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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
• Solution Focused Brief Therapy

Offers

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

About me

Charlotte is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist, with over 15 years experience working within a variety of NHS and private mental health settings. She specialises in the treatment of eating disorders and body image problems, and uses a range of evidence based therapeutic approaches in her practice. Charlotte has also worked in weight management and bariatric services, to provide specialist psychological assessment and treatment for people considering or undergoing weight loss surgery. More recently she led an NHS psychological service to support individuals undergoing combined orthodontic and facial surgery, and has a deep understanding of how appearance concerns can impact upon self esteem, well being and quality of life.

Areas of interest

General Anxiety; Health Anxiety; Panic and; Social Anxiety; Stress and Burnout; Depression/low mood; Low self-esteem and confidence; Body image concerns; including Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD); Eating Disorders, including binge eating and emotional eating; Managing the psychological impact of physical health conditions; Decision-making around medical treatment or elective surgery; Specialist interest is the assessment and treatment of appearance related distress, particularly in the context of seeking or undergoing cosmetic or reconstructive surgical procedures (including dental); As a Clinical Psychologist I am highly trained in a range of evidence based therapeutic approaches, which I tailor (where clinically appropriate) to meet the individual needs of each client.

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