Psychologists

Psychologists

Sutton Coldfield Counselling has been in operation since 2015.  In recent years we have expanded the practice to enable a more specialised approach, whilst also aiming to retain a personal and individualised service. 

All of our practitioners within Sutton Coldfield Counselling Ltd are:  
  • Clinical or Counselling Psychologists.
  • Registered with the regulatory body 'The Health and Care Professions Council' (HCPC).
  • Fully DBS checked. 
  • Fully insured.
  • Hold qualifications that are BPS approved (British Psychological Society). 
Details of our Clinical Psychologists can be found below:    

Dr Victoria Crooks

Consultant Clinical Psychologist

Director of Sutton Coldfield Counselling

CPsychol, DClinPsy, MSc, PgDip, BA Hons


Qualifications:

  • Clinical Psychology Doctorate: Birmingham University.
  • Compassion Focussed Therapy Post Graduate Diploma: Birmingham University.
  •  EMDR Therapy: Accredited by EMDR Europe Association. 


Psychological Approaches:

Victoria is a trained and accredited doctor within the field of Clinical Psychology. Victoria has been providing therapy and psychological interventions in a clinical setting for the past 25 years. Victoria is the director of Sutton Coldfield Counselling.  She developed this company from her experience as a Lead Clinical Psychologist within a hospital psychology department. During this time, she worked with individuals to help them to alleviate distress, develop an increased understanding and awareness of themselves and to lead a more meaningful life. 


Victoria has particular experience of working therapeutically with those who suffer from anxiety, depression, phobias, panic attacks, eating disorders, drug, alcohol and addiction difficulties, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, abuse histories and bereavement. Common to this has been working with those who experience relationship difficulties, those who feel confused about their current emotions and those who are generally struggling to bring significance to their current lives.


Fees:  £160 per 50 minute session.


Dr Clare Churchman

Clinical Psychologist

B.Sc, M.Sc., ClinPsyD., CPsychol., AFBPsS



Qualifications:

  • MSc Sport Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology Doctorate: Birmingham University


Psychological Approaches:   

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT)
  • Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR);
  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)
  • Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)

Clare is an HCPC dual registered Clinical Psychologist and Sports Psychologist. She has been working in the field of psychology for 20 years in both NHS and private practice, and she is a Chartered Member and Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society.


Over her career, Clare has worked with a variety of people, from children to adults with significant mental health needs.  Clare has training and experience in several psychological approaches and she is an advanced practitioner in Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT). 


Clare's dual training and experience enables her to work with people who are looking to psychologically enhance their performance as well as individuals who are struggling with clinical mental health problems and emotional difficulties.


Fees:  From £120 per 50 minute session.

Dr Katie Rose

Clinical Psychologist

DClinPsy, MSc, BSc, PGCert


Qualifications:

  • Clinical Psychology Doctorate: Royal Holloway University of London
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Personality Disorder: University College London


Psychological Approaches:   

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Schema-informed Therapy (ST)
  • Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT)
  • Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)

Katie is a qualified Clinical Psychologist. With 10 years experience of working in NHS mental health settings, Katie has worked with a range of mental health difficulties of varying nature and complexity.  These include anxiety disorders, mood disorders, psychosis, personality disorders, trauma related difficulties, relationship problems and addictions. Katie is also experienced at adapting therapy to work inclusively with individuals with neurodiversity e.g. Autism and ADHD. 


Katie has extensive experience of working with problems that are longstanding and is skilled at supporting people to develop a clearer understanding of the internal factors such as, their thoughts and emotional responses, and the external and interpersonal factors, which involves considering the behaviours of oneself, others and the wider context, that may be contributing to the maintenance of their difficulties. 


Fees:  From £120 per 50 minute session.

Dr Navreet Cholia

Counselling Psychologist

DcounsPsy, CPsychol, PGDip, Bsc Hons


Qualifications:

  • Counselling Psychology Doctorate:  Teeside University
  • Postgraduate Certificate in DBT Intensive Skills: Bangor University 

Additional Languages: 

  • Fluent Punjabi:  Punjabi spoken therapy sessions.
  • Hindi and Urdu Comprehension.

Psychological Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
  • Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Mindfulness

Navreet is a Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered Counselling Psychologist. She has over ten years of clinical experience working in various NHS teams: community mental health services, primary care services, learning disabilities, physical health difficulties, children’s services and inpatient forensic hospitals. Her experience has allowed her to garner experience with a wide client group dealing with an array of mental health difficulties and its implication on one’s wellbeing.

 

Navreet has trained in more than one theoretical model and prides herself in using multiple treatments to support clients who may have mood disorders, anxiety disorders, interpersonal / system related issues and personality disorders.  Her current interest includes focus on diversity and the promotion of access to psychological services.  This is in order to support clients with additional or diverse needs, such as neurodiversity and cultural implications to facilitate therapeutic practice.


 Fees:  From £120 per 50 minute session.


Psychological Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

    CBT is a talking therapy that focuses upon learning about an individual’s thought processes (cognitions), behaviours and emotions. The attention tends to be upon the combination of aspects that are unhelpful and how these may be adapted to create enhanced wellbeing.  This is a therapist-led approach that provides structure, direction and specific strategies in the alleviation of distress. This approach is often recommended as the first line of psychological treatment by NICE (National Institute of Clinical Excellence).*

  • Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)

    CFT is considered to be a third wave approach.  This means that it uses the principles of CBT as the basis of its approach but also then layers a particular focus alongside this.  This allows the approach to be more humanistic.  CFT considers our compassionate voice towards ourselves and others.   

  • Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)

    EMDR is a comprehensive therapeutic approach that is centred around processing traumatic and difficult events through bi-lateral stimulation. It’s purpose is to reduce current levels of distress and it is recommended in the NICE treatment guidelines for use with PTSD. There is also a substantial evidence base for its use with those who may be struggling with anxiety, low mood, phobias, childhood abuse, addiction, pain and eating disorders.

  • Schema Therapy

    Schema therapy is an approach that integrates aspects from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Gestalt and experiential therapies, with psychological theories (inc. attachment, object relations) that explain the development of relational attachments, personality and identity. 

    Schema therapy can be a useful approach to identifying and understanding patterns of coping and relating to oneself or others that are longstanding and have become problematic.

  • Person-centred Therapy

    Person-centred therapy is one of the humanistic approaches.  It places more emphasis on the counselling-style approach, allowing the therapy to be self-led. 

  • NICE guidelines

    *The National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) is a government organisation that methodically researches and publishes their treatment recommendations for various physical and mental health issues.  

Why Psychologists?

As there are a number of mental health professionals available, it can sometimes be difficult to determine the qualifications, skills and experience of a particular type of practitioner when looking for a therapist.  The details below aim to clarify the role of the clinical and counselling psychologist.     

  • All of our practitioners are qualified as Counselling or Clinical Psychologists. 
  • This means that they have engaged in at least three years intensive post-graduate training, specifically focussing on mental health and wellbeing.
  • Psychologists will have training and experience in multiple clinical approaches, allowing them to tailor spoken therapy to the specific needs of the individual. 
  • Consultant Psychologists are those that have achieved the highest level of experience. 
  • All psychologists have to be registered with a regulatory body (HCPC) to govern their practice and ensure that they are held accountable for safe and responsible practice. 
  • All psychologists have to engage in regular clinical supervision.  This is a process that allows them to reflect and discuss aspects of their work with other qualified psychologists. 
  • All psychologists have to engage in annual CPD (continuing professional development) to ensure that they have the most up-to-date theory and clinical practice. 
  • All psychologists have to evidence that they are trained in the psychological approaches that they are practising.   
  • Most psychologists will have experience of working within the NHS as well as private practice.     
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