Dr Amy Elliott (Amy) is a Clinical Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Practitioner Psychologist.
Amy has worked in psychological services within the NHS for over 15 years, encompassing a range of different clinical settings with individuals and their families across all age ranges. She now offers psychological therapy to anyone over the age of 17.
I am a Clinical Psychologist, registered with the HCPC. My interest in psychology stemmed in part from my own personal experiences with mental health. These experiences led me on a path toward becoming a Clinical Psychologist.
I have a particular interest in
a range of women’s health issues,
and in wellbeing at work,
Additionally, I’ve worked extensively with individuals experiencing:
I have seen women with problems negotiating the menopause and people with psychological issues arising from physical health problems, (including medically unexplained symptoms, somatic problems, and chronic pain).
My clinical experience has spanned various specialties.
After qualifying as a Clinical Psychologist, I spent several years working in an NHS adult mental health service with individuals with complex mental health needs. I worked with individuals who presented with symptoms of depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders and trauma amongst other conditions.
I now work in an NHS staff support service, working with both individuals and teams. In this role I work with a range of presenting issues, often related to work stress and burnout.
During my doctoral training, I gained experience in various therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
Since qualification, I have undertaken further 3-year training in Experiential Dynamic Therapy (EDT). EDT focuses on the importance of experiencing feelings and considers the obstacles that may get in the way of our capacity to do this.
I have also completed training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR, Parts 1-4), often used in the treatment of trauma but can be used effectively with many different presenting issues.
I have undertaken further training in models such as Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
If you choose to work with me, we will begin with an initial assessment, usually spanning one or two sessions.
This assessment helps me do my best to understand your current challenges and formulate a treatment plan.
I draw from a diverse range of psychological models to tailor our therapy.
Our journey in therapy is collaborative, and we will strive to establish a safe and trusting relationship.
The duration of therapy varies for each person. This is something we can discuss during the assessment phase.
I have availability for time-limited therapy with a fixed number of sessions, ranging from 6 to approximately 40 sessions.
Please note that I do not provide couples therapy.
Dr Amy Elliott works in an integrative way in her current practice, drawing on a range of different approaches to best meet the individual’s needs.
Dr Amy Elliott has a particular interest in Experiential Dynamic Therapy (EDT) and has completed a 3-year core training in this approach accredited by the International Experiential Dynamic Therapy Association (IEDTA).
EDT is a collaborative approach that focuses on the importance of experiencing rather than avoiding feelings.
When feelings are blocked, this can lead to a range of symptoms or presenting problems, such as anxiety and depression.
Paying attention to emotions and developing the capacity to experience them, can help the individual to become more connected to what is important in their lives and enable them to act in ways that are more in line with this.
This approach can also help to develop a stronger sense of self and in turn deeper, more connected relationships with others.
Dr Amy Elliott is a trained, qualified, experienced, private Clinical Psychologist, offering people high-quality therapy for Mental Health issues.
She has extensive NHS experience, as well as offering private, non-NHS, online therapy here.
Dr Amy Elliott has seen people for help with a wide range of difficulties, from single to multiple issues.
Check Dr Amy Elliott’s registration as a genuine Registered Psychologist with the Health Care and Professions Council (HCPC) and as a Practitioner Psychologist with the Professional Standards Authority.
£110 is her usual fee for individuals for an appointment, for Clinical Psychology / Psychological Therapy / Psychological Intervention.
N.B. The fee may vary in relation to other services, e.g., specific assessments, report writing, couple therapy, family therapy, etc.
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“Amy has been really warm and empathetic which has made it a lot easier for me to open up about issues in my past and also tackling problems that I may encounter in the future concerning post natal.
She is a fantastic listener and her advice and feedback has not only affected me but also my relationship with my first born. I will continue to draw on this advice as I move into the next chapter of my life with my second baby.
It has been the perfect balance of receiving helpful advice and also delving into my past to understand why I am the way I am – two things I really wanted to get out of our sessions together. Thank you very much Amy!”
“Amy is unfailingly kind, considerate and attentive.
She provided me with a safe place to talk, free of judgement, and helped me work through my difficulties at my own pace. That pace turned out to be much faster than expected! and removed the preconceptions I had of therapy as a daunting and arduous process.
She is a testament to the value of therapy and I would recommend her to anyone.”
Director, Dr Jurai Darongkamas, C Psychol AFBPsS, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, worked for the NHS since 1986 and provides non-nhs work through this site alongside her independent associates. She is a registered Practitioner Psychologist (HCPC) and Psychologist specialising in Psychotherapy, Senior Practitioner status. She has been accredited by various professional bodies including: she is an accredited Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) therapist, supervisor and trainer; BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT). She has been accredited by the Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) Association. The logos above demonstrate her membership of those organisations and that she has met their criteria to have been accredited by them. She was also a CQC Specialist Advisor from 2014/15 until Jan 2024.
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