Dr. Donna O'Connor

I am a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist (HCPC# PYL35337). I have 12 years of experience of working in NHS mental health services. I initially worked as a CBT therapist with both child and adult populations before obtaining my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Liverpool in 2017. Since then I have worked in NHS primary care mental health services and in the private sector specialising in working with adults who experience common mental health problems such as depression, anxiety & post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). I tailor a range of therapeutic approaches to provide a holistic therapy that matches each individual’s particular needs. I place a strong emphasis on providing a warm, accepting, and therapeutic environment for clients to safely and collaboratively explore the underlying reasons for their difficulties, develop effective coping skills and achieve personal well-being.

Therapies Offered:

 
  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)

  • Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)

  • Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • My therapeutic work is also informed by Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT)


Difficulties I can help with:

 
  • Anxiety/Stress/Worry

  • Panic

  • PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)

  • Depression/Low mood

  • Low self-esteem

  • Relationship difficulties

  • Difficulties coping with life transitions, life-changing events

  • Early traumatic and abusive experiences

  • Difficulties with anger