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About me

I have over 20 years experience working with adults with mental health difficulties in both the private sector and the NHS.

I am currently employed as the joint Academic Director on the University of Liverpool Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and as a Consultant Clinical Psychologist at The Clinical Psychology Practice.

After gaining a first class undergraduate psychology degree at Liverpool University (2002) I worked for 2 years at the Institute of Psychiatry on a large research study investigating the effectiveness of CBT & Family Interventions in severe and enduring mental health problems. I then went on to complete her Clinical Psychology Doctorate at Manchester University (2007) whilst developing a specialist interest in clinical health psychology. Since then I have worked as a Registered Clinical Psychologist in the NHS both full-time and part-time across a number of large hospital Trusts in Greater Manchester.

The Clinical Psychology Practice was established in 2009 by Dr Hannah Bashforth and Dr Sophie Halliday to provide expert, evidence-based psychological services within the private sector.

Areas of interest

HIV / AIDS; Phobias; Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT); Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD); Post natal depression; Adolescent mental health; Anxiety disorders; Depression; Eating disorders; Individual therapy; Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); Female mental health; Bereavement; Emotional and behavioural disorders; Major trauma; Clinical psychology; Neurosis; Chronic pain; Relationship problems; Stress related disorders

Specialist interests and expertise in the following physical conditions

• Gynaecological disorders
• Musculoskeletal conditions

• Pain management
• Psychophysiological disorders

• Physical disability
• Rheumatological conditions