DR MATILDA MOFFETT

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE

After qualifying in 2006, I started an NHS role in Health Psychology – working with clients with diabetes and weight management needs then in 2009 I started another NHS role in the Bariatric Surgery Service and Weight Management Service. In 2008 I started independent practice – working with adults with a range of mental health issues including anxiety, phobias, depression and eating disorders, primarily utilising a cognitive behavioural therapy approach. My private work has continued and in 2016 I became clinical director of Select Psychology in Tynemouth where I have a regular clinic as well as operating at the Nuffield Hospital in Newcastle. In 2020 left the NHS to focus on my private work and continue to work within the NICE guidance and maintain strong collaborative links with NHS professionals working in private pratice.

I have a warm and friendly style that allows people to feel at ease and talk about their issues in a way that feels comfortable. My work is always non-judgmental and it is important to me to have an individually tailored and collaborative approach. This allows people the opportunity to better understand and address their issues through developing coping skills and ultimately achieve their goals in therapy.

I am trained in a range of psychological therapies including:-

• Compassion Focused Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy 
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
• Mindfulness

Additionally, I offer specialist assessment for Bariatric Surgery and Cosmetic Surgery.

Training and qualifications

• 2001 Bsc. (Hons.) Psychology and Biology. Liverpool John Moores University
• 2006 Doctor of Clinical Psychology, University of Leicester

I have completed various training courses in:

• Compassion Focused Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
• Mindfulness
• Eating Disorders
• Psychological Aspects of Bariatric Surgery and Weight Management.

ACCREDITATION TO PROFESSIONAL BODIES

• Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered
• Chartered Member of British Psychological Society (BPS)

AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST

I work with a wide range of common mental health difficulties. I have a particular interest in adult mental health within areas of:

• Eating disorders, including Anorexia nervosa, Bulimia nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder
• Weight Management
• Psychological Support for Bariatric Surgery
• Psychological support for Cosmetic surgery
• Anxiety difficulties, including worry, panic, OCD
• Low mood and depression
• Self-esteem