Dr Michelle Zandvoort (CPsychol)

Dr Michelle Zandvoort (CPsychol)
Newbury
Berkshire
RG14

tel: 07749211045
web: http://www.cpsychologist.org
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Counsellor Profile

In my practice I use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), in accordance with current national clinical guidelines such as those produced by the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE). I also integrate other therapeutic approaches and clinically-proven interventions according to clients’ individual needs and research evidence.

Furthermore, based on research evidence and personal experience I view the therapeutic relationship between therapist and client as central in facilitating change, regardless of the therapeutic approach. This requires the therapist to provide a safe environment and be non-judgemental, empathic and genuine. It requires the building of trust between therapist and client and working through any difficulties that may arise.

Training, Qualifications & Experience (more info)

As a Chartered Counselling Psychologist with the British Psychological Society (BPS) I have a Practitioner Doctorate (PsychD.) in Psychotherapeutic and Counselling Psychology from the University of Surrey, a Masters degree (MSc.) in Counselling Psychology from London Metropolitan University and an Honours degree (Bsc. Hons) in Psychology from the University of Kent.

I have worked in the NHS in primary care and NHS specialist psychology where I provided assessments and therapy to clients with a range of personal, psychological and behavioural difficulties. I have provided individual and group therapy at drug and alcohol services, a NSPCC family centre, and a community counselling service. Furthermore, I also designed and facilitated parenting courses for parents of teenagers.

Currently I also work part-time as a sessional therapist at Newbury Community Mental Health Team (NCMHT)and as a Condition Management Psychologist (CMP) for The Priory Health Group.

In addition I am involved with a group of healthcare professionals establising a therapeutic community (residential treatment facility) for doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals struggling with substance misuse and addictions (www.aesculap-community.org).

Areas of counselling I deal with

Bipolar Disorder/Manic Depression

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Personality Disorders

Phobias

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Other areas of counselling I deal with

Self-harm, phobias, adjustment to adverse life events

Fees

I provide both short-term (6-12 sessions) and longer term therapy. The average for CBT is 12 sessions. Sessions last one hour and my current fee is £55; paid at the end of each session.

Please note that my fee will increase to £60 from the 2nd of January 2009.

Member Organisation(s)

BPS	- Last checked by Counselling Directory on: 30th June 2008