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Specialises in

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

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Bulimia Nervosa (CBT-BN)
• Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT)
• Mindfulness based CBT

• Motivational Interviewing
• Psychotherapy
• Solution Focused Brief Therapy

Offers

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

About me

I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years' experience working in both NHS and private healthcare settings. I provide evidence-based psychological assessment and treatment for adults experiencing a wide range of mental health and emotional difficulties.

Alongside my specialist work in eating disorders and body image-related distress (including Body Dysmorphic Disorder), I have extensive experience supporting individuals with high levels of stress, burnout, and perfectionism, particularly in the context of demanding professional roles. I regularly work with clients who are high-achieving and self-critical, helping them to manage anxiety, reduce burnout, and develop more sustainable and compassionate patterns of thinking and behaviour.

I have worked extensively within NHS weight management and bariatric services, providing specialist psychological assessment and support for individuals considering or undergoing weight-loss treatment; including surgery and GLP-1s.

More recently, I led an NHS psychological service within a major London hospital supporting people undergoing combined orthodontic and facial surgery, and have a deep understanding of how appearance concerns, can impact upon self-esteem, well being and quality of life.

I work collaboratively with clients, tailoring evidence-based psychological therapies to their individual needs and goals, and supporting informed decision-making around treatment options.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
Cognitive Analytic informed Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - Enhanced (CBT-)

Areas of interest

Generalised anxiety; health anxiety; panic; social anxiety; stress; burnout; low mood; depression; low self-esteem; low confidence; imposter syndrome; body image problems; Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD); Eating disorders, including binge eating and emotional eating; psychological adjustment to physical health conditions; decision-making around medical treatment or elective surgery

Appearance-related distress associated with cosmetic, reconstructive, or dental procedures

Specialist interests and expertise in the following physical conditions

• Eating disorders

• Psychophysiological disorders

Medical secretaries

• Medical Secretary to Dr Charlotte Priestley
• admin@pkpsychology.co.uk