Dr Miguel Montenegro
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About me
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I am a Clinical Psychologist, Neuropsychologist and Psychotherapist. I am a NeuroD (neurodivergent) individual.
I provide a range of psychological services to adults both face-to-face and online.
I am based in Liverpool for face-to-face appointments in a lovely welcoming location in the Baltic Triangle - Liverpool City Centre.
Going to clients is possible but only when appointments are funded by NHS, local authorities, and accident claims cases.
My main services include:
- ADHD assessments for adults (will then be referred to a separate service for ADHD medication titration if the client is deemed to be suitable).
- Autism assessment for adults
- Dyslexia assessments for adults
- Learning Disability Assessments for adults
- Assessment of cognitive functioning
- Specialist Assessments for Adults, for instance, Bipolar, Personality Disorders, PTSD, and so on
- Mental capacity assessments and testamentary capacity assessments for the Court of Protection
- Medico-legal assessments for Court
- Therapy for people struggling with anxiety, depression, mood swings, PTSD, ADHD, Autism, psychosis, low self-esteem, work-related stress, learning disabilities, personality disorders, relationship issues and many more.
- Cognitive and Psychosocial Rehabilitation therapy for adults after brain injury or cognitive decline
- Possibility to be part of multidisciplinary teams, and work alongside Physiotherapists, Occupational therapists, Speech & Language therapists, Rehabilitation Support staff, Case Managers, Solicitors, Psychiatrists, Neurologists, and so on (when part of accident claims teams)
- Therapies include EDMR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Integrative Psychotherapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Cognitive Rehabilitation / Stimulation Therapy
- Appointments in English and Portuguese languages
I work with self-funding clients, but mostly with people funded by Health Insurance, Local Authorities, HM Court, the Home Office, accident claims, employers, and the NHS.
I have a particular interest in working with hard-to-reach communities, and in particular, people who identify as being from minority groups and people who have had traumatic pasts.
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Training, qualifications & experience
My Experience
I work partially in Independence Practice but also for the NHS providing neurorehabilitation for people with Brain Injuries.
I have worked for Mersey Care NHS Trust, the Walton Centre NHS Trust, St Helens NHS Trust; the Priory Group, and St Andrews Healthcare. This involved working with people of all ages and with a range of complex conditions, including autism, learning disabilities, brain injuries and forensic needs.
I provide medico-legal work, assessing people who have been involved in road traffic accidents, work accidents, medical negligence, and provide psychological and neuropsychological reports for the Courts.
I work with solicitors, case managers, local authorities, social services, and charities who support people who have been trafficked and victims of modern slavery.
Many of the organisations that refer people to me include the Home Office, NHS, Social Services across England, employers, solicitors, case managers, and so on.
My approach
I work from a range of models depending on your requirements. The therapies I use include
- cognitive behavioural (CBT)
- acceptance and commitment (ACT)
- Solution focused
- Relapse prevention
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Neurobehavioural and neurorehabilitation
I use these models interactively to guide people to achieve their goals. I am compassionate, inquisitive, and direct. My main priority is for people to feel empowered about their strengths, address their weaknesses, and focus on preventing the situation from coming back (relapse prevention).
My UK academic qualifications include:
- BA (Honours) Psychology with Criminology (2003-2006), University of Northampton
- MSc Child and Adolescent Mental Health (2006-2008), University of Northampton
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (2010-2013), University of Liverpool
- Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling (2009-2012), Chrysalis/ Open University
- Postdoctoral qualification in Clinical Neuropsychology (2017- 2019), University of Bristol
Other training I have completed
- EMDR training (complete approved course) - EMDR Academy (2020)
- Diploma in CBT, DBT and ACT (2016), SDS/BPS London
- BPS Advanced Supervisor training (2015)
- University of Lancaster Supervision training (2012)
- Bond Solon Expert Witness training (September 2013)
My Credentials
I'm a registered clinical psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), and a Chartered Psychologist and Associate Fellow with the British Psychological Society (BPS) both with the division of Clinical Psychology and the Division of Neuropsychology.
I'm also Fellow member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) where I am registered as an Integrative Psychotherapist.
I am an accredited Health and Clinical Psychologist with EuroPSY (European Psychology Network).
I am also an approved clinical supervisor with the BPS and NCPS.
I work with a range of health insurances, like BUPA, AXA, AVIVA, Cigna, WPA.
Member organisations
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In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Neuro-rehabilitation
Neurobehavioural issues
Medico-legal
Road traffic accidents
Amputees
Victims of Modern slavery and human trafficking
Therapies offered
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Fees
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Fees will vary depending on the project and the purpose of the appointment.
I can work on hourly fees (session by session) or project fees (for instance a specialist assessment pack with a report, for example ADHD or Autism assessment).
All costs are agreed prior to starting any appointments, and will never be higher than agreed. I try to keep my fees low but that is not always possible.
Outreach work carries other charges on top of the agreed hourly/ project rate, for instance, travel time and costs, mileage and other costs incurred related to carrying out the agreed work.
We require signing a "Terms of Service Agreement" and may require advance payment for projects and appointments.
We have a strict cancellation / no-refund policy for complex and long-distance projects and appointments. Our minimum cancellation period is 7 days for all appointments unless the cancellation is caused by a provable emergency.
For outreach work or specialist assessments please contact me separately as these tend to take longer than 1 hour in each appointment.
When I work
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Face-to-face slots on Fridays
Remote slots, weekend afternoons (3pm to 6pm) and Mondays to Thursdays at 6pm
Slots are currently being booked 2 to 3 months in advance due to high demand
Further information
The building is fully accessible, with lift, accessible toilets and baby changing facilities on ground floor, toilets on each floor, trained reception staff, and small reception/sitting areas on each floor.
When entering the building, please go to reception and inform them of your arrival. They will ask you to sign in the allocated tablet (for Health & Safety reasons), and they will let me know of your arrival. You may also text me to say you have arrived to the number sent to you in the confirmation email and text messages.
If you arrive early, please wait in the allocated reception area or elsewhere, but please do not try to find our office or knock at the office door, as I will be with other clients. Once the time for your appointment is up, I will find you in the building or text you to find out where you are waiting.
I run a laid-back and friendly service, but I will be very curious and interested in you and your situation, so I may ask a lot of questions and may ask you to think deeper about the issue we may be talking about.
