My Family Psychologist

My Family Psychologist Registered and Chartered Consultant Psychologist with 25 years experience.

My passion is to empower you to understand and maximise your own psychological wellbeing.

Overcome loneliness: 3 practical ways to change your lifeDo you suffer from loneliness? Take heart, it is very common. R...
18/04/2026

Overcome loneliness: 3 practical ways to change your life

Do you suffer from loneliness? Take heart, it is very common. Research suggests that levels of loneliness across the world are at epidemic proportions. It may seem strange that although people are increasingly connected in digital ways, loneliness seems to be increasing too. Yet if we consider the definition of loneliness as ‘perceived social isolation’ we can perhaps understand this better. Although people can find others to engage with at the push of a button, it is the deeper, more meaningful connections and sense of community that individuals are missing.

Read more on our blog here: https://myfamilypsychologist.com/overcome-loneliness-3-practical-ways-to-change-your-life/

Teenager and Young AdultsIf underlying mental health or psychological difficulties have not emerged prior to this age, t...
17/04/2026

Teenager and Young Adults

If underlying mental health or psychological difficulties have not emerged prior to this age, then they are sure to make an appearance at this challenging life stage, affecting both Teenager and Young Adults. Aside from the enormous physical and endocrinal changes the teenager experiences, difficulties with wider relationships in the community, with work or in romantic relationships come into focus with difficulties that can include; relationships and sexual difficulties, body image, gender dysphoria, personality difficulties, mood and emotional difficulties, self-harm, and substance misuse. Risk and safeguarding become more of an issue as this age group may fall between the net of children’s and adult services.

Amongst girls aged between 17 and 19, one in four have a probable mental health condition (The Health Foundation, 2022)

Su***de rates for 15-19 year olds are the highest they have been in 30 years. There is an urgent for government support as the teenage su***de rate had jumped by over a third, (Disability Rights, 2022).

If you would like to know more about how My Family Psychologist can help, call us on 07801 079555 or email luisa@myfamilypsychologist.com

When to Walk and When to Stay - Is a Relationship Worth Saving?Long-term relationships are often hard work. Life has a w...
16/04/2026

When to Walk and When to Stay - Is a Relationship Worth Saving?

Long-term relationships are often hard work. Life has a way of throwing multiple hurdles and sometimes, it can feel exceedingly hard to overcome them, even with the help of your partner.

This can lead many people to question whether it is worth staying in a relationship or leaving. When you have commitments together, or you have children with your partner, this is an extremely difficult question to face, more so if you aren’t sure about how you feel about your life together.

So, when do you stay and when do you leave? This is rarely as “simple” as it is in movies or even soaps and it is an outlier if someone decides on the action of separation suddenly.

Read more on our blog here: https://myfamilypsychologist.com/on-the-couch-blog/

This age cohort has seen more focus over the past decade or so as being the manifestation age for a whole host of adult ...
15/04/2026

This age cohort has seen more focus over the past decade or so as being the manifestation age for a whole host of adult issues including eating disorders, relationship difficulties, harmful sexualised behaviours, bullying, emerging personality difficulties and early onset psychosis. We are seeing increasing numbers of referrals of children who are experiencing psychological distress as a result of bullying via social media and exposure to adult material for example and schools who are unable to cope.

If you would like to know more about how My Family Psychologist can help, call us on 07801 079555 or email luisa@myfamilypsychologist.com

Thankyou to Lila for this lovely Google review..
14/04/2026

Thankyou to Lila for this lovely Google review..

Problems that arise during infancy and early childhood may be indicative of underlying conditions or emerging pathologie...
13/04/2026

Problems that arise during infancy and early childhood may be indicative of underlying conditions or emerging pathologies. Challenges or delays in developmental milestones are of note, as well as any difficulties associated with feeding, sleeping, toileting, attachments, trauma, intellectual and neuro difficulties, and general behavioural or conduct problems.

Assessment and intervention at this stage is primarily conducted via observation and with the caregiver given this early stage in development. Typical problems encountered during the assessment process include social and communication difficulties, educational attainment challenges, and attachment and separation anxieties for example.

If you would like to know more about how My Family Psychologist can help, call us on 07801 079555 or email luisa@myfamilypsychologist.com

Are you game? Why are computer and mobile games so addictive?I remember the first mobile game that I started playing. Ba...
11/04/2026

Are you game? Why are computer and mobile games so addictive?

I remember the first mobile game that I started playing. Back in the days of Nokia 3410 mobiles, one of the best things about that phone (apart from the fact that it was unbreakable), was the game SNAKE. Hours were spent playing that game because, let’s face it, back then, phones were nothing like they are today and that was the most exciting feature of the phone!

Read more on our blog here: https://myfamilypsychologist.com/why-are-computer-and.../

EMDR is a specialised therapy initially developed to treat Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). It involves guided eye...
10/04/2026

EMDR is a specialised therapy initially developed to treat Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). It involves guided eye movements while the individual recalls distressing memories. This process is thought to help the person reprocess traumatic experiences by facilitating the brain’s natural information processing system. EMDR can help reduce the intensity of traumatic memories, decrease associated distress, and improve resilience.

If you would like to know more about how My Family Psychologist can help, call us on 07801 079555 or email luisa@myfamilypsychologist.com.

Understanding the link between Childhood Trauma and Adult Addictions:Childhood trauma can be defined as serious Adverse ...
09/04/2026

Understanding the link between Childhood Trauma and Adult Addictions:

Childhood trauma can be defined as serious Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) in which children experience a range of experiences that classify as psychological trauma including neglect, abandonment, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, and physical abuse (Lupien et al., 2009). It is widely embedded in psychological literature that experiencing childhood trauma can have a profound psychological, physiological, and sociological impact and result in negative lasting effects on mental health and well-being of individuals, often being linked to adult ADHD, unsocial behaviour, PTSD, sleep disturbances, and addictive behaviours.

Read more on our blog here: https://myfamilypsychologist.com/understanding-the-link-between-childhood-trauma-and-adult-addictions/

Assessment measures and therapeutic modalities we use.We use gold standard assessment measures and tools for diagnostics...
08/04/2026

Assessment measures and therapeutic modalities we use.

We use gold standard assessment measures and tools for diagnostics, such as the Autism Diagnostic Observation Scale (ADOS) and the Wechsler Intelligence Scales for example. We only use reliable and validated psychometric tools which are aligned to internationally recognised methods of categorising mental illness; the International Classification of Diseases, version 10 (ICD-10) or the Diagnostic Statistical Manual, version 5 (DSM-IV) such as Millon Multiaxial Clinical Inventory, version 4 (MCMI-IV) for example.

Our main treatment modality is cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), which is often the treatment of choice for a range of common psychological difficulties. A new wave of therapies including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) involve more emotional focused coping techniques and draw on ancient Eastern philosophy. We tailor the treatment modality to the presenting issues, assessment findings, and your requirements to create a treatment package that is flexible and wholly responsive to your needs.

If you have any questions for My Family Psychologist, contact us or call us on 07801 079555 today and discover how we can help.

Thankyou to Joanna for leaving this lovely recent testimonial over on our Google page.
07/04/2026

Thankyou to Joanna for leaving this lovely recent testimonial over on our Google page.

Applied Behaviour AnalysisWhat is Applied Behaviour Analysis?Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) is a type of therapy that ...
06/04/2026

Applied Behaviour Analysis

What is Applied Behaviour Analysis?
Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) is a type of therapy that focuses on improving specific behaviours and equipping you with new skills. It is often used with individuals who have a diagnosis of Autism.

How does ABA work?
ABA takes a research approach to therapy based on proven theories which already exist regarding learning and behaviour. Generally, therapists who use ABA understand how human behaviours are learned and how they can be changed over time. ABA therapists operate in settings such as schools, homes and community centres. ABA requires substantial monitoring and continuous evaluation in order to ensure that progress is managed in line with the treatment plan.

Why might I need ABA?
ABA is widely used to ABA can help aging adults cope with the losses that come with age, like memory, strength, and relationships. ABA can help individuals of various ages to help manage some of the lifestyle challenges that accompany many mental and physical health conditions.

If you would like to know more about how My Family Psychologist can help, call us on 07801 079555 or email luisa@myfamilypsychologist.com

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My Family Psychologist offers a complete service for your family's mental health care, from diagnostics and testing, to evidence-based therapies tailored to your needs. What is My Family Psychologist?My Family Psychologist is an evidence-based psychological service for families, adults and young people. Our team of psychologists, assistant psychologists, psychological therapists, and other mental health professionals have vast experience in working with families and young people.Who can access My Family Psychologist?We work with individuals, young people, adults, families and couples who recognise that something isn’t going quite well for them and recognise difficult areas in their life which they want support with. We encourage anybody to enquire to see how we can help.What services do we provide?We provide a range of evidence-based psychological therapies for problem areas such as anger, trauma, self-esteem, mood disorders, attachment, stress and adjustment, confidence and performance, social anxiety, relationship difficulties, sexual dysfunction, personality functioning problems, and other mental health difficulties. We also work with those with learning difficulties and who have experienced substance misuse.