Dr Yvonne McNeill
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About me
Dr Yvonne McNeill is a HCPC-registered Consultant Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years experience treating a wide range of psychological difficulties in children, adolescents, and adults. She is the Director of The Psychology Rooms, a large private mental health clinic with purpose-designed rooms for adults, couples, and children. Dr McNeill offers both in-person and remote consultations.
Dr McNeill has established strong links with psychiatrists child and adult, medical consultants, dietitians, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists to ensure a team-based treatment approach when required.
Dr McNeill treats a wide range of mental health difficulties in children, adolescents and adults including
- Anxiety, panic, OCD, health anxiety, and phobias
- Depression and low mood
- Trauma and PTSD
- Adjustment to illness, injury, pain, or disability
- Body image concerns and appearance-related distress
- Stress, burnout, and lifestyle changes
- Pre- and post-natal mental health difficulties
- Grief and loss
- Low self-esteem and interpersonal difficulties
Dr McNeill is trained in a range of evidence-based therapies, including
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy CBT, including trauma-focused CBT and couples CBT
- Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing EMDR
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ACT
- Compassion-Focused Therapy CFT
- Mindfulness-based interventions
- Motivational Interviewing
EMDR UK standards stipulates that clinicians can only offer EMDR to individuals under the age of 14, if they have completed specific EMDR child training. Dr McNeill is qualified to offer EMDR to children, adolescents and adults.
Dr McNeill is recognised by NHS Education for Scotland as both a clinical supervisor and a trainer in psychological skills for medical professionals.
NHS Experience
Dr McNeill has worked extensively across a range of NHS services, including
- Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Yorkhill and Crosshouse Hospitals
- Maternity and Neonatal Services
- Adult Mental Health, both community and hospital-based
- Liaison Psychiatry, providing psychological input across all medical specialities at Glasgow Royal Infirmary and Stobhill Hospital
- Canniesburn Plastic Surgery and Burns Unit, specialising in cancer care, appearance-related distress, and readiness for surgery
She also has substantial experience in assessing and supporting individuals considering cosmetic surgery, complex medical treatments, and genetic testing, both within the NHS and private sectors.
Teaching & Training
Dr McNeill has developed and delivered a range of training programmes in both NHS and private settings, including suicide risk assessment and psychological skills training for healthcare professionals. She has also co-hosted CBT training workshops with Professor Chris Williams for clinicians working in childrens services.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience across a wide range of medical specialties. My work enables me to provide holistic psychological support that not only addresses mental health difficulties but also the complex relationship between physical illness, chronic pain, and emotional wellbeing. I use evidence-based approaches to help individuals navigate the psychological impact of medical conditions such as cancer, Crohn’s disease, amputations, chronic pain, and visible differences. My therapeutic style is person-centred and focused on helping individuals adjust to changes in quality of life, rediscover meaning, and move forward with resilience.
I have specialist expertise in trauma therapy across the lifespan and am trained in delivering EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) for both children and adults, as well as Trauma-Focused CBT. I also have experience treating a wide range of mental health difficulties using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), and Mindfulness-Based approaches.
Within medical hospital settings, I have supported individuals in making positive health changes, including weight management and reducing use of substances such as alcohol, drugs, and nicotine. I have also provided psychological support to individuals undergoing unpleasant or invasive medical treatments, helping them cope with distress and maintain motivation.
Beyond clinical practice, I deliver wellbeing workshops for large companies and football clubs, supporting mental health and resilience in high-pressure environments.
I have completed the University of Aberdeen’s Expert Witness training, which includes medicolegal report writing and courtroom skills. I provide court reports and assessments for compensation claims, with a focus on psychological impact and trauma.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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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
- Medico legal report writing and expert witness in court
- Psychological assessment for surgery
- supporting medical decision making
- Coping and adjusting to illness and invasive medical treatment
- Coping with changes in body image
- Coping with physical disability
Therapies offered
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Fees
£125.00 per session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Psychological therapy sessions are charged at £125 per hour.
The Psychology Rooms is recognised by all major insurance companies therefore if you have private medical insurance, The Psychology Rooms will bill your insurer. No referral is required
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