Clinical and Counselling Psychologists work with a wide range of emotional, psychological and behavioural difficulties. At Collective Psychology, our team supports children, young people and adults with difficulties including anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma and PTSD, eating difficulties, low self-esteem, stress, relationship difficulties and difficulties associated with ADHD and autism. We also support people who may not have a specific diagnosis but feel that they are struggling and would benefit from psychological support.

Our team has a broad range of specialist interests, so we can match you with a psychologist who is well suited to your individual needs.

Clinical and Counselling Psychologists are highly trained healthcare professionals who have completed doctoral-level training in psychology. Our training includes psychological assessment, formulation and a wide range of evidence-based psychological therapies.

Therapists and counsellors can also provide valuable psychological support, but their training and professional backgrounds can vary. At Collective Psychology, we have Clinical and Counselling Psychologists alongside other specialist therapists, allowing us to offer different types of support depending on what you need.

If you are unsure which type of professional would be most appropriate, our team can help you decide.

Your first appointment is an opportunity to talk about what has brought you to therapy, understand what you would like to change, your goals for therapy and begin developing a shared understanding of your difficulties.

Your psychologist will ask questions about your current situation and, where relevant, your history, relationships, circumstances and previous experiences of support. They may also begin thinking with you about what is maintaining your difficulties and what might help.

We don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Your psychologist will work collaboratively with you to agree the most appropriate way forward.

There isn't one therapy that is right for everyone. The approach used will depend on your difficulties, your goals, your circumstances and what you feel comfortable with.

Our psychologists work across a range of evidence-based approaches, including CBT, ACT, EMDR, systemic therapy and mindfulness-based approaches. Your psychologist will explain the approach(es) they recommend and why they think it may be helpful.

You don't need to know which therapy you need before contacting us. That's our job to help you work out. See our blog on different types of therapy for more information about what's available.

This varies considerably from person to person. Some people benefit from a relatively brief course of therapy, while others may need longer-term support, particularly where difficulties are complex or longstanding.

We will discuss your goals and likely treatment approach with you at the beginning of therapy and regularly review your progress. Our aim is not to keep you in therapy for longer than you need, but to provide the right level of support to help you make meaningful and sustainable change.