Clinical Psychologist
Dr Catherine Sutton, known as Kate, is a Clinical Psychologist. She is registered with the Health and Care Proffessions Council (HCPC) who regulate to ensure the quality and safety of all Clinical Psychologists, and also chartered with the British Psychological Society (BPS). Kate has over 14 years of experience working in the NHS with children, families, adults and older adults.
Kate offers assessments tailored to the needs of individuals, couples and families for a range of mental health difficulties such as depression, anxiety, adjustment to life events and relationship problems. She works using an integrated approach drawing on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution-focused and Systematic therapies and is a qualified Systemic Practitioner. Kate works with people affected by trauma, including abuse, loss, bereavements and accidents and is trained in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Kate is highly experienced in providing clinical supervision and has completed accredited supervisor training. She has training and experience in facilitating reflective practice groups for staff and his an honorary lecturer at the University of Leicester.
Main Therapeutic Approaches
- Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) – Accredited Practitioner.
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Systemic practice with couples and individuals.
Professional Registrations & Memberships
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC): PYL17247
- British Psychological Society (BPS): 129365
- EMDR Association England & Ireland
- Association for Family Therapy membership number: N9000065756
Qualifications
- 2015 – EMDR Parts 1, 2 & 3, Sandi Richmann, University of Leicester.
- 2007 – Advanced Certificate in Systemic Practice with Families and Couples, Birbeck, University of London.
- 2004 – Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy), University of Leicester.
Specialisms
- Adult Psychology (mental health problems, interpersonal and relationship difficulties).
- Child and Adolescent Psychology (mental health problems, behaviour problems and parenting).