Why Choose a Chartered Psychologist?

What is a Chartered Psychologist?

Chartered Counselling / Clinical Psychologists are professionals regulated by the Government and the British Psychological Society. They are experts in therapy, combining counselling and psychotherapy skills with an in depth knowledge of psychology. Trained for a minimum of 6 years full time, they will have at least two (and usually three) degrees in Psychology up to Doctoral (PhD) level.

As well a working with the general public facing life event issues (such as grief and stress for example), they are also trained to work with clients with a clinical / mental health diagnosis (such as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Anxiety, Eating Disorders such as Anorexia and Bulimia, Personality Disorders, Depression , Phobias and so on). They are used to dealing with more complex issues. Clinical and Counselling Psychologists now do a similar and equivalent job. 

Unlike Psychiatrists they do not diagnose and cannot prescribe medication.

Why Choose a Chartered Psychologist?

Reassurance & Safety - Chartered Psychologists belong to the Health Professions Council (HPC) Statutory Regulation by the Government. A rigorous, lengthy and thorough training, strict code of ethics and complaints procedure is a safeguard to the public.

High Standard of Care –  with at least 70 hours of continuing Professional Development each year, continued supervision and monitoring throughout their careers you can be sure of a high professional standard of practice.

To provide a Professional / Specialist / Expert  Opinion/ Credibility.

Previous Therapy did not fully resolve the issues – Perhaps there is some “residual” problem or issues which have not been fully cleared ?

Your problem is not very simple or straightforward – Psychologists are particularly trained to deal with severe, complex and ongoing / difficult problems.

You do not want to waste time - You want to get to the root of the problem and resolve it   quickly and effectively. Going to a Psychologist can sometimes be time and cost efficient because often issues can get resolved quicker.

Your Doctor / Psychiatrist has recommended you see a Psychologist

You are on an NHS waiting list – and fed up waiting. You are willing to pay privately to get started with your treatment. Usually the work we start can be carried on by an NHS Psychologist when you eventually get your appointment. It can save you time and you can get started now.

You have already seen an NHS Psychologist – Found it helpful but felt that you were not given enough time / sessions. We can continue where you left off and tie up any loose ends.

You are looking for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) – Psychologists are one of the few professions expertly trained in CBT. (As well as other forms of therapy). Counsellors and Psychotherapists are not usually CBT trained.