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About me
As a qualified, registered Clinical Psychologist, I am trained in multiple modalities of therapeutic approaches including CBT, interpersonal therapy, behavioural approaches etc. I have additional training in Systemic psychotherapy and EMDR.
In my career I have worked in several areas and have substantial experience adult mental health (including anxiety and depression), Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Adoption and looked after children, Adult Eating disorders and systemic/relationship difficulties.
Areas of interest
Anxiety; Depression; Trauma; Attachment difficulties; Eating disorders; couple and family relationships difficulties; Adjustment disorders;
About me
Current NHS consultant posts held
EPUT (Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust) since 1992 in varied roles. Currently in Trust Wide Eating Disorder service
Personal interests
Different cultures, traveling, sports
(Additional) Languages spoken
My qualifications & training
Qualifications
- Drs Geestelijke Gezondheidkunde (Doctorate)
University of Maastricht 1990
- Statement of Equivalence to Clinical Psychology
British Psychological Society 1993
Additional training
- EMDR standard accredited training
EMDR academy 2020
- Qualification in Family therapy Supervision
Tavistock 2016
Affiliations / memberships
HCPC (the Health and Care Professions Council)
BPS (British Psychological Society)
AFT (Association of Family Therapy)
ACAMH (association of Child and Adolescent Mental Health)
EMDR association
My private practice
Practice hours
Practice
Day
Hours
Appt Bookings
- Pollard Conulting room1 Tolliday...
- Monday
- 18:00
- 20:30
- 07703 546229
- Pollard Conulting room1 Tolliday...
- Tuesday
- 19:30
- 20:30
- 07703 546229
- Pollard Conulting room1 Tolliday...
- Wednesday
- 18:00
- 20:30
- 07703 546229
- Pollard Conulting room1 Tolliday...
- Thursday
- 19:30
- 20:30
- 07703 546229
- Pollard Conulting room1 Tolliday...
- Friday
- 09:00
- 18:00
- 07703 546229
Post treatment communication
Following treatment of a Bupa member, I will communicate with GPs
in line with Department of Health, GMC and appropriate professional bodies
guidelines.
In the event of an urgent query following treatment, Bupa members should use the
following contact details
Astrid Pollard
07703546229