Dr Hjordis Donoghue
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About me
My name is Dr Hjordis Donoghue and I have over 20 years’ experience working across mental health, physical health and employee wellbeing settings. With my main private practice based in Leeds, Yorkshire, I now also connect with clients from across the UK via online therapy.
I am skilled at developing strong therapeutic relationships with both adolescent and adult clients. I work with people experiencing a wide range of psychological issues who have reached a point in their lives where they want to move forwards in a new way. The therapy I offer my clients takes a bespoke approach, involving psychological models such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Mindfulness.
Alongside the provision of personal therapy, I also offer psychological skills training courses, supervision and teaching to allied health professionals.
Specialist Areas
Mental Health
- Stress/adjustment to life events
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Phobias
- Panic Attacks
- Trauma
- Self-esteem / self-confidence / assertiveness
Physical Health
- The impact of physical health conditions on emotional wellbeing
- Living with and beyond a cancer diagnosis
- Living with other health conditions such as chronic pain, kidney and liver disease as well as heart problems
Occupational Health
- Workplace stress
- Managing work-life balance
- Developing personal Resilience
How to get started
If you're interested in connecting with me for psychological support then please get in touch via telephone, text or email. We can then arrange a mutually convenient time for a free 15-20 minute enquiry phone call. This is a good opportunity for you to tell me a little more about what prompted you to seek support, for me to explain about how I work and for you to ask me any questions you may have. There is no fee or obligation associated with this initial call.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications
- BSc (Hons) Psychology
- MSc – Memory and its Disorders
- PGCert – Low Intensity CBT
- DClinPsy – Clinical Psychology
- Compassion Focussed Therapy 5 day course
- CBT-I – CBT for Insomnia
- Acceptance and Commitment Training for Workplace Settings
Professional Registration
- Member of the British Psychological Society - Chartered Clinical Psychologist
- Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council – Practitioner Psychologist
- Hjordis is registered with various insurance and healthcare companies such as BUPA, AXA, AVIVA, Nuffield, Vitality Health, Healix Health and Curian Medical.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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Registration means that a health professional meets national standards for their professional training, performance and conduct.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£120.00 per session
Health Insurance/EAP
When I work
Mon-Fri flexible times
Further information
Days and Hours of work
Flexible
