Andrew White chartered and registered psychologist

A former NHS psychologist, my approach is clinically-focused with an emphasis on the development of understanding and change within a time-frame, typical interventions lasting between 6-12 sessions.

In these difficult times, flexible access to treatment is made more easy so evening and weekend appointments are no problem.

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy is an evidenced-based approach which can be used to address many common psychological problems. A collaborative and dynamic approach is developed, allowing client and therapist to tackle problems together. Homework tasks are set between sessions to encourage change, each step of the way being supported in sessions.

Referrals

Access to private CBT treatment can occur via a number of routes, the most common include:

• Self-referral – simply call or email directly and set up an initial assessment appointment.
• GP referral – as a privately funded client or via private medical insurance (BUPA).
• Psychiatric referral – as a privately funded client or via a large range of private medical insurers.
• Rehabilitation – referral by rehabilitation agencies following an accident or traumatic event.

Assessment

Typically, an initial meeting is arranged to take the full history of the problem to facilitate the exposition of a formulation of the problem. The meeting is concluded with recommendations for the most appropriate way forward which may include a recommendation for CBT treatment or a variety of appropriate onward referral pathways.

Confidentiality

All data is treated in strict confidence as required by the British Psychological Society, the HealthCare Professions Council and the Information Commissioners Office (registered data processor).