With over 20 years psychology experience in mental health and substance misuse, working in NHS services and in partnership with social care and third sector organisations, I understand the challenges of delivering high quality services within a tight financial envelope.
I offer consultancy aimed at helping you to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of your service. I can work with you to develop the psychological mindedness of your organisation, to bring about improved outcomes for service users as well as more healthy, supported staff. I offer bespoke training to improve awareness and understanding of mental health problems, as well as skills to help your staff manage their own and/or their service user’s mental health needs.
Specialist areas of expertise include:
Personality disorders
Anxiety
Depression
Self-harm & suicidal ideation
Alcohol & drug use
Mindfulness
Motivational enhancement
Cognitive behavioural approaches
Bespoke packages to support the mental health needs of your staff can include:
Development of a strategic approach to supporting mental health within your organisation
Psychoeducation to staff teams/managers
Strategies for self-monitoring
Self-help skills
When and how to seek expert support
Bespoke packages to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of your service can include:
Assessment and formulation of areas of difficulty
Consultation with staff/management teams
Recommendations on potential solutions
Service audit & evaluation
Care pathways & system mapping