysregulation | Improve relationships
-Coping with stress | Excessive worry | Intolerance of uncertainty
-Overcoming procrastination & perfectionism
-Dealing with panic attacks | Agoraphobia
-Decreasing rumination and living in the moment
-Learning to be more assertive
-Develop skills in managing anger.
-Overcoming body-image problems
-Managing episodes of low mood and mania
-Developing self-compassion
-Managing dissociation and detachment
-Understanding and managing worries about health | Stop worrying about your health
-Difficulties associated with hoarding.
-Managing obsessive-compulsive disorder OCD) | Intrusive thoughts/images/urges
-Overcoming phobias | Emetophobia
-Coping with paranoia, hearing voices & unusual beliefs
-Overcoming skin picking & hair pulling
-Overcoming social anxiety