Dr Claudia Copestake

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BSc, MSc, DClinPsy, CPsychol, PgCert, BABCP accredited.
Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10

About me

Hello and welcome to Victory Psychology.

I am a consultant clinical psychologist working with Veterans and adults (16+) experiencing mental health difficulties, covering Bournemouth, Dorset and surrounding areas, but I am mostly online. I have specialist skills in treating combat and civilian PTSD and complex trauma as well as head injury and neurological disorders.

I treat a range of presentations, including trauma, stress, anxiety disorders, depression, OCD, and perinatal mental health. I specialise in therapy for those who have sustained brain injury, stroke, life changing injuries and neurological disorders. In addition, I conduct cognitive capacity assessments.

Training, qualifications & experience

Currently, I split my time between working in the Ministry of Defence delivering therapy for serving personnel and running my private practice, Victory Psychology. I provide clinical supervision to CBT therapists and psychologists.

I have nearly 20 years of experience helping adults during times of crisis. As well as being a psychologist, I have Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist Accreditation, with additional certification in trauma-informed therapy.

Member organisations

Registered / Accredited

Registered / Accredited

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BABCP
British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP)

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Accredited register membership

British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies
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British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies

Areas of counselling I deal with

Other areas of counselling I deal with

  • Specialist in combat related PTSD and complex trauma.
  • Specialist in therapy for those who have sustained brain injury, stroke, life-changing injuries and neurological disorders. 
  • Specialist in conducting capacity assessments.

Therapies offered

Fees

£140.00 per session

Concessions offered for

  • Low income
  • Students
  • Trainee counsellors
  • Refugees

Health Insurance/EAP

  • Aviva
  • BUPA
  • Vitality

When I work

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Early morning
Morning
Early afternoon
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Evening

Further information

I am primarily working online at present, meaning that you can access therapy from the comfort of your own home, and without the added pressure of travel to and from the appointment. I work Mondays and Fridays, some evenings and weekends, so please get in touch for my availability.

Hazelbury Bryan, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10

Type of session

Online
Phone
Home visits

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Families
Organisations
Employee Assistance Programme

Key details

DBS check

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Online platforms

Microsoft Teams
Whatsapp

Supervision

Online
Phone

I offer supervision for clinical psychologists, CBT therapists at any stage of their training and accreditation process. I am BABCP accredited.

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Dr Claudia Copestake
Dr Claudia Copestake