Dr Joanne Milner

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DClinpsy, Chartered Clinical Psychologist (BPS/ HCPC reg)
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Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0QT
Available for new clients
Available for new clients

This professional is available for new clients.

About me

I offer therapy designed to fit with your individual needs. In our work together we may integrate a number of therapies including Internal Family Systems - IFS, Cognitive Analytic Therapy - CAT , Compassion Focused Therapy - CFT ,  Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - CBT and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing - EMDR . You will receive a professional service from a qualified clinical psychologist who has extensive experience of working with adults with the full range of mental health difficulties and as well as physical health conditions. I am registered with numerous professional bodies (HCPC, BPS, ACAT, EMDR Association UK) who require continued training and supervision of my work.  This ensures that the service you receive is of high quality.

I have a specialist interest in working with Highly Sensitive people and I am registered as a therapist on www.hsperson.com

I also offer clinical supervision - CAT,  CFT and CBT (not BABCP).

Training, qualifications & experience

HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist (HCPC)

British Psychological Society (BPS) Chartered Psychologist

Internal Family Systems Level 1 with IFS UK

Association of Cognitive Analytic Therapy Practitioner and Supervisor (ACAT)

Doctorate In Clinical Psychology (mainly Cognitive Behavioural Therapy but including Systemic and Psychodynamic intervention).

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Completion Certificate

Numerous trainings in Compassion Focused Therapy/ Mindfulness

Parents as Partners Certificate (from Tavistock relationships)

I worked as an NHS psychologist from 1997 -2020. Since 2003 I have worked with clients experiencing complex mental health problems and psychosis. This means that they are often experiencing multiple problems altogether such as depression, anxiety, low self esteem, addictions, trauma symptoms, psychotic symptoms, obsessions/compulsions, sleep issues and other symptoms representing mental distress. I have a special interest in working with clients who have experienced PTSD particularly complex PTSD and trauma. I have also worked as a Bariatric Clinical Psychologist in the NHS supporting people with their body image and eating issues on their journey to or from bariatric surgery.

I have a background in delivering further and higher education courses as well as inhouse NHS professional training programmes. I recently appeared on Channel 4's 'Shut Ins' programme.

I have completed further training in managing highly sensitivity offered by HSPerson website.

Member organisations

Registered / Accredited

Registered / Accredited

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HCPC
Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

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.

ACAT
The Association of Cognitive Analytic Therapy (ACAT)

The Association for Cognitive Analytic Therapy (ACAT) is a registered charity. They welcome members of the public, health professionals, ACAT accredited professionals, and anyone interested in finding out more about CAT. They list CAT practitioners.

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Fees

£110.00 per session

Health Insurance/EAP

  • BUPA

Additional information

Prices: £110 per 50 min session

Payment by BACS, cash or card (in person only).

When I work

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Night

Within and outside of office hours. I can offer appointments from 7.30am. My last appointment is 5.30pm.

Further information

Typical sessions required 16 (plus 1 optional follow up) although this is variable. We will discuss the number of sessions required following your initial assessment session.

My South Shields office is closing on 30 November 2023 and relocating to Cockermouth, Cumbria in 2024.

Cumbria Psychologist, Unit 7N, Lakeland Business Park, Lamplugh Road, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0QT

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Young people
Adults
Older adults
Couples
Families
Groups
Organisations
Employee Assistance Programme

Key details

DBS check

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Additional languages

No

Online platforms

Zoom

Supervision

In person
Online
Phone

Accredited Cognitive Analytic Therapy supervisor

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Dr Joanne Milner
Dr Joanne Milner