Rachel Stirland
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
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I am a clinical psychologist and cognitive analytic therapy (CAT) therapist with substantial experience working with people who have relational/emotion regulation difficulties and/or complex trauma (with/without a formal diagnosis of personality disorder). My other areas of expertise are chronic self-criticism, perfectionism, dissociation and mood/anxiety difficulties. I welcome anyone who is interested in understanding more about themselves, their relationship patterns and their coping strategies, as well as those who are hoping to process past traumas and/or learn new skills to manage their current difficulties.
My main approaches are compassion-focused therapy (CFT) and cognitive analytic therapy (CAT), but I also weave in internal family systems (IFS), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). I take a non-diagnostic and flexible approach, as I enjoy working with you as an individual with unique needs, challenges and strengths.
I appreciate how challenging it can be to attend therapy, and I offer a warm, safe and containing space to make this process easier for people. My aim is to help you feel understood and supported, allowing us to work through your difficulties with compassion and non-judgement. Please do get in touch to find out more about therapy with me.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions £120
Payment Methods
Bank transferInsurance
- Aetna
- Aviva
- AXA PPP
- Bupa
Rachel Stirland
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Health & Care Professions Council Rachel Stirland
- In Practice for 9 years
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Doctoral Degree, Graduated 2017
- Diploma from Association for Cognitive Analytic Therapy Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) / 2019
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Rachel Stirland
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
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Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Personality Disorders
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
Expertise
- Antisocial Personality
- Anxiety
- Body Image
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Emotional Disturbance
- Impulse Control Disorders
- LGBTQ+
- Mood Disorders
- Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Women's Issues
Rachel Stirland
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
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Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT)
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Dialectical Behaviour (DBT)
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Relational
- Trauma Focused
Rachel Stirland
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Location
Rachel Stirland
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.