Hello. I am Dr Virginia Kellond, an accredited Clinical Psychologist with a doctorate in clinical psychology and years of experience in the NHS and private practice.
Clinical psychologists are doctorate-level professionals who have received training in research methods and techniques for the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental health problems, including issues with relationships.
They are trained in the NHS to work with individuals of different ages with behavioural, emotional and psychological distress that gets in the way of everyday functioning and wellbeing.
I specialise in supporting people who find themselves in repeated patterns of thinking and behaving that either never worked quite well or no longer work for the person. This can manifest itself in many ways including, repeated problems with:
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work (e.g. anxiety, self-consciousness, overworking, avoidance of work, high levels of stress...),
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in intimate relationships (e.g. conflict, avoidance, difficulties with feeling connected and difficulties with communication...)
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friendships (e.g. avoiding talking about oneself, always focusing on others, always having a similar role in friendships that do not meet one's needs...)
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the relationship a person has with themselves (issues with identity and self, self-esteem; hypercriticalness...).
People may also find themselves stuck in unhelpful repeated ways of coping with thoughts, feelings and relationships and this can have a significant and detrimental impact on wellbeing and quality of life. Problems such as poor sleep, anxiety, OCD, up and down moods are often the byproduct of difficulties with coping.
Services offered
One to one, individual assessment and therapy for adults over the age of 18 with a range of emotional and psychological difficulties.
Including:
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Low mood
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Anxiety and Panic Attacks
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Social Anxiety/Social Phobia
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Obsessiveness
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Trauma-related difficulties such as PTSD, intrusive thoughts, anxiety
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Bereavement and adjustment to loss
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Relationship difficulties
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Issues around identity and self-esteem and identity
Contact:
It is really important that you find the right psychologist. Contact me for an initial free 15 minute consultation so we can briefly discuss what you are looking for. Please keep in mind that I cannot offer crisis support - if you feel you need immediate support contact your GP for further advice.