Dr Anna Richards

Dr Anna Richards

I am an HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) registered Counselling Psychologist and member of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and member of the EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) Association UK. 

I can offer psychological assessment, formulation and therapy for many common mental health difficulties including depression and low mood, anxiety difficulties, obsessive compulsive disorder, trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and personality disorder/difficulties. I use evidence-based therapies and tailor them to the needs of the client. 

I have a doctorate in Psychotherapeutic and Counselling Psychology, with core training in person centred therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT). I have further training in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and EMDR Therapy.  

I have worked in the NHS for a number of years with people with complex mental health difficulties. My previous role was the pathway lead for a personality disorder service and I currently work in the NHS as a Principal Counselling Psychologist in the area of staff support in the wake of the Covid 19 pandemic. 

Training and Qualifications: 

• Professional Doctorate in Psychotherapeutic and Counselling Psychology (PsychD). 
• Master of Research in Psychological Methods (MRes). 
• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (B.A.). 
• EMDR parts 1, 2, 3 and 4 
• DBT Foundation Training and DBT Upgrade Training 

 Therapeutic Approaches: 

- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) 

- Trauma focused CBT 

- Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) 

- Person Centred Therapy 

- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) 

- Reflective Practice for teams and groups 

Contact: Mobile 07928 752847