Therapy with Heather
I believe that where there is life there is hope, and that no matter where a person is when we start working together that through highs and lows, and sometimes sheer grit and determination, we will be somewhere better by the time we have finished working together.
I use the most highly researched and evidence-based techniques and therapies, combined with best-practice models that I have put together over 20 years of clinical experience. I work with all of your team – whether that be psychiatrists, social workers, dieticians, obstetricians, physiotherapists, paediatricians or GP’s – to get the best outcome for your psychological, emotional, behavioural and cognitive needs and goals. Although I draw from a range of modalities such as CBT and EMDR, the underpinnings of all my work is within an attachment framework, meaning that at the core of all that I do will be healthy and attuned relationships – with others and within self.
Heather’s Qualifications & Experience
Heather is a Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years experience. She has worked in the UK in some of the most socio-economically disadvantaged areas of Liverpool and London. She also led a service providing advice and consultation on mental health issues to all the schools in the South London area. Heather became a director of the Clinic in 2005 where she has continued her work with families and adults, particularly women with postnatal depression, PMDD, menopause and women with trauma histories. In 2018 she released her book for mothers: “Hello Baby” to much acclaim in the postnatal profession. She has also written the program “My Menopause Matters” – a CBT program for women going through the menopause transition.
In 2019, Heather was appointed as Adjunct Professor of Practice in the School of Psychology at the University of Newcastle and an Adjunct Fellow at Macquarie University at for her work developing the next generation of psychologists in the form of students, interns and registrars. She is also an internationally accredited Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner and recently become endorsed with EMBERS – the internationally recognised CBT program for women going through menopause. She is also a much sought after professional speaker for conferences, radio interviews and running workshops and groups.
Registered practitioners at The READ Clinic are independent practitioners who engage The READ Clinic to provide administrative support. All decisions regarding client treatment and care are the responsibility of the individual practitioners.
LOCATION
Heather is available at READ Clinic Erina and READ Clinic West Gosford. Please ensure you select the correct location when making an appointment online.