LINKAT PSYCHOLOGY - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Co - Director
Having worked in the NHS since 2013, I have experience working with mild to severe and enduring presentations both in general adult psychology and with people who have chronic physical health conditions. I put emphasis on ensuring that we can jointly develop a shared understanding of your experiences and difficulties with the aim of empowering you to take actions to reach your desired goals.
I have had training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy and EMDR. I also use a Cognitive Analytic Therapy informed approach in my work and find that focusing on relational approaches, how we relate to ourselves and others, is particularly important both within and out with the therapy room.
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Clinical Psychologist
I have been working as a qualified clinical psychologist in the NHS since 2015. I work with children, young people and their families. I am skilled in working with people across the lifespan, from childhood right through adult life.
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Clinical Psychologist
I've worked in Psychological Services in the NHS for the last 6 years, delivering evidence-based psychological therapies for a variety of mental health difficulties. I qualified as a Clinical Psychologist three years ago, and have been working since then with children, young people, and their families. I have experience of working with people across the lifespan, and enjoy being able to adapt therapeutic approaches to the individual whether that be for different ages, neurodiversity, or different ways of learning.
The main approaches I use are Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, and systemic ways of working. I believe that psychological therapy works best when the client feels seen and understood. I value the opportunity to work together to come to a shared understanding, and to collaborate to develop a plan for therapy that's tailored to the individual.
I'm an active researcher, and have experience of research across qualitative and quantitative methodologies and across multiple disciplines. I believe the combination of clinical and research expertise held by psychological practitioners is extremely valuable in clinical practice.
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Clinical Psychologist
I have worked within NHS psychology services for over 5 years and as a Clinical Psychologist since 2022. I have experience working therapeutically with individuals across the lifespan, but I am specifically interested in working with adults. I have experience working with clients who are struggling with a wide range of emotional difficulties, as well as supporting clients to manage the impact of chronic health conditions.
I use evidence based talking therapies, mainly using a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) approach but incorporate aspects of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT) to help develop a person-centred treatment plan. I am also trained in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Job Titles:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Senior Associate
I have worked in Psychology services with the NHS over the past seven years. I now work with children, young people and their families. I have experience working with people across the lifespan with a wide range of emotional difficulties as well as body image distress, difficulties with confidence and low self-esteem. I have also worked with those adjusting to chronic health conditions and most recently have enjoyed adapting this approach for children and young people.
My primary approaches are Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Systemic ways of working although I have some training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I find that Cognitive Behavioural therapies work well both adults, children and young people. I work hard to identify an individualised treatment approach for those that come to therapy. It's important to me that those I work with feel heard, safe, secure and connected. I have found that a joint, collaborative way of working helps people to work identify clear goals. When working with children and young people there is importance placed on working with wider family for the best outcomes.
I am passionate about finding approaches that work. I view therapy as a place where people come to learn more about themselves, new coping strategies and gain a greater understanding of their feelings. I find this allows people to achieve their full potential.
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Clinical Psychologist
I have really enjoyed working across different psychology services over the last 8 years. I have worked with people across age ranges and with varied presentations, including supporting people with emotional and physical health difficulties. I am passionate about helping people improve their emotional wellbeing whilst living with chronic physical health conditions.
Job Titles:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Co - Director
I am passionate about supporting people to work through their difficulties in a person-centred way, drawing on different therapeutic models that best complement an individual's own skills to help reach their goals. I have experience working with people of all ages and backgrounds, and a wide range of emotional difficulties such as depression, anxiety, phobias, difficulties managing emotions, difficulties associated with significant life changes or with traumatic experiences.
Job Titles:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Co - Director
I'm Lindsay-Jo and one of the Directors here at LINKAT Psychology. Having worked in Psychology services in the NHS for over twelve years, I have experience of working with individuals with a wide range of presenting difficulties. Since qualifying as a Clinical Psychologist, my work has focussed mostly on general adult mental health and those adjusting to living with physical health conditions. I am particularly passionate about supporting people with psychological difficulties to access medical and dental services.
I mostly work with two main therapies, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I am also trained in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), a trauma therapy. My research interests focus on developing trauma informed health services and the assessment of suicide risk in dental services.
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Clinical Psychologist
I have been working as a psychologist in the NHS for ten years, initially with children and young people before moving into adult services. I specialise in working with people with physical health conditions but have experience of supporting people facing many different struggles, including depression, anxiety, trauma and relationship difficulties. I am trained in a range of different therapeutic models, including systemic/narrative therapy, psychodynamic approaches, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), CBT and ACT, which means I can adapt my approach to each person's needs. What is most important to me is that clients feel a sense of therapeutic connection and rapport in order to explore their own emotional experiences in a safe and supported way. I make a point of seeking feedback from clients at every session so that we can work together to adjust our approach as necessary.
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Clinical Psychologist
I have practiced in Psychology services across NHS Tayside for the past 5 years, and as a Clinical Psychologist since 2022. I have worked with individuals across varied ages and populations, with most of my experienc e being within adult populations. I provide treatment focusing on skills and coping ‘in the he re and now', as well as exploring longstanding difficulties through exploration of past experiences.
I provide treatment using evidence-based practices, most notably from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), as well as incorporating interventions from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Creating and continuing a life worth living is a core message I have applied throughout my training and practice. I aim to create a safe, collaborative space for clients to achieve this through both within and outside of the therapeutic space.
Job Titles:
- Speech and Language Therapist
I am trained in working with a range of Speech Language and communication needs across the lifespan. I have spent much of my career working with speech language and communication needs within Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services. I am a member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and I am a national advisor for communication needs within children and young people's mental health.
I have been a qualified and registered social worker for over 40 years working primarily in safeguarding within a local authority setting. I work with children and their families in crisis where a risk of neglect, physical emotional or sexual abuse exists.
I support a Signs of Safety/Strengthening Families approach based on collaboration between professionals and service users. I am committed to GIRFEC - getting it right for every child and believe that children's voices must be heard at every stage.
For the past eight years I have been a Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) in England allowing me to extend my safeguarding to specifically protect children from inappropriate behaviours of those in positions of trust.
I am also a safeguarding trainer who has run various levels of multi-agency child protection courses as well as more specialist training around child sexual abuse.
My particular area of expertise is the assessment and management of CSafe - sexual abuse within the family setting. For the last 18 years I have carried out assessments of those who pose a risk of sexual abuse. My main approach for this work is cognitive behavioural with a trauma informed lens.
I am totally committed to the protection of children from abuse and feel this can best be achieved by good multi agency collaboration and communication. I believe that whatever sector you are working in - adult or children, voluntary, private or statutory - children should be safeguarded and we all have a duty in this respect.
Hi my name is Vikki and I provide administrative support for the Directors and Associates within Linkat. I have 11 years NHS experience within Psychology including Medical Secretary, Personal Assistant and more recently as Project Coordinator within Digital Therapies Service.