I’m Dr Siobhán McHale the practice founder. I have a doctorate in counselling psychology (DCounsPsych) from the University of Manchester. I have expertise in offering neuroaffirmative support to people who may be experiencing trauma, PTSD, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsions OCD, body dysmorphia BDD, and other mental health conditions which can contribute to difficulties in relationships and living our lives as we wish. I am a British Psychological Society (BPS) chartered psychologist and Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered counselling psychologist. This is an assurance that I work within the ethical boundaries of my profession and that I am suitably qualified, and that I engage in regular CPD and clinical supervision to maintain my practice. I offer a range of therapies to meet the needs of each client. Sessions are individual, either face to face, in my consulting room which is in easy reach of the A1 / M18/ M1 on the North Nottinghamshire, South Yorkshire, and Lincolnshire borders and or online. I offer Initial psychological assessments and also specialist ADHD and eating disorders assessments. I can signpost to multi-disciplinary team professionals from my network as required. I am registered with many leading health insurance providers. I believe that each individual has the potential to lead a fulfilling and meaningful life. Everything that you have learned to do in your life so far to alleviate distress is what you needed to do to survive. Sometimes these strategies might have been helpful for a short time and became maladaptive/unhelpful over time. As humans, we can learn more helpful (adaptive) ways of coping. We will work together to create a safe, warm, accepting, and collaborative space to explore change. I adopt a sexuality and gender affirmative stance to my practice.
I am an independent consultant clinical psychologist with 18 years of clinical and research experience working with people of all ages to better understand their unique strengths and challenges and work towards fulfilling their potential. This includes 11 years working in the NHS before working for a charity and in the private sector.I strive to work in a truly collaborative, values driven and neuroaffirmative way and celebrate all forms of diversity.I am an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society and hold Chartered Psychologist status. I am also a Registered Practitioner Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council and a Graduate Member of the Psychological Society of Ireland.I completed my doctoral clinical psychology training over a period of 5 years at the University of Edinburgh, specialising in working with children and young people with developmental differences and their families and carers. My doctoral research explored cognitive factors predicting wellbeing of parents who had children with profound and multiple disabilities.I have completed post-qualification training in specialist social communication assessment tools, including the Autism Diagnostic Interview – Revised (ADI-R) and the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2). I have worked over a number of years providing assessments of neurodivergence (mainly autism and ADHD) for children, young people and adults across the UK and Ireland. I am currently a Clinical Lead for Neurodiversity alongside my independent practice.I lecture on clinical psychology doctoral training courses, have had a number of book chapters and journal articles published and have made TV appearances providing a psychological perspective on current issues, such as the impact of COVID19 on families and children’s development.
I have worked within mental health, autism, and neurodiversity for over 10 years. My roles have consisted of supporting people across the lifespan, within the NHS, charitable sectors, and private organisations.I specialise in diagnostic assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD. I have experience of conducting assessments, providing psychological therapy for people with autism, and delivering training to professionals. I have worked in the NHS adult autism diagnostic service. The assessments I conduct privately match the protocol of an NHS assessment and adhere NICE guidance for diagnostic assessments.With regards to therapy, I’m particularly interested in working with anxiety, depression, and trauma. I tailor https://emdr-europe.org/therapy to best meet the needs of the person in front of me. My approach is therefore informed by Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Neuropsychology Dorset consists of HCPC registered Clinical Psychologists that specialise in the assessment, diagnosis, and intervention of adults with neurodiversity such as autism, ADHD, and neurological conditions.We can also provide psychological therapy for a range of conditions. We are trained to deliver evidence-based psychological therapy for conditions such as anxiety, depression, phobia, trauma, loss, relational issues, identity, self-esteem, and couples work. We always tailor our approach to best meet the needs of the person in front of us. This involves NICE guidance recommended models. We typically take an integrative approach to our therapy with you, informed by Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Neuropsychology Dorset consists of HCPC registered Clinical Psychologists that specialise in the assessment, diagnosis, and intervention of adults with neurodiversity Read more
Designations: DClinPsy, MSc, BSc(Hons)
Address: Winterborne Herringston Winterborne Herringston Dorset DT1 3GY United Kingdom
Neurostar Wellbeing provides post diagnostic support for Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) through personalised online Read more
Designations: BSc, MSc
Address: Dorchester Dorchester Dorset DT1 2EP United Kingdom
