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Dr Marie-Claire Whyte
Clinical Psychologist
QUALIFICATION(S)
Doctorate Clinical Psychology
PhD, Department of Psychiatry, Psychosis Research, University of Edinburgh
PROFESSIONAL BODIES
Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), EMDR UK Registered Member, Interpersonal Psychotherapy UK
LOCATIONS
The Loft Clarkston
CONTACT
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Profile Information
Dr. Marie-Claire Whyte is a Clinical Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). She has 16 years post qualification experience in both adult and child and adolescent mental health, offering assessment and evidence based psychological interventions across a range ofemotional and behavioural issues, including anxiety, depression, grief, and post trauma responses. She draws on several evidence-based models, including cognitive behavioural, inter-personal, and attachment, and has specific training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT); Trauma Focused CBT; Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT).
Marie-Claire takes a collaborative, strengths-based approach, with the aim of providing a safe, reflective space in which to reach a shared understanding of a person’s difficulties, their values, and best hopes. She views the therapeutic relationship as the foundation to this understanding and change. Marie-Claire specialises in child and adolescent mental health, and continues to work part-time in the NHS. Marie-Claire can offer consultations remotely via zoom, or in person at the Greenbank Rooms. She offers a free 15 minute consultation to briefly discuss needs and ensure she is the best fit for you.
Qualifications
2005-2008- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, University of Edinburgh
2001-2004- PhD, Department of Psychiatry, Psychosis Research, University of Edinburgh
1995-1999- MA (Hons) Psychology, University of Glasgow
Professional Registrations
Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
EMDR Association UK and Ireland
Interpersonal Psychotherapy UK
Specialisms
Stress, Generalised anxiety and worry, Social anxiety, Health Anxiety, Phobias, Panic attacks, Depression, Recurrent/complex depression and/or anxiety, Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), Low self-esteem, Bereavement and grief reactions, Adjustment to life events, Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Complex PTSD, Parenting interventions and support, Emotional dysregulation, Anger, ADHD Autism and neurodivergence support, IBS, Chronic illness, Chronic pain management, Neuropsychological difficulties, Anorexia Nervosa, Eating disorders and issues (excluding anorexia nervosa), Self-harm, Suicidal thoughts, Psychosis, Bipolar Disorder
Therapy Approach
Behavioural therapy, Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), Schema therapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Diagnostic assessments of neurodivergence, Supervision of other professionals
Age Specialism
Adults (18+), Adolescents (12+), Children (up to age 12), Older Adults (65+)
Accepted Insurance Providers
AXA, Aviva, WPA, Bupa