Team of Therapists offering Psychology, EMDR & Counselling

Adults, Couples, Children & Families

Malvern, Worcestershire, UK

01684 877 115

Self Referral

contact@malvernhillsprivatepractice.co.uk

contact@malvernhillsprivatepractice.co.uk

Dr Amy Symonds

Senior Clinical Psychologist BSc. (Hons), D.Clin. Psych. HCPC (Maternity Leave)

Dr Amy is presently employed as a Senior Clinical Psychologist in the NHS, and is offering her time two days a week to see private clients.

  • Dr Amy is warm, non-judgmental and compassionate
  • Has experience of working with clients and their emotional difficulties for over 10 years in a range of settings
  • Able to help you understand the difficulties you may be having, offering bespoke therapy to best meet your needs and help you work towards your goals
  • Utilises an integrative approach informed by Cognitive Behavioural, Acceptance and Commitment and Compassion-focussed models
  • Specialises in working with individuals aged 16+
  • Has a particular interest in physical health difficulties
  • Completed 7 years of full-time Psychology training, including BSc and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
  • A registered member of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
  • Trained in EMDR, CBT, CFT, ACT and many different approaches

Areas of expertise

  • Life issues, such as feeling stuck, struggling with assertiveness, recovery from bullying
  • Anxiety, panic, phobias
  • Low mood and depression
  • Physical health conditions, such as persistent pain, CFS/ME, diabetes, heart conditions and gastrointestinal problems
  • Stress and burnout
  • Sleep problems
  • Trauma, painful events
  • Relationship issues with individuals
  • Grief, loss (family, friends, jobs, pets)
  • Adjustment difficulties
  • Building confidence, struggling with and exploring identity/sense of self.
  • Acute and chronic illness, cancer and recovery from cancer
  • Eating difficulties/problematic relationship with food

Qualifications

  • Currently training in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) – EMDR Academy
  • Clinical Psychology Doctorate (ClinPsyD) – University of Birmingham, 2018
  • BSc (Hons) in Psychology with Professional Training Year – University of Surrey, 2011
  • Provides supervision to psychologists in training within NHS role
  • Offers teaching on local Doctoral training courses

Previous Employment

  • Physical Health Psychology – Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
  • Adult Mental Health – Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
  • Older Adult Mental Health – Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
  • Child and Adolescent Mental Health – Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
  • Community Learning Disabilities – Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
  • Non-Acute Inpatient Service – Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
  • Assertive Outreach Service – Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Session Details

  • Cost is £110 per session for self funding
  • Insurance has their own set fee
  • Face to face sessions
  • Mondays 8am, 9.15am, 10.30am, 11.45am, 1.15pm & 2.30pm
  • Tuesdays 8am, 9.15am, 10.30am, 11.45am, 1.15pm & 2.30pm

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.

If you would like to make a booking with Dr Amy please complete our Self Referral Form. We will contact you once we have received your form to invite you to book into an available slot.  To secure the first session we require payment over the telephone.

Self Referral Form

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