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Specialises in

• Behaviour Therapy
• CBT with Exposure and Response Prevention (CBT with ERP)

• Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)

• Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Offers

• Video and telephone consultations

About me

ABOUT ME:
I am a Chartered Psychologist and an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society (BPS). I have a breadth and depth of experience in the principles and application in the field of psychology which spans over 30 years. I am a fully Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist registered with the British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapists (BABCP). Additionally I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and a member of the EMDR-Association UK and Ireland.
I am also trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Compassion Focused Therapy(Compassionate Mind Training).


QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

I have worked within the Private and Public sectors (including in the NHS). I have experience of working in a wide variety of clinical and research contexts within the UK.

Within the NHS have I worked at many NHS Trusts such as the St Thomas ‘ and Guys Pain Management Unit, as well as within IAPT services.

My qualifications include an MSc in Health Psychology and an MSc in Organisational Psychology and my PhD Doctoral thesis is on Occupational Stress and Psychological Wellbeing.

I have a background as a lecturer and taught on both undergraduate and Masters course in both these fields. Additionally, I have worked as a Business Psychologist running Assessment centres, Conflict resolution and Team Building sessions. This has given me a broader understanding of the impact of Organisational factors on an individuals’ overall Wellbeing.


MY APPROACH TO PRACTICE:

I use evidence-based therapy, in line with NICE Guidelines to treat adults 18 plus across a diverse range of mental health and psychological difficulties.

I take an integrative approach to therapy. I specialise in providing
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) - Compassionate Mind Training
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

I believe working collaboratively with each individual ensures the therapy I deliver is bespoke and tailored to meet each persons’ specific needs. I value the importance of developing a sound, trusting therapeutic relationship. I have found this enables therapy to be effective and draws on the individuals’ strengths and resilience. Allowing the therapeutic arena to be a safe and comfortable space assures a person feels able to share difficult and challenging issues.
My goal is to empower the client with skills and techniques enabling them to move forward in life, and to maintain progress after therapy is completed.


MY AREAS OF INTEREST:

I have worked with individuals with diverse mental health difficulties.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD),
Depression
Stress
Anxiety disorders
Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Health Anxiety
Social Anxiety
Panic Disorder
Phobias
Low Self Esteem
Adjustment Disorder
Sleep problems
Dermatillomania
Trichotillomania
Long term conditions such as Chronic Pain
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

MY AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST:

Stress:

My Doctoral thesis is on Occupational Stress and Psychological Wellbeing. This has given me a unique and in depth understanding of the impact of stress on a clients Wellbeing.


Long Term Conditions (LTC):

Having completed long term conditions training in St Thomas’ and Guys NHS Trust I treat both individuals and have also written and run LTC groups for the NHS -Chronic Pain and Fatigue Groups.

I draw on my diverse skill set and extensive experience in the field of Psychology in delivering therapy.

Areas of interest

I have worked with individuals with diverse mental health difficulties.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD);Depression; Stress; Anxiety disorders-Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD); Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD);Health Anxiety; Social Anxiety; Panic Disorder; Phobias; Low Self Esteem; Adjustment Disorders; Sleep problems; Dermatillomania; Trichotillomania;
Long term conditions such as Chronic Pain; Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Specialist interests and expertise in the following physical conditions

• Pain management

• Long Term Conditions

Medical secretaries

• Dr. Kanchi Gunaratna
• London Consulting Rooms Battersea London SW8 4DN
• 07742 099414
• dr.k@drkpsychology.uk