Clinical Psychologist in Durham
Qualified, Registered, Clinical Psychologist
We offer in-person therapy appointments at Durham Psychology clinic, or on line psychology appointments, for a wide range of mental health issues with experienced clinical psychologist/s near you. Our colleague Clinical Psychologist has a local Psychology clinic.
Private Clinical Psychologist in Durham
In-person Clinical Psychology appointments in Durham with Dr Lisa Tomlinson
If you are looking for a Clinical Psychologist in Durham, National Clinical Psychology Service offers private, face-to-face psychology appointments with Dr Lisa Tomlinson.
Dr Lisa holds an in-person psychology clinic in Durham on Fridays, subject to availability. She works with adults and teenagers, and online appointments are also available if these are more convenient for you.
You do not need to know exactly which type of psychological therapy you need before getting in touch. The first step is simply to tell us a little about what you are experiencing and what you would like help with.
Contact us for a free, no-obligation initial consultation about seeing a Clinical Psychologist in Durham.
Durham Clinical Psychology Clinic – At a Glance
Clinical Psychologist: Dr Lisa Tomlinson
In-person appointments: Fridays
Location: DH7, on the north-west edge of Durham City
Who Lisa works with: Adults and older teenagers
Individual appointments: £120
Other types of work: Fees discussed and agreed depending on what is required
Online appointments: Also available
Parking: On-street parking nearby
Public transport: Bus stop close to the clinic; around 15 minutes by bus from central Durham
Initial enquiry: Free and without obligation
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What Can a Clinical Psychologist Help With?
Your problems do not have to fit neatly into one diagnosis or be limited to just one difficulty to benefit from psychological therapy.
People may contact us for help with difficulties such as:
- anxiety and excessive worry
- depression and low mood
- trauma and difficult past experiences
- PTSD
- stress and feeling overwhelmed
- difficulties managing emotions
- low self-confidence or self-esteem
- relationship difficulties
- attachment and interpersonal difficulties
- panic attacks
- work-related stress
- adjusting to difficult life events or changes
- difficulties linked to earlier life experiences
- addictive behaviours or substance use
- complex or longstanding psychological difficulties
Sometimes several difficulties overlap. One advantage of working with a Clinical Psychologist is being able to look at the wider picture and develop a psychological understanding of how different issues may be connected.
If you are unsure whether Dr Lisa is the right psychologist for what you are experiencing, please contact us. We can discuss your needs before you decide whether to arrange an appointment.
Parents or carers looking for psychological help for an older teenager are also welcome to enquire about whether an appointment with Dr Lisa may be suitable.
Private Psychology and Therapy in Durham
People seek help from a Clinical Psychologist for many different reasons.
Psychological Therapies Available
Dr Lisa uses an integrative approach, which means therapy can be adapted rather than using exactly the same method with everyone. We are all unique, and Lisa aims to tailor psychological therapy to the individual rather than expect the individual to fit a particular therapy.
Depending upon your needs, her work may draw upon approaches including:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
CBT looks at links between thoughts, emotions and behaviour and can help identify patterns that may be contributing to distress or keeping difficulties going.
More about COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL THERAPY
Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
Compassion Focused Therapy can be particularly helpful when self-criticism, shame or difficulty being compassionate towards yourself are important parts of the problem.
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
EMDR is a psychological therapy that may be used when working with trauma and distressing experiences.
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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Ideas and strategies from DBT can help some people better understand and manage intense emotions and difficult patterns of behaviour.
More about DBT
Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) informed work
CAT-informed approaches can be useful for understanding repeated patterns in the way someone relates to themselves and other people, including patterns that may have developed through earlier experiences.
More about COGNITIVE ANALYTIC THERAPY
Lisa may use elements from more than one approach where clinically appropriate. The aim is to develop an individual approach based upon a psychological understanding of you and your particular difficulties.
What Happens at Your First Psychology Appointment?
Your first appointment provides time to talk about what has brought you to therapy and what you hope might change.
You do not need to arrive with everything organised in your mind or know how to explain your difficulties perfectly.
Dr Lisa will ask questions to help build an understanding of what you have been experiencing, relevant aspects of your history and circumstances, and what you would like help with.
Together you can begin considering what may be contributing to your difficulties, what may have been blocking you from being able to make the changes you want by yourself, and what form of psychological therapy may be most useful.
There is no expectation that you should disclose everything immediately. Developing a therapeutic relationship in which you feel able to talk openly is an important part of psychological work.
For older teenagers, how parents or carers are involved can be discussed according to the young person’s age, individual circumstances and needs.
In-Person Psychology Appointments in Durham
For some people, being in the same room as their psychologist feels preferable to meeting by video.
Dr Lisa currently offers private face-to-face Clinical Psychology appointments in Durham on Fridays.
The clinic is in the DH7 area, on the north-west edge of the Durham City area, making it convenient for people living or working in Durham and surrounding areas of County Durham who would prefer to attend psychological therapy in person.
The clinic is around 15 minutes from central Durham by bus, with a bus stop close to the venue. On-street parking is available nearby.
The building has disabled access. If you have particular mobility, sensory or other accessibility requirements, please mention these when you enquire so that we can check the arrangements you need before your appointment.
For privacy, full directions and details of where to attend can be provided when your appointment is arranged.
Appointments are arranged in advance. Please contact us rather than attending the clinic without an appointment.
Psychological Therapy for Adults and Teenagers in Durham
Dr Lisa offers psychological assessment and therapy to adults and teenagers.
Adolescence and early adulthood can bring particular pressures and changes. Difficulties with anxiety, mood, emotions, relationships, self-confidence, past experiences or other aspects of life can sometimes begin to interfere with education, family life, friendships or day-to-day wellbeing.
Psychological therapy provides an opportunity to understand what may be happening and to consider ways of moving forward which take account of the individual person rather than focusing on a label alone.
If you are a parent or carer enquiring on behalf of an older teenager, please contact us and tell us a little about the difficulties they are experiencing. We can advise whether Dr Lisa’s experience and current Durham availability appear suitable.
Prefer Online Therapy?
You can still work with an experienced Clinical Psychologist if travelling to Durham is difficult or if you simply prefer appointments from home.
Dr Lisa also provides online Clinical Psychology appointments, and National Clinical Psychology Service has Clinical Psychologists offering remote therapy to people across the UK.
Some people choose online appointments throughout therapy, while others particularly value the option of meeting their psychologist face-to-face.
Please ask us about the options currently available.
Why See a Clinical Psychologist?
Clinical Psychologists receive extensive postgraduate training in understanding psychological difficulties, assessment, formulation and different forms of psychological therapy.
Rather than simply selecting a therapy from a list of symptoms, a Clinical Psychologist can develop an individual psychological formulation: an understanding of how your experiences, circumstances, thoughts, emotions and ways of coping may fit together.
This can be particularly useful when difficulties are complicated, longstanding or involve more than one area of life.
Dr Lisa is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Practitioner Psychologist.
[See Dr Lisa’s full profile here]
Looking for a Private Psychologist in Durham?
Taking the first step towards psychological therapy can sometimes feel difficult.
You do not have to decide whether you definitely want therapy before contacting us.
Tell us briefly what you would like help with and that you are interested in the Durham clinic with Dr Lisa Tomlinson. If you are enquiring for an older teenager, you can tell us this too.
We can let you know about current availability and help you consider the next step.
Durham clinic appointments
Clinical Psychologist: Dr Lisa Tomlinson
Who Lisa sees: Adults and older teenagers
Location: DH7, north-west of Durham City
In-person clinic: Fridays
Parking: On-street parking nearby
Public transport: Bus stop close to the clinic; approximately 15 minutes by bus from central Durham
Accessibility: Disabled access to the building; please contact us about any individual access requirements
Online appointments: Also available
Registration: HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist
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Tel: 0330 223 1844
Email: ncps@clinicalpsychologyservice.co.uk
Frequently Asked Questions About Seeing a Clinical Psychologist in Durham
Do you offer face-to-face psychology appointments in Durham?
Yes. Dr Lisa Tomlinson offers private in-person Clinical Psychology appointments at the Durham clinic on Fridays, subject to availability.
Where is the Durham psychology clinic?
The clinic is in DH7, on the north-west edge of the Durham City area. It is approximately 15 minutes from central Durham by bus, with a bus stop close to the venue and on-street parking nearby. Full directions are provided when an appointment is arranged.
Is the Durham clinic accessible?
The building has disabled access. If you have particular mobility, sensory or other accessibility needs, please tell us when you enquire so that we can check the arrangements required for your appointment.
Does Dr Lisa see teenagers in Durham?
Dr Lisa works with adults and older teenagers. If you are a parent or carer enquiring for a teenager, please contact us with some brief information about their age and the difficulties for which you are seeking help so that we can advise whether Dr Lisa may be suitable.
Who provides the Durham appointments?
Face-to-face appointments in Durham are offered by Dr Lisa Tomlinson, an experienced HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist with more than ten years of NHS experience.
Do I need a diagnosis before contacting a Clinical Psychologist?
No. People approach a Clinical Psychologist for many different reasons, and you do not need to know your diagnosis or which therapy you require before making an enquiry.
What kind of therapy does Dr Lisa offer?
Dr Lisa uses an individualised approach and can draw upon several psychological therapies and models, including CBT, CFT, DBT, EMDR, CAT-informed work and C-BIT where appropriate.
Can I have online appointments instead?
Yes. Online Clinical Psychology appointments are also available. Please contact us to discuss whether you would prefer face-to-face appointments in Durham or remote sessions.
How do I enquire about an appointment in Durham?
Contact National Clinical Psychology Service by telephone, email or through the confidential enquiry form and mention that you are interested in seeing Dr Lisa Tomlinson at the Durham clinic. We can then advise you about current availability.
Contact Details
Do get in touch, to make an appointment.
If needed, talk briefly to an experienced Consultant Clinical Psychologist (no charge) about which Clinical Psychologist you could have an appointment with, best suited for your needs.
We will help guide you through. We hope you consider taking your first step to psychological change with us.
Tel: 0330 223 1844 (calls charged the same as calling 01 and 02 numbers, including from mobiles)
ncps@clinicalpsychologyservice.co.uk
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Other Services Provided
- Clinical supervision, consultation and mentoring to other professionals;
- Bespoke staff training to organisations;
- Organisational interventions to improve staff relations and functioning;
- Medico-legal psychology assessments and reports, including personal injury psychology reports and therapy, court mandated therapy, social services required therapy.