Dr Carly Carter

Hello, my name is Carly. I am a qualified doctor in Clinical Psychology and registered Practitioner Psychologist with the Health and Social Care Professionals Council (HCPC) and Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society (BPS).  As an experienced Clinical Psychologist I offer psychological therapy and support for adults and young adults (17+ years old) who are experiencing difficulties with their mental health/ well-being. 

Deciding whether to engage in therapy can at times feel daunting and searching for a therapist can feel overwhelming. However, finding a psychologist that fits for you and the difficulties you are experiencing is a crucial step in setting the foundations for effective psychological therapy. I am passionate to work in partnership with my clients and I am always happy to answer any questions you may have and to discuss how we might work together.

I have extensive experience supporting individuals experiencing a range of challenges that typically include; anxiety, low mood, stress/burn-out, difficulty regulating emotions, self-criticism and traumatic experiences, difficulties adjusting to living with a physical health condition, difficulties living with the psychological impact of fatigue and pain. 

What is your approach to therapy?

My work adheres to the HCPC and British Psychological Societies' (BPS) professional and ethical guidelines and I regularly receive clinical supervision from a Consultant Clinical Psychologist to ensure I am providing the highest standard of psychological care. I am passionate to provide an open and honest approach to each client that I have the privilege of working with. I believe that ‘one size does not fit all’ and I offer an integrative and collaborative approach that draws upon different psychological frameworks and evidence based practices to meet my client’s individual needs. This can include:

·         Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

·         Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)

·         Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

·         Personal Construct Psychology (PCP)

·         Narrative/ Person centered frameworks

·       Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR)*

*Currently Trainee EMDR Therapist

If you wish to find out more information about myself or my therapeutic approach please send me an email or visit my website at: www.forwardmovepsychology.co.uk

Why choose to work with a Clinical Psychologist?

A Clinical Psychologist is trained to a doctorate level at University (usually a minimum of six years) in addition to several years providing practice based learning with different clients groups and in different settings. Clinical Psychologists are highly skilled practitioners that are trained to quickly assess and make sense of a person’s challenges and needs in order to provide the most appropriate intervention and support in a timely fashion.

What type of session format are you offering?

I offer face to face and online psychological support. I work in safe, confidential and easily accessible space located within the Northamptonshire area. 

What would happen in our first appointment?

In our first appointment together, I would like to discuss what your needs are and what you would like support with. Depending on what we discuss, at the end of our initial appointment we would explore what the most suitable options of support are for you, and together, decide on the best way forward. If we agree to work together, we will then arrange a suitable date and time for our sessions. You can stop your engagement in psychological support at any point and you are under no commitment to continue with further sessions after our first appointment together if you did not wish to.

If you would like to find out more information or to book an appointment, please email me via the counselling directory or visit my website at: www.forwardmovepsychology.co.uk

• Difficulties regulating and feeling 'in control' of your emotions
• Worry, Anxiety, Panic, Health anxiety
• Low Mood
• Stress, Burn-out and Feeling Overwhelmed
• Anger and Frustration Difficulties
• Self-critical thoughts
• Self-Harm
• Painful or Traumatic Experiences
• Difficulties adjusting to living with a physical health condition
• Difficulties living with the psychological impact of fatigue and pain

Initial Therapy Assessment (approx. 60-80 minutes) £144-192 

Therapy Sessions (50 minutes) £120

Reports and written documents are charged at the hourly rate