Dr Emily Fletcher
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About me
I offer individual psychological support and treatment for anxiety related difficulties to teenagers and young adults between the ages of 13 and 25. I also provide school liaison when required.
Perhaps you’re a parent or guardian, eager to get the best support for your son or daughter, for their struggles with anxious thoughts or behaviours. Or maybe you’re a teenager or young adult who experiences physical symptoms of anxiety (such as tummy aches or a racing heart), which make you want to avoid certain situations. My interest in providing timely treatment for difficulties such as these is the reason why I founded Flourishing Futures Psychology. So I want you to rest assured that you’ve come to the right place.
Supporting teens and young adults to recognise, understand and develop strategies to manage their own personal experiences of anxiety is my specialism. I too was prone to getting tangled up with anxiety when I was younger, so I know how it can try to trip you up.
You’re not alone, anxiety is one of the most common mental wellbeing challenges experienced today. It’s actually encountered by a high percentage of people at some point in their lives. It’s just not talked about enough. I therefore find genuine joy in supporting young people between the ages of 13 and 25, to develop the resilience to flourish and achieve their own full potential.
Training, qualifications & experience
Experience:
I am an HCPC Registered Clinical Psychologist, with a background of over 11 years of employment in the NHS, Charity and Private sectors. This has given me experience in assessing and treating people suffering from a wide range of psychological difficulties. I have worked with people of all ages, in both inpatient and outpatient settings, and in group and 1:1 contexts. I also have experience working with people who have co-occurring neurodevelopmental difficulties.
Training, Qualifications and Affiliations:
I completed my Doctoral Training in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsychol) at The University of Edinburgh. This enabled me to become a Chartered Member (CPsychol) of The British Psychological Society (BPS); and to join The Division of Clinical Psychology (DCP); The Faculty for Children, Young People and their Families (CYPF); and The Special Group for Independent Practitioners (SGIP).
Prior to this, I obtained a Postgraduate Master’s Degree (MSc) in Mental Health from The Institute of Psychiatry at Kings College London. I also have an Undergraduate Master’s Degree (MSc (Hons)) in Psychology from The University of Glasgow.
Interests:
With a specialist interest in working with young people and their families, I have enjoyed particular successes in helping teenagers and young adults manage both mild and complex social anxiety; generalised anxiety; phobias; and OCD. I now therefore spend most of my time working with people who experience these kinds of difficulties. However, I do also offer treatment for other common difficulties such as low mood/depression.
Member organisations
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Therapies offered
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Fees
£145.00 - £160.00
Free initial telephone session
Additional information
Fees Explained:
I charge a competitive fee that reflects my doctoral level training. My fee is inclusive of the time I spend between sessions, reflecting on my understanding of your challenges and planning how best to support you in our next meeting. It also covers my professional registrations and continuous training overheads.
Your Support, Your Choice:
I offer Online therapy across the UK, via Zoom. I see people who prefer to meet in person in a lovely calming space in Tunbridge Wells
I offer a free initial telephone consultation of up to 15 minutes.
Each support session thereafter lasts between 50 minutes and 1 hour. Online sessions are charged at £145. In person meetings are £160/session.
Payments:
Payments can be made via bank transfer. I do not currently accept insurance payments but may do so in the future.
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Further information
Therapeutic Approaches:
As a Clinical Psychologist, I only use evidence-based and recommended therapies. I develop personalised treatment plans aligned with guidelines, such as those issued by The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). These are then flexibly reviewed and tailored to your needs on a session-by-session basis.
I draw on my training in a variety of approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT); Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP); and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
