DR RYAN VEAL
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE
My name is Ryan Veal, a clinical psychologist with experience working with adults in both community and acute inpatient settings.
After an initial meeting with a person in which we get to know one another and discuss their concerns, I refer to a range of models and evidence-based therapies while also tailoring the specific therapy in a collaborative approach to suit the needs of the person. I emphasise person-centred care.
I have experience providing cognitive- and emotion-focused therapy for a range of mental health issues, with particular interest in the impact of past trauma and difficult experiences in the development of a person’s concerns. I am both trained and have experience in providing cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), emotion focussed therapy (EFT), and eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR).
In addition, I am a forensic psychologist with an interest in assessing and treating personality disorders and psychometric testing. I am a published researcher in this field.
Training and qualifications
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DPsych)
- Doctorate in Forensic Psychology (DPsych)
- Bachelor of Psychological Studies (Hons)
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
- Emotion Focussed Therapy (EFT)
- Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
ACCREDITATION TO PROFESSIONAL BODIES
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered
- Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) – overseas transition
AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST
- Anxiety problems
- Depression
- Past trauma
- Emotional problems, including anger
- Drug and alcohol problems
- Personality problems, including relationships
- Hearing voices and other unusual/psychotic experiences
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.