Our Therapy Team

Emma McDonald is a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist accredited with the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP). Emma has over 10 years experience supporting people in making positive changes in their lives.

Emma's core clinical training is in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Following a period of working with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with veterans returning from war, Emma then went on to qualify in the delivery of Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). In addition to being a Psychotherapist, Emma has supervisory experience, which involves the mentorship of trainee practitioners.

Emma has a wide range of experience in various clinical settings, these settings include:

• Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS), working with children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties
• Talking Therapies Services, both in the voluntary and public sector (NHS), working with adults with depression, anxiety and trauma
• Inpatient unit for veterans returning from war with psychological injury. Working with veterans experiencing PTSD and additional difficulties, including depression and anxiety

In her own therapeutic practice, Emma places a real emphasis upon the therapeutic relationship as she recognises how important this is in creating a safe environment, where people can come and open up about the difficulties they are experiencing. Emma endeavours to actively listen to you, understand your experience and together work with you towards your goals.

In addition to her clinical work, Emma devotes her time to running The Psychotherapy Clinic, to ensure the people who come to the service receive the highest quality of care.

Charlotte is a BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist and EMDR Therapist. With 8 years’ experience working in Mental Health, Charlotte has worked in a variety of different settings, including forensic, the National Health Service (NHS) and the Charity sector.

Charlotte has experience supporting people experiencing anxiety related difficulties, depression and psychological trauma. She aims to use compassion focussed approaches to develop the therapeutic relationship, building confidence and creating a safe environment. Charlotte endeavours to work collaboratively with people at a pace that suits, enhance understanding of the problem, and provide support to consider ways to move forward. She is keen to explore complementary therapies and work in a holistic manner with clients taking into account the impact of the mind, body and soul.

Charlotte has experience working with adolescents and adults in her clinical practice and aims to be flexible within her approach. She is trained to treat a wide range of difficulties, always using the person’s values and goals as the guide in therapy. Charlotte works with self-referrals at the Psychotherapy Clinic.

Gavin is a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist working with both adults and children. Prior to his training as a Psychotherapist, Gavin has worked as a Social Worker supporting adults who were vulnerable due to their mental health.

 
Gavin has 10 years of direct experience working within mental health services and has treated a range of emotional difficulties including depression and anxiety disorders. In addition to his work at The Psychotherapy Clinic, Gavin works in a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) where he helps children, their families and schools to work together to help stabilise the child’s emotional difficulties and to help the child to lead a life full to their potential. 

Gavin is driven to support people to succeed and achieve their aspirations, promoting a holistic individualised approach with each individual he works with.