Dr. Catherine Goodwin Psychology and Counselling

About Psychology

What is a Clinical Psychologist?

Clinical Psychologists have six years of formal training; they have a degree in psychology and a diploma or doctorate in Clinical Psychology. They are trained in talking therapies and theories. They do not have medical training and do not prescribe or advise about medication.

Clinical Psychologists carry out assessment and therapy with people with a range of problems. They work with people to bring about change in their lives, working together to enable people to understand their difficulties better and think about the best way to cope with their concerns.


What sort of difficulties can a psychologist help with?

Clinical Psychologists can help with a wide range of difficulties. These include:
•Anxiety
•Depression
•Panic Attacks
•Phobias
•Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
•Stress
•Dealing with Loss
•Adjusting to Illness

Therapeutic Approaches
Clinical Psychologists are trained in several therapeutic approaches and will use aspects and techniques from different areas. I have received additional training in the following two therapeutic approaches:

•Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
CBT aims to help people change patterns of thinking or behaving which are causing difficulties. It is a structured approach involving setting goals and trying out things between sessions.
More research has been carried on CBT than any other therapy and the results show that it can be effective with a variety of problems.

•Solution Focused Therapy (SFT)
SFT aims to help people find solutions to their difficulties by finding and using their own strengths and resources