About me
About me
A warm welcome to my profile. I’m Paige, a health psychologist passionate about supporting individuals to bring about change in their life. I understand that making the decision to reach out for therapy can feel daunting, but I want to ensure you that I provide a safe, compassionate and non-judgmental space for you to explore your emotions and behaviours to address challenges and build resilience.
I have 5 years experience of working with individuals with long-term health conditions, in both the NHS and a research capacity. Whether you're struggling with low mood, anxiety, fatigue or feeling stuck trying to make meaningful lifestyle changes, I’m here to help you navigate the psychological side of your health.
Therapy
Therapy with me is a partnership. We will begin by using the first few sessions to get to know you and to build a therapeutic relationship, which will be the foundation of our work together. We'll work together to develop a personalised treatment plan that respects your unique experiences and goals and I will regularly review this plan with you to ensure your needs are being met.
I work with a variety of difficulties including anxiety, health anxiety, low mood, stress and loss of identity to name a few. I am specialised in working with individuals with long term health conditions such as Chronic Pain, ME/CFS, Inflammatory Bowel Disease. I also have experience and expertise in working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
I like to work in a flexible and collaborative way, integrating a variety of therapeutic approaches within our work together. Approaches can include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Motivational Interviewing. Sessions are interactive and may include practical exercises, reflective discussions, and goal-setting to support your progress.
The Initial Meeting
Choosing the right therapist is an important decision, which is why I offer a free 15-minute zoom or telephone consultation. This gives you the chance to share your current concerns, learn more about how I work and ask any questions that you have. If we decide to move forward, I will provide you with my service agreement and we can schedule your first session.
Training, qualifications & experience
Education:
- HCPC Registered Health Psychologist and BPS Chartered Psychologist
- Professional Doctorate in Health Psychology, University of Staffordshire
- MSc in Health Psychology, University of Bath
- BSc (Hons) Psychology, University of Liverpool
Experience:
I pride myself on being a compassionate Health Psychologist with specialist experience of working with adults with long term health conditions in the NHS. I offer bespoke psychological support for people struggling to cope with the emotional impact of illnesses such as ME/CFS, Long Covid, Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Cancer and Chronic Pain. I use a range of models including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and the COM-B Model of Behaviour Change.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
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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
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis)
- Chronic Pain
- Sleep
Therapies offered
Fees
£80.00 - £100.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Sessions are £100 per 50-minute session. I offer a number of concession slots which are a reduced rate of £80.
When I work
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I have availability 5pm-8pm Monday - Thursday.
