About Becky Whitfield
My Background
I have extensive experience of working with people in psychological and therapeutic roles, having worked in mental health, community therapy, third sector and NHS settings since 1997.
My first degree was in Psychology and Sociology (BSc), after which I have trained as a Counsellor (PGdip), a Counselling Psychologist (MSc), and a Systemic Psychotherapist (MA).
I have worked with families in adult mental health and children’s and young people’s settings, with severe mental health challenges as well as in primary mental healthcare.
I am an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society, which recognises my years of experience and contribution to the field of psychology.
Some of the issues I have worked with:
Trauma
Grief & Loss
Conflict In Relationships
Psychosis
Anxiety
OCD
Autism
Attachment
ADHD
Depression
Suicide
Self-Harm
Health Issues
Eating Distress
School Avoidance
Parenting
Domestic Violence
Bipolar Disorder
Fostering & Adoption
Sexual Abuse
Life Transition
Drug & Alcohol Misuse
Divorce & Separation
Identity Issues
I specialise in working with families where one or more members (adult or child)
are struggling with a mental health difficulty.
Therapy Qualifications
- MSc in Systemic Psychotherapy (AFT accredited), Tavistock & Portman NHS Foundation Trust, 2023
- Full EMDR Training, parts 1-3, Richman EMDR Training, 2015
- Postgraduate Certificate in Family Therapy & Systemic Practice, Kensington Consultation Centre, 2007
- Qualification in Counselling Psychology, British Psychological Society, 2003
- MSc in Counselling Psychology, University of Sussex, 2003
- Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling (BACP accredited), University of Bristol, 2000
Professional Registrations
- British Psychological Society – Chartered Counselling Psychologist and Associate Fellow, 133172
- Health & Care Professions Council – Registered Practitioner Psychologist, PYL21956
- UK Council for Psychotherapy – Accredited Family & Systemic Psychotherapist, 2011191071
- Association for Family Therapy Member, 74368277
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