DR SUSAN BRUCE
CHARTERED CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST (ADULT AND CHILD)
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE
I am an experienced Chartered Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years experience working with adults and children. I worked in the NHS for many years before leaving to work exclusively in private practice.
I graduated from Newcastle University in 2002 with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. I have subsequently undertaken additional training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and EMDR.
I have treated many psychological difficulties and disorders over the years, including but not exclusively Anxiety, Depression, low self esteem, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Functional Neurological Disorder, TICs Tourette’s, ADHD, PTSD and behavioural difficulties. I also have expertise working with psychological difficulties related to medical conditions such as chronic pain and epilepsy. I work with individuals and families.
I work collaboratively with my clients to reach a mutual understanding of their difficulties so that I can tailor interventions to meet their specific and unique needs. For this reason I do not work with rigidly with one type of therapy. I do not believe that people fit into little boxes, and a more flexible approach is needed to help people make progress and reach their desired aims.
I am HCPC registered and a member of the British Psychological Society. I engage in regular training and supervision to ensure that my skills and knowledge are kept up to date and in line with good practice guidance.
Training and qualifications
- Hons Psychology
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
ACCREDITATION TO PROFESSIONAL BODIES
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered
AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST
- Mental health children and adults
- Adjustment to difficulties
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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:
- Degree-qualified to Masters or PHD (doctorate) level for clinical psychologists
- Full indemnity insurance
- DBS criminal record clearance
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