my background
I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years’ experience working in NHS, third sector and private practice. I hold a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of East London and am registered with the HCPC.
Alongside my private therapy work, I work as the Clinical Lead in a Neurodevelopmental assessment clinic, leading and supervising other clinicians in their assessment work, as well as conducting Autism and ADHD assessments myself. I have spent several years working in NHS CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Teams), including teams working with young people struggling with significant mental health difficulties. I also have experience working in adult mental health teams, and with parents supporting their children.
I have a particular interest in working with adolescents and neurodivergent individuals.
Difficulties I Work With:
I support adolescents and adults experiencing a wide range of difficulties, including:
• Anxiety (generalised, social, health anxiety, panic, phobias, OCD, agoraphobia)
• Low mood and depression
• Trauma and PTSD
• Low self-esteem and perfectionism
• Self-harm
• School avoidance (EBSA)
• Difficulties associated with Autism and ADHD
• Relationship difficulties
• Emotional regulation difficulties
· Parenting support
· Stress and burnout
Therapeutic Approaches:
I work integratively, drawing upon a range of therapeutic models and tailoring my approach to the individual and their specific needs.
My training includes:
• CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)
• ACT (Acceptance and Commitment therapy)
• NET (Narrative-Exposure Therapy)
• MBT-A (Mentalisation Based Therapy for Adolescents)
I also have specialist training in Autism, ADHD, executive functioning difficulties, and parenting interventions.
Training, Consultation and Supervision:
Alongside therapeutic work, I provide training, consultation, and supervision to professionals.
I have delivered training to a range of organisations and professionals, including social workers, police officers, and mental health practitioners. I regularly provide consultation to psychologists and other mental health professionals and offer supervision to junior psychologists.
Bespoke training packages can be developed according to organisational requirements. Consultation and supervision are typically charged at my standard hourly rate.
Professional Registration:
I am registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), the statutory regulator for Practitioner Psychologists in the UK. My HCPC registration number is: PYL33545
Get In Touch:
If you would like to explore whether therapy would be helpful for you or your child, you are welcome to get in touch to arrange an initial consultation by emailing hello@gemmarowlandpsychology.com
