Dr Frances Chaisty
Every professional displayed on Counselling Directory has been independently verified by our team to ensure they have suitable credentials to practise.
This professional is available for new clients.
About me
I am a Clinical Psychologist, registered with the Health Care and Professionals Council (HCPC; Registration number PYL041495). I work in the NHS whilst having a small private practice.
Experience
Throughout my career, I have worked in a variety of mental health settings. This has included working with adults with mental health difficulties such as depression and anxiety, relationship difficulties, panic attacks and also with women and families during the perinatal period.
Psychotherapies Offered
As part of Clinical Psychology training, we learn to use a variety of therapeutic approaches and to adapt these to the needs of the individual.
I am currently undertaking specialist training in Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) and predominately use this approach is my private practice.
Beginning of Therapy
(1) Telephone consultation
I offer an initial free 15 minute telephone consultation. Here you can briefly outline what you would like help with and together we can decide whether it is appropriate to arrange an initial assessment.
(2) Assessment
The initial sessions will take an assessment approach. This usually consists of two sessions of 90 minutes. This would allow us time to get a comprehensive understanding of your difficulties, and make a treatment plan together.
(3) Follow-Up
If we both agree to work together, we will arrange follow-up appointments. These appointments are often weekly or fortnightly and last for 90 minutes.
Fees
£130/90 minutes
Training, qualifications & experience
Degrees.
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy). University of Liverpool
- Masters (MSc) Psychology. University of Birmingham
- Bachelor of Science undergraduate degree (BSc) Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience. University of Nottingham
Specialist training.
- Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) Core training with J. Ten Have-de Labije in Berlin, Germany (in progress)
- Foundation Course in Groupwork with Group Analysis North (GAN) in Bolton, U.K.
Published research.
Chaisty, F., & Cunningham, R. (2021). An Exploration of Staff Member’s Experiences of Receiving Clinical Supervision using Virtual Platforms, during the Covid-19 Pandemic.
Pearson, T., Chaisty, F., & Stenfert Kroese, B. (2019). Teaching young adults with intellectual disabilities about early parent-child attachment behaviors using an educational DVD. International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 65(3), 143-151.
Further research currently in prep.
Member organisations
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The HCPC are an independent, UK-wide health regulator. They set standards of professional training, performance and conduct for 16 professions.
They keep a register of health professionals who meet their standards, and they take action if registered health professionals fall below those standards. They were created by a piece of legislation called the Health Professions Order 2001.
Registration means that a health professional meets national standards for their professional training, performance and conduct.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Fees
£90.00 - £130.00
Free initial telephone or online session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
60 minute session: £90
90 minute session: £130
When I work
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | |||||||
| Afternoon | |||||||
| Evening | |||||||
| Night |
Sessions available in person, in Altrincham, or remotely (zoom video call).
