Dr. Meadhbh Raftery
Counselling psychologist (HCPC registered)
Accreditation
Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Clinics At
Wigmore St. & Online
Fees
£170 Individual
£190 Couple
Age Group
18+
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About Dr Meadhbh
Dr Meadhbh is a counselling psychologist who specialises in bespoke personal therapy tailored to the needs of each individual client she sees. Expect to feel coached and empowered when you see Dr Meadhbh. She brings neuroscience, contemporary psychodynamic theory, philosophy, and a repertoire of evidence-based skills and techniques such as those from the person-centred approach and third wave cognitive behavioural therapies.
Dr Meadhbh is passionate about harnessing psychology and neuroscience to help her clients to achieve new levels of success both personally and professionally. She is particularly skilled with helping high achievers to reach their goals
Approach
Dr Meadhbh’s work is informed by a uniquely diverse skillset which ranges from neuroscience to philosophy to sport. She takes a pluralistic and integrative approach to psychotherapy. This means incorporating ideas from different fields and psychological models to provide the highest standard of personalised care for each client. Dr Meadhbh skilfully incorporates evidence-based techniques from the person-centred approach, psychodynamic theory, and cognitive behavioural therapy. Her work is grounded in humanistic values and ethics.
Evidence shows that the real relationship between a client and their therapist is one of the most important factors in determining whether therapy will be effective (Norcross & Karpiak, 2023). Dr Meadhbh’s work is characterised by core principles of trust, honesty, and genuine care. She provides a safe and confidential space in which you can explore anything that might be troubling you.
Experience And Qualifications
Dr Meadhbh has a BSc (Hons) in psychology, an MSc (merit) in the psychology and neuroscience of mental health, and a PsychD in counselling psychology. She has over a decade of experience working with people with mental health difficulties, which includes extensive NHS experience – in neurology, mental health, forensic mental health, and specialist CAMHS – as well as in the education sector and charity work.
Specialization
- Anxiety Treatment
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Depression Treatment
- Grief and loss Therapy
- Health anxiety
- Jealousy
- LGBT Counselling
- Self-esteem related issues
- Pain Management
- Relationship Issues
- Relationship Breakup
- Perfectionism
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Trauma
- Sleep Disorders
- Insomnia Treatment
- Social Anxiety Treatment
- Stress Management
- Substance Abuse Treatment
- Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)/ Worry
- Attention Deficit Disorder ADD/ADHD – Assessments and Information
- Emotional difficulties
- Family Therapy
- Panic Attacks
- Psychosomatic Symptoms
- Weight Loss
