Dr Kathryn Quinn, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Forth Psychological Services

Training, qualifications & experience

I have over eleven years experience working as a clinical psychologist. I graduated from the University of Edinburgh in 1991 with an M.A. (Hons) degree in Psychology.

I initially worked as a Research Assistant and latterly as a Research Fellow with Heriot-Watt University and Edinburgh University respectively, gaining experience in applied psychology and completing my MPhil in the field of occupational stress.

Prior to clinical training I coordinated and ran a multicentre research study investigating quality of life for the World Health Organisation.

In 2007, I graduated top of my class attaining a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Edinburgh, winning the prestigious Birrell Prize. I was also awarded the Psige Research Prize in 2008 for a paper based on my doctoral research on attitudes to mental health in later life.

Since graduating I have spent the majority of my clinical career working in busy adult/older adult and clinical health psychology services within the NHS and private sector.

Other areas of counselling I deal with

In addition to face-to-face therapy, email consultation and live chat service, I also offer a Skype tele mental health service. Skype therapy can offer you the opportunity to receive personalised therapy in the comfort and privacy of your own home at reduced costs. Please visit my website for more information: www.forthpsychologicalservices.co.uk.

Other services offered include neuropsychological assessment for cognitive difficulties including memory loss and dementia. (Please note: costs for neuropsychological assessment and reporting may vary, please contact me for more details).

Expert psychological assessment and treatment on behalf of third party psychological rehabilitation agencies.

Further information

Chartered membership reflects the highest standard of psychological knowledge and expertise.  It is the gold standard, demonstrating a commitment to professional development and high ethical standards of practice, teaching and research.  Chartered Members are entitled to use the designation ‘CPsychol’ (www.bps.org.uk).

What this means for you:

This means you can be assured of receiving the highest possible standard of psychological care from an experienced practitioner with legitimate and professionally recognised credentials. Treatment will draw upon a wide range of psychological knowledge and models allowing a tailored approach to therapy, which in turn may mean fewer sessions are required to effect positive changes in well-being.