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Specialises in
- Applied Relaxation
- Behaviour Therapy
- Behavioural Activation (BA)
- Behavioural Couples Therapy
- Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
- Counselling
- Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Psychotherapy
- Short Term Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief Therapy
- Trauma focused CBT
Offers
- Face-to-face consultations
- Video and telephone consultations
About me
I have a degree in psychology and a PhD from the University of Southampton. I am a chartered psychologist, also registered as specialising in psychotherapy [senior practitioner status] and a BACP senior accredited counsellor. I am bound by BPS , BACP and ACTO code of ethics.
Formerly a Visiting Research Fellow in the Centre for Research in Health Psychology at the University of Southampton, I have presented my work both here and abroad and am the author of a number of papers
Areas of interest
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD); Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT); Anxiety disorders; Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); Psychosis; Eating disorders; Bereavement; Depression; Psychodynamic therapy; Major trauma; Alcohol / drug dependency; Late life issues, including dementia and memory loss
Specialist interests and expertise in the following physical conditions
- Eating disorders
- Musculoskeletal conditions
- Neurological disorders
- Pain management
- Psychophysiological disorders
- Physical disability
- Rheumatological conditions
- Gerontological issues including dementia
About me
Research interests
Gerontology -theory and practice
Attachment theory - application and practice
Personal interests
Most forms of mental illness
Awards received
List given on request
Publications
List given on request
Courses offered to GPs
Groupwork with people with dementia.
The role of narrative in dementia care work.
Mental health care for older adults in the UK.
Changing patterns of dementia care: the influence of attachment theory in staff training.
Reminiscence and life review
Spiritual Beliefs and Existential Meaning in Later Life: the experience of older bereaved spouses.
Dying with dignity
Caregiving in dementia: From resentment to forgiveness
The Best is Yet To Be: spiritual care in later life
About my work
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My private practice
Practice hours
Practice
Day
Hours
Appt Bookings
- 23. Leeze Park Okehampton EX20 1EE
- Tuesday
- 11:00
- 18:30
- 01837 538090
- 23. Leeze Park Okehampton EX20 1EE
- Wednesday
- 11:30
- 18:30
- 01837 538090
- 23. Leeze Park Okehampton EX20 1EE
- Thursday
- 09:00
- 20:00
- 01837 538090
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
(+44) 07805440901
Other ways of contacting me
I can be contacted directly using Skype. My
Skype ID is: drmariemills