DR ROB JOICE

Hello there!

My name is Rob, and I am a Clinical Psychologist with over ten years experience in a wide variety of NHS roles in Scotland and England. I believe strongly in a non-judgmental approach and work on the assumption that you are trying your best within the context of what you currently know from your life experiences.

I offer a confidential and compassionate space where we can 1) understand the challenges you may currently be facing, 2) work collaboratively on the therapeutic goals you identify, 3) progress at a pace that you feel is appropriate and 4) help you develop further skills to take with you when your therapeutic sessions come to an end.

I initially began my career as a support worker in inpatient Forensic mental health settings before progressing into Psychology roles in NHS Scotland and NHS England. I have experience of working with a wide variety of people from various backgrounds, and in environments spanning from high secure Forensic settings to community based mental health settings. I also have experience of working with and assessing people with intellectual disabilities.

I predominantly offer a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) approach tailored to you, and integrated with other modalities where appropriate. These additional modalities may include Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Skills (DBT Skills), Mindfulness/Relaxation, and elements of Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT).

Why choose me? I am currently offering 1:1 sessions for people experiencing generalised anxiety, social anxiety, phobias, OCD or low mood/depression. If you currently feel ready enough to make positive change, and to engage in tasks to further your progress in between sessions, then my approach may be beneficial for you.

Through my work I have developed the belief that you are the expert on yourself and that, though the way forward may currently feel unclear or uncertain, the direction of your own journey will gradually emerge. I offer therapy that is time-limited, and specific to your therapeutic goals, with the professional aim of helping you move towards achieving them at your pace. To put it openly, I aim to eventually put myself out of the job of working with you, whenever that time may be best for you.

I look forward to working with you!

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) 2023
• Bsc (Hons) Psychology – 2013
• Psychopathy Checklist Revised (PCL-R) and Short Version (PCL-SV) – 2025
• Risk of Sexual Violence Protocol (RSVP v2) – 2024
• DBT Skills Training – 2019
• Historical Clinical Risk Management (HCR-20 v3)