Dr Charley Blackwell BSc (Hons); DClinPsy

• Psychology BSc (Hons); Newcastle University
• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology; University of Leeds
• 2 Day Introduction to Cognitive Analytic Therapy; ACAT
• Understanding Muslim Mental Health; Cardiff University
• Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy Parts 1-4; EMDR Masterclass (EMDR Europe Accredited Course)

I continue to engage in regular training and development to ensure my knowledge and understanding remains current.

I have worked with people with a range mental health difficulties for over 10 years in a wide variety of roles and settings including hospital and community-based services with adolescents, working-age adults, and older adults. I qualified as a Clinical Psychologist in 2022. 

I have particular experience in working with Neurodivergent people, trauma, and identity or relationship difficulties but I have experience working with a wide variety of presentations and mental health difficulties including:

• Anxiety
• Anger
• Phobias
• Depression and mood difficulties
• Personality disorder
• Unusual experiences / unshared beliefs (often referred to as Psychosis)
• Behaviour that challenges (e.g. resulting from a Learning Disability or Acquired Brain Injury)
• PTSD / cPTSD

I am registered with and regulated by the Health and Care Professions Council as a Practitioner Psychologist (PYL041548). I have an enhanced DBS certificate. 

I am passionate about increasing access to treatment for marginalised groups in society, and using my knowledge and skills to support and campaign for wider social change. I am neurodiversity affirmative, LGBTQ+ friendly, and take an anti-oppressive and anti-racist stance. I welcome suggestions to make my practice inclusive and accessible.