Dr Olivia Doughty

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Clinical Psychologist (BPs, HCPC)
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Milton Keynes, MK17
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Available for new clients

This professional is available for new clients.

About me

I am an experienced, HCPC and BPS (British Psychological Society) registered Chartered Clinical Psychologist offering assessments and therapy for adults and children.

I have a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from University College London and am highly trained in working with people who present with a range of mental health/ emotional difficulties, including:

- Depression

- Anxiety

- Personality disorder and relationship difficulties

- Trauma and PTSD

- Psychosis

- Bipolar Disorder

I work with both adults and children.

Since qualifying, I have specialised in working with children and adolescents and have several years experience working with looked after children. I now offer assessments and therapy for families where children are presenting with behavioural and emotional difficulties. I have a particular interest in attachment difficulties and believe that the focus of change for most cases involving children/ young people should involve the whole family making changes together. I have further training in Systemic psychotherapy.

I strive to offer an accepting and compassionate therapeutic environment. As a clinical psychologist I incorporate information from past experiences and present difficulties to devise a collaborative (client driven) formulation to help explain what I think could be making life hard now and also help identify ways forward.

I often incorporate ideas from a range of models, depending on what is the best fit for the client but adhere to evidence base and NICE guidelines for best practice in terms of the models of therapy I offer. I, therefore, offer Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), EMDR, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, Compassionate Focused Therapy (CFT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) as well as drawing upon Attachment focused therapy and Systemic therapy.

Training, qualifications & experience

BSc hons Psychology

PhD neuropsychology

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Dclin Psy)

Institute of Family Therapy certificate in systemic family therapy (year 1)

Extensive experience working with adults, children and young people.

Work in the NHS/ Social Care as a Highly specialist Clinical Psychologist

Specialisms: Looked After Children

                  Teenagers/ Adolescents

Member organisations

Registered / Accredited

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HCPC
Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

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Fees

£110.00 per session

Additional information

£110 for 50 minute sessions

When I work

I can offer sessions during the day, early evening and weekends

Milton Keynes, MK17

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Children
Young people
Adults
Older adults
Couples
Families
Organisations
Dr Olivia Doughty
Dr Olivia Doughty