Dr Sam Perera-Gill
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About me
My name is Dr. Sam Perera-Gill.
I am a clinical psychologist offering psychological assessment and therapy to adults and children who may be suffering from a variety of psychological difficulties.
I am registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC). I hold a current Enhanced DBS Disclosure and have full Professional Indemnity Insurance.
I take an individual and integrative approach to therapy, incorporating systemic, cognitive-behavioural, acceptance-commitment therapy, solution-focused and narrative ways of working.
I am an experienced clinician with specialist skills in delivering evidence-based psychological interventions to clients. I work across the age-span, from childhood through adolescence into adulthood and work with those struggling with various psychological difficulties and mental health problems.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a qualified clinical psychologist. I am a registered member of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
My qualifications are:
- BSc Psychology, University College London
- MSc Philosophy of Mental Disorder, Kings College London
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (D.Clin.Psych), University College London
I have over 16 years experience of working in the NHS and privately and have knowledge of working with individuals – adults, children and adolescents, couples, families, people with learning disabilities and older adults, as well as working with adults in a secure forensic setting.
I am an experienced clinician with specialist skills in delivering evidence-based psychological interventions to clients. I work across the age-span, from childhood through adolescence into adulthood and work with those struggling with various psychological difficulties and mental health problems.
Anxiety:
I work with adults, children and adolescents to manage feelings of overwhelming worry, apprehension and panic, including:
- General anxiety
- Health anxiety
- Panic attacks
- Phobias
- Social anxiety
- Obsessive compulsive disorder
Adults:
I work with adults to address their experience of intense emotions that can impact on their everyday functioning in an unhelpful way.
- Anger management
- Depression and low mood
- Relationship difficulties
- Relaxation
- Low self-esteem
- Grief and bereavement
Children:
I work with children, young people and families offering support, behaviour management advice and a safe, non-judgemental space to explore family interactions and relationships. My work includes, but is not limited to:
- Behavioural difficulties
- Exam Stress
- Feeding difficulties
- Parenting work
- School-related difficulties
- Sibling difficulties
- Tic Management
- Toileting difficulties
Physical Health Difficulties:
I work with families and individuals across the age range to manage health difficulties and the impact these can have on people's lives.
- Adjustment to medical conditions & new diagnoses
- Appearance related worries
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Health anxiety
- Medication adherence
- Needle phobia
- Pain management
- Procedural anxiety
- Reintegration & Rehabilitation into work/school post illness
- Toileting difficulties (including withholding/constipation/ soiling/wetting)
- Trauma in a health setting
- Transitioning (between Paediatric and Adult Services)
In addition to my private work, I also work within the NHS as a clinical psychologist within a Paediatric Psychology Service. I work in general paediatrics, whilst also specialising in the gastroenterology and oncology services. My role involves working with children, adolescents and families where there are long-term medical and physical health difficulties and providing consultation and training to other healthcare professionals.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Please see my website for further information on my treatment approaches and treatment areas.
Therapies offered
Fees
£150.00 per session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Initial Assessment (90mins) £250
Individual therapy (50mins) £150
Individual therapy refers to a single adult, child, parent or joint child-parent session
Couples (50 mins) £150
Phone consultations and liaison work with school/nursery or other professionals £120/hour
Assessment Report £200
Closing Report £200
Letters £150
When I work
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My main face-to-face clinic is on Friday morning & early afternoon.
I offer online sessions on Mondays and Thursdays, throughout the day, depending on availability.
Further information
Free Initial Telephone Consultation
I am able to offer a free initial 15 minute telephone consultation during which time we can think about what sort of help you require and answer any queries you have. We can also use this time to find a convenient time for the initial assessment session.
