Dr Aoiffe Kilcommons : Psychology

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Dr Aoiffe Kilcommons

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Overview

Specialises in

Applied Relaxation
Behavioural Activation (BA)
CBT with Exposure and Response Prevention (CBT with ERP)

Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT)
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)

Mindfulness based CBT
Trauma focused CBT

Bupa specialist

Child and Adolescent Mental Health services

Offers

Face-to-face consultations
Video and telephone consultations

About me

Working in psychological health since 1998, Dr Kilcommons is the founding director of Happiness in Mind, Psychology & Well-being Services.

As a chartered Consultant Clinical Psychologist, accredited Cognitive Analytic Therapist, accredited Cognitive Behaviour Therapist, her practice offers effective Clinical Psychology Services - specialised psychological assessment and a range of evidence based psychotherapies to help you overcome a wide range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, low self-esteem, trauma, addiction, adjustment and physical health issues.

Dr Kilcommons is passionate about using what works to help you achieve your full potential and a deeply satisfying life.

Drawing upon both clinically tested and holistic approaches, she specialises in adult and adolescent mental health, physical health issues, psychological well-being & stress management, mental resilience and performance coaching. Dr Kilcommons has significant experience of working into the sporting arena.

Website: www.happinessinmind.co.uk

Areas of interest

All mental health issues; relationships problems, physical health issues including pain, orthopaedic, CFS; mental resilience & performance training.

Specialist interests and expertise in the following physical conditions

Cardiac conditions
Eating disorders
Gastrointestinal disorders

Musculoskeletal conditions
Oncology
Pain management

Psychophysiological disorders
Physical disability
Rheumatological conditions

Medical secretaries

About me

External resources

Happiness in Mind (Psychology & Well-Being Services)

Current NHS consultant posts held

After 15 years practice as a psychologist in the NHS, Aoiffe left the NHS in November 2014 to work exclusively in independent practice.
Last NHS post - Bolton Psychological Therapies Service, Greater Manchester West NHS Trust.

Research interests

Dr Kilcommons has an interest in research and has published articles in several peer-reviewed journals.

Personal interests

Alongside Dr Kilcommonsâ€™ traditional psychotherapy training, her fascination with holistic approaches to healing led her to qualify as a Reiki Master/Teacher, Voice Dialogue Level 3 Facilitator and an Emotional Freedom Techniques Level II Practitioner.
Outside work, Dr Kilcommons loves to spend time with her family, has a specialist interest in personal growth and meditation, is a fully qualified fitness instructor and loves doing gymnastics.

(Additional) Languages spoken

Publications

â€¢ Kilcommons, A., Withers, P. & Moreno-Lopez, A. (2012) Do service users with intellectual disabilities want to be involved in the risk management process? A Thematic Analysis. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities February Issue.
â€¢ Kilcommons, A., Morrison, A. P. & Knight, A. & Lobban, F. (2008) Psychotic experiences in people who have been sexually assaulted. Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology, 43, 8, 602-611.
â€¢ Parker, S., French, P. & Kilcommons, A. & Shiers, D. (2007). Report on Early Detection and Intervention for Young People at Risk of Psychosis. In association with CSIP, NIMHE, BPS, RCGP, RCPSYCH. www.earlydetection.csip.org.uk.
â€¢ Kilcommons, A. & Morrison, A. P. (2005). Relationships between trauma and psychosis: an exploration of cognitive factors and dissociation. Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, Vol 112, 5, 351-359. Results were presented at the Annual BABCP conference, July 2003.
â€¢ Kilcommons, A. & Bowley, J. (2004) Stress and Coping in Assistant Psychologists. Clinical Psychology, 41, 41-44.
â€¢ Morrison, A. P., French, P., Walford, L., Lewis, S.W., Kilcommons, A., Green, J., Parker, S. & Bentall, R. P. (2004). Cognitive therapy for the prevention of psychosis in people at ultra-high risk: randomised controlled trial. British Journal of Psychiatry, 185, 291-297.
â€¢ Morrison, A. P., Bentall, R., French, P., Walford, L., Kilcommons, A., Knight, A., Kreutz, M. & Lewis, S. (2002) A randomised controlled trial of early detection and cognitive therapy for preventing transition to psychosis in high-risk individuals: Study design and interim analysis of transition rate and psychological risk factors. British Journal of Psychiatry, 181: 78 â€“ 84.

My qualifications & training

Qualifications

M. Phil. University of Manchester 2002
B.SC. (Hons) Psychology University of Manchester 1998
PostGrad Diploma in Cognitive Analytic Therapy University of Sheffield and ACAT Northwest 2011
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (D.Clin.Psych) University of Liverpool 2005

Professional bodies (positions held - last 3 yrs)

Accredited Cognitive Analytic Therapy Practitioner Association of Cognitive Analytic Therapists 2010
Accredited member British Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Psychotherapies 2014
Registered Psychologist Health Care Professions Council 2006
Chartered Clinical Psychoologist & Associate Fellow British Psychological Society 2006

Information for healthcare professionals (Bupa patients only, last 12 months)

Procedures completed

AA809
Psychology session - (>50)

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