Dr Louise Johnstone : Psychology

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Dr Louise Johnstone

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Overview

Specialises in

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)

Offers

Face-to-face consultations
Video and telephone consultations

About me

I am a Clinical Psychologist with nearly 10 years of NHS experience working in a variety of settings and with people who have many different presentations of distress.

I am excited to now be offering psychological therapy both face to face and online.

Together, we'll explore where you want to be in life and what might be standing in your way. Rather than focusing on diagnoses or labels, I'll support you in creating a meaningful narrative of your life and identifying the challenges that might be hindering your well-being. My goal is to guide you in overcoming these obstacles and empower you to experiment with new ways of showing up, so you can reach your fullest potential.

My approach is integrative in that I draw on a number of psychological theories and models to meet your needs, rather than try to fit you into a model that doesn't necessarily reflect your experience.

No matter how many sessions we have or how long we work together, my goal is to create a space where you can feel supported and understood. I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental approach that allows you to explore and develop your authentic self.

Areas of interest

adults; older adults; young adults; anxiety; depression; low mood; self esteem; OCD; obsessive compulsive disorder; BDD; body dysmorphic disorder; confidence; eating difficulties; eating disorder; ED; Anorexia; Bulimia; Binge Eating; Restrictive Eating; ARFID; psychosis; bipolar; trauma; PTSD; complex PTSD; personality; personality disorder; BPD; EUPD; generalised anxiety disorder; GAD; assessment; formulation; person centred; trauma informed; cognitive behavioural therapy; CBT; integrative; EMDR; DBT

Specialist interests and expertise in the following physical conditions

Eating disorders

Pain management

Rheumatological conditions

About me

Current NHS consultant posts held

Clinical Psychologist - Knowsley Resource and Recovery Centre

Research interests

Trauma, Adverse Childhood Experiences, Staff Experiences.

Personal interests

Complex PTSD, "personality disorders," emotional dysregulation.

Publications

Athar, U., Johnstone, L., & Udegbe, C. (2024). The Emotional and Ethical Dilemmas of Body Integrity Dysphoria: A Case Report From England. Cureus, 16(10), e71121. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.71121

Mercer, L., Cookson, A., Simpson-Adkins, G., & van Vuuren, J. (2023). Prevalence of adverse childhood experiences and associations with personal and professional factors in health and social care workers: A systematic review. Psychological trauma : theory, research, practice and policy, 15(Suppl 2), S231–S245. https://doi.org/10.1037/tra0001506

Mercer, L., Cookson, A., Müller-Myhsok, B., & van Vuuren, J. (2023). Burnout and secondary traumatic stress in staff working with people with intellectual disabilities: The role of adverse childhood experiences, resilience and trauma-informed organisational climate. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 36(6), 1297–1307. https://doi.org/10.1111/jar.13148

Roughan, L., Parker, J., & Mercer, L. (2019). Improving Interventions for parents of children and young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in CAMHS. British Medical Journal Open Quality. doi: 10.1136/bmjoq-2017-000261

Mercer, L., Evans, L. J., Turton, R., & Beck, A. (2018). Access and Outcomes of Psychological Therapy by Ethnic Group in Secondary Mental Health Care. Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40615-018-00539-8.

Presented at Autism Europe International Congress in 2016:
Blainey, S. H., Rumball, F., Mercer, L., Evans, L. J., & Beck, A. (2017). An evaluation of the effectiveness of psychological therapy in reducing general psychological distress for adults with autism spectrum conditions and comorbid mental health problems. Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, 24(6):O1474-O1484. doi: 10.1002/cpp.2108.

Tracey, D. K., Casetti, V., Rowe, A., Mercer, L., & Shergill, S. S. (2016). Acetylcholinergic nicotinic receptors as pharmacological targets for cognitive enhancement: emerging evidence from psychosis populations. In F. Lopez-Munoz et al. (Eds.), Melatonin, Neuroprotective Agents and Antidepressant Therapy (707-730). India: Springer.

Presented at Treating Schizophrenia 2015:
Rowe, A., Mercer, L., Casetti, V., Giaroli, G., Shergill, S. S., & Tracey, D. K. (2015). Dementia praecox redux? A systematic review of the alpha-7 nicotinic receptor as a pharmacological target for cognitive symptoms of schizophrenia. Journal of Psychopharmacology, 29(2):197-211.

My qualifications & training

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