DR CAROLINE MURPHY
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE
Having qualified as a Clinical Psychologist in 2005 at Newcastle University, I have gained extensive experience within the NHS. I have worked with adults experiencing a range of mental health difficulties and emotional distress.
My role has included extensive experience of working with people with complex mental health difficulties and those with neurodegenerative conditions, as well as people who can benefit from focused, time limited therapeutic interventions.
I draw on a range of different therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy to develop a shared psychological understanding of the person’s unique story and the difficulties they are facing.
This understanding forms the basis for working collaboratively on difficult patterns of thinking that can fuel emotional difficulties, and thereby begin the journey to recovery.
I feel that creating a safe, comfortable space for people is central to recovery and healing, and I aim to create this atmosphere based on empathy, trust and compassionate attention.
I am also trained as Mindfulness teacher, and I use Mindfulness, and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) as part of individually tailored interventions to aid recovery and progress. An essential element of teaching MBCT is to ‘teach from experience’, and this means that I also practice mindfulness on a daily basis in order to be able to share the benefits of this approach with others.
In addition, I am trained to deliver Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR), which is a specific form of highly effective psychological therapy that enables people to process past traumatic experiences in a safe and contained way, to enable people to heal from past trauma.
Training and qualifications
- DClinPsy Clinical Psychology
- PhD Neuropsychology
- Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy
ACCREDITATION TO PROFESSIONAL BODIES
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered
- Chartered Member of British Psychological Society (BPS)
AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Psychological interventions with older adults
- Chronic pain and coping with physical health difficulties
- Trauma (either in childhood or adulthood)
- Neurodegenerative diseases (particularly dementia) and diagnostic counselling
- Adjustment problems
- Difficulty managing emotions
- Mindfulness
- Personality disorders
- Cognitive assessments for dementia
INVEST IN YOURSELF AND YOUR WELLBEING
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM OUR THERAPISTS
We carry out rigorous checks and vet all our therapists before they join the team. They must meet with our high standards of professional specification which includes:
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- Degree-qualified to Masters or PHD (doctorate) level for clinical psychologists
- Full indemnity insurance
- DBS criminal record clearance
This means that the mental health professional you see will be qualified, experienced and competent.
We are a private mental health clinic and have a number of therapists with different specialities. Because of this, we can offer therapies to help with a wide range of mental health issues from Anxiety to PTSD and child psychology.
Accreditation to the relevant professional body:
- Clinical psychologists are Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered
- CBT therapists are British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) accredited
- Counsellors are British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) accredited
First, we carry out a triage step during a 15-minute free initial telephone consultation. Depending on the challenges you’re facing, we will then recommend a counsellor, CBT therapist or clinical psychologist.
We also have clinic locations throughout the North, so there is usually one not too far from you.
As a result, we can usually offer an appointment quickly and at a time and place convenient for you. But, above all, tailored to your needs.