Beatriz Sanchez Curtis

 

Clinical Psychologist

I provide psychological services to adults who might be experiencing some emotional difficulties or struggling at a particular time in their lives.  I offer a confidential and collaborative space to reflect upon these and to explore ways of addressing them.

I offer both short-term and long-term treatment.  In short term treatment, anything from 6 to 20 sessions, we can focus on clearly defined goals.  In long-term treatment, we can be more explorative and be able to deal with the roots of the problems, providing a more significant internal shift. This type of treatment can sometimes continue for a year or two.

After a brief initial chat on the phone, I would normally offer one or two consultations to assess in depth what the difficulties are, and discuss what the treatment might look like. If we think I am not the right person to help, I would normally make recommendations.

The talking therapy I provide is influenced by psychoanalytic theories and practices.  We would keep your personal history and cultural background in mind, as well as focusing on the present.  I can draw upon other therapeutic models, including cognitive and behavioural approaches, when more direction and structure is needed.

The following are some of problems I can work with:

-        Interpersonal difficulties

-        Depressive mood

-        Anxiety

-        Low self-esteem

-        Stress

-        Burnout

-        Neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism and ADHD, in highly functioning adults

-        Difficulties with adjusting to a significant and stressful event or life changes

-        Adults who have suffered adversities during childhood, including abuse

Training, qualifications and experience

I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist and specialist in Psychotherapy, with extensive clinical experience.  I am also a lecturer in Counselling and Psychotherapy in Higher Education.

I studied Psychology in Spain and since 1998 I have worked in mental health services in the UK. I obtained a Master’s degree in Psychotherapy from the Tavistock Clinic in London in 2003, and became qualified as a Clinical Psychologist in 2010. 

I have experience working with clients across the lifespan. As well as in my private practice, I have worked in a variety of setting in the private and charitable sector in the UK, such as in mental health hospitals, outpatient clinics and in the work place with the corporate sector. 

 

Registrations and memberships

I am registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and with the British Psychological Society (BPS).

 

Contact details

Mobile number: 0792 5900 530

Email address: beatrizsanchez@bspsychology.com