- I am the Clinical Director of Malvern Hills Private Practice
- I am a registered (HCPC) and qualified Consultant Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years in mental health
- I am one of the Senior Clinical Psychologists in Malvern Hills Private Practice
- I am a fully accredited EMDR UK/ Europe Practitioner
- My approaches focus on being sensitive and practical, combining different approaches to suit the needs of each client (including CBT, CFT, EMDR + more)
- I am trained to see all ages and all levels of complexity, specialising in adults
- My own dedicated website is www.doctorabigail.co.uk
- I enjoy making YouTube videos to education the general population about therapy. Please subscribe to learn more.
As a Clinical Psychologist, I am trained in multiple types of therapy providing me with the advantage of tailoring therapy to match the problems and goals that you bring.
My approach embodies values of connection, compassion, respect and support. I offer a practical, clear plan towards recovery and wellness.
I draw from a multitude of different therapeutic approaches all outlined in the NICE guidelines including CBT, EMDR, Compassion Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, ACT as well as many other approaches.
Special Interests
- EMDR for coaching and performance enhancement (Job interviews, presentations, increasing self esteem)
- EMDR for clinical issues: trauma, eating struggles, abuse recovery
- Thriving with ADHD: understanding ADHD and reconceptualising the self, addressing underlying core beliefs, redeveloping self, time and organisational management
- ADHD assessment in adults
- Depression and anxiety treatments through combining CBT (compassion focussed therapy) alongside EMDR
- Recovering from relationship pain/ breakdown/ past hurts
Qualifications
- EMDR Europe Accredited Practitioner in Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)
- Registered with the HCPC number PYL29343 Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Completed the British Psychological Society Approved Training to be a Clinical Supervisor (2014)
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, University College London (2006)
- BSc Honours (First Class) in Psychology, Cardiff, University of Wales
Additional Training
- Working with sand tray as a therapeutic intervention with adult clients (Jan 23)
- ADHD Assessment and CBT Intervention with children & Adults (Dec 22)
- EMDR and Dissociation (Nov 22)
- EMDR with OCD in children (Dec 22)
- ADHD and latest innovations and treatments (Dec 22)
- Treatments for Emotional eating (Nov 22)
- Building EMDR narratives with adopted families (March 22)
- PACE parenting training (March 22)
- EMDR Enhancing trust and Attunement (Dec 21)
- Menopause/ perimenopause specialism and therapy (2021)
- Compassion Focussed Therapy Advanced Training (2019)
- LGBTQ+ Specialist mental health training (2019)
- Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (2011)
Previous Employment
- Adult Mental Health – Primary Care (Worcestershire Healthy Minds, UK)
- Adult Mental Health – (Sydney, Australia)
- Adult Outpatient Psychology Team (London,UK)
- Adult Health Outpatient Psychology Team (London,UK)
- Child and Adolescent Mental Health Team (CAMHS: London U.K. & Sydney Australia)
- Community Adult Mental Health Team (CMHT: London, UK & Auckland NZ)
- Older Adult Mental Health/ Neuropsych assessment (London, UK)
- Adolescent Inpatient Unit (Mosely, UK)
- CAMHS Developmental Assessment Team (Sydney, Australia)
- Academic Psychological Research (London, UK)
Session Details
- Cost is £150 per session for self funding
- Insurance has their own set fee
- Each session is approximately 1 hour. This includes 50 minutes of therapy plus 10 minutes admin time.
- Sessions times are Tuesday & Wednesday 8.15am, 9.30am, 11am, 1pm and 4.30pm
- I work remote and face to face
How to Book
If you are interested in seeing one of our therapists, please complete our Self Referral form. We will review your form and suggest the most suitable therapist in our team, based on your needs and availability.
A core approach which values connection, compassion, respect and support