Dr Olivia Hirst
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About me
Do you need to talk about something that has happened to you? Life events big and small affect us all in different ways. I can help you to understand your experience, and improve how you're feeling. I’m a counselling psychologist specialising in helping adults who have experienced abuse, trauma, physical illness, loss and life-changes. I offer a safe, non-judgemental space to talk about how you are feeling.
As a counselling psychologist I have been trained in a number of therapeutic approaches including EMDR, CBT, ACT, CFT, person-centred and psychodynamic therapy. I draw on these approaches to work with you to help you get what you need from therapy. I offer a free initial consultation to allow you to meet me and work out if I am the right therapist for you.
Training, qualifications & experience
My experience
I have extensive experience working in a broad range of settings including:
- Highly Specialist Counselling Psychologist - NHS MSK Team, Sussex
- Counselling Psychologist - NHS Long-Term Health Conditions Community Team, Sussex
- Psychologist - NHS MSK Team, Portsmouth
- Counsellor - Survivors Network, Brighton
- Counsellor - NHS Sexual Health Clinic, Brighton
- Counsellor - Counselling Service, Kent
- Trainee Counselling Psychologist - NHS Secondary Care Complex Cases, Essex
I currently work in the NHS alongside my private practice.
My Academic Qualifications
Doctorate in Counselling Psychology (DPsych)
City, University of London
Post Graduate Diploma (PGDip) in Psychology
University of East London
MA Hons in Sociology
University of Edinburgh
My Professional Memberships
Registered Practitioner Psychologist with Health and care Professions Council (HCPC)
I adhere to the HCPC and BPS codes of ethics. I am fully insured, have regular supervision, and I undertake regular professional development to ensure I offer up to date and relevant therapeutic practice.
Member organisations
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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.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I also work with:
- Long-term health conditions
- Adjustment difficulties
- Loss
Therapies offered
Fees
£80.00 - £110.00
Free initial online session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
I offer a free short online consultation.
When I work
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Further information
Professional Membership
HCPC
Psychological Society Chartered Psychologist
