Dr Catherine Spencer
C.Psychol, DClinPsy, BSc(Hons) Psychology
HCPC Reg: PYL 20040 BPS Reg: 90218
About Catherine.
Catherine qualified as a Clinical Psychologist in 2006 at University of East Anglia. Her main area of speciality is working with adults with mental health problems. She divides her time between NHS practice and private work. She also works as an APT trainer delivering mental health training to NHS and private organisations on a range of subjects. She is involved in the training and support of Trainee Clinical Psychologist’s beginning their journey into the profession.
Catherine takes an integrative approach to working with clients- tailoring the treatment to their individual needs. Training as a Clinical Psychologist means that she has gained knowledge in delivering a wide array of different therapeutic approaches. However, she most commonly draws on third wave approaches in her work which includes acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), mindfulness based cognitive therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT). These methods emphasise mindfulness, emotions, acceptance, the relationship, values, goals and meta cognition (thinking about thinking). Catherine is also trained in Mentalisation Based Therapy (MBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) which is particularly effective for treating trauma.
The important of a collaborative relationship is emphasised throughout the therapy. The process of therapy usually begins with Catherine offering up to 4 sessions to complete an assessment and formulate a psychological understanding of the client’s difficulties. From here a treatment plan is agreed between Catherine and the client. Treatment is reviewed regularly to ensure the sessions are remaining on track and client’s feel happy with their progress. Length of treatment is negotiated as is the frequency of sessions.
Catherine offers some daytime and evening appointments.
Contact Catherine.
If you would like to arrange a free 30 minute phone or video consultation please contact me using the form or by email.
drcatherinespencer@outlook.com