Finder

Specialises in

• Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Offers

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

About me

I qualified as a Forensic Psychologist in 2013; I am registered with the Health and Care Professionals council. Alongside my private practice, I currently work in a consultancy role within the NHS where I adopt a systemic approach to supporting staff teams who work with complex individuals who have a history of trauma. My training and experience covers a broad range of psychological difficulties with specific expertise in the area of attachment difficulties and early trauma including those who might attract a diagnosis of 'personality disorder'. People who fall under this umbrella have usually struggled for a number of years with either re-experiencing their trauma (e.g. flashbacks and nightmares) or with the secondary effects of trauma such as anxiety, depression, stress, relationship difficulties, substance use, self-esteem, identity difficulties, self-harm and offending behaviour. There is often a feeling helplessness and despair that things can never be any different for them and I always feel honoured when clients place their trust in me to support them to overcome their difficulties. It is very rewarding when I see people being able to move towards living the life they want through therapy.

I offer a warm, compassionate and personable approach to therapy and I aim to draw upon a person's strengths as a tool to relieve distress. I strive for the individual to feel empowered and part of their therapeutic journey by including them in the formulation of their difficulties and the direction and pace that their therapy takes. I place focus on the therapeutic relationship and processes in a transparent way in order to create a collaborative and supportive environment for change. I draw from a number of psychological models within my practice in order to tailor the therapy to the individual's specific needs. These include cognitive behavioural therapy, compassion focused therapy, schema informed therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy and EMDR.

Areas of interest

Trauma;
Attachment;
Personality difficulties;
Self-esteem/confidence;
Self-harm;
Challenging behaviour and risk;
Anxiety;
Depression

Medical secretaries

• Katie Hudson
• dr.katiehudson@protonmail.com