Dr Claire Parkes
Counselling Psychologist


EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
I’m a Counselling Psychologist with many years experience. I work with a range of psychological difficulties however my specialisms / area of expertise include the following:
One to one work:
-overweight clients (adults and children)
-weight loss (bariatric) surgery, pre and post-surgery
-eating disorders (in particular binge eating disorder)
-food phobias
Groups Work:
-I run a group weight loss programme in the evenings
-Group mindfulness sessions for children from 7 to 16 years (7yrs-12yrs and 13yrs-16 yrs groups).
I work closely with dietitians to offer a holistic multidisciplinary approach.
qualifications
BA (Hons) Psychology and Sport Degree
MSc Sport Psychology
Certificate in Counselling Skills
Doctorate in Counselling Psychology
Trained to deliver the 8 week Mindfulness based Cognitive Therapy
Trained to deliver 16 course Youth Mindfulness
professional registrations
Chartered Psychologist with British Psychological Society (BPS)
Registered Practitioner with Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)
fees
£100 per hour
Assessments and formal Psychological Reports are priced depending on need