Dr Shoshanah Lyons, MA, MSc, Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy)Chartered Clinical Psychologist (C.Psychol) I am a chartered clinical psychologist with specialist experience in child, adolescent and family mental health. I also have extensive experience in working with adults, as individuals or couples. I am able to offer the following psychological services:
What kind of difficulties do I work with? As a clinical psychologist I work with people who feel stuck with a wide range of difficulties. Through the trusting and confidential therapeutic relationship, I work collaboratively with people to support them in overcoming their challenges. For concerns in children, young people or whole families, common problems can include: · Anxiety· Low mood· Trauma· Post-traumatic stress disorder· Bereavement· Behavioural disruption· Attachment difficulties· Unsettled routines like eating and sleeping· School refusal· Relationship conflict· Guidance on positive parenting· Parental separation· Family adjustment to stressful life events For adults, I can work with a diverse range of difficulties, including:
What is my area of specialism? I have specialist experience in the assessment and treatment of trauma and PTSD, in children, adolescents and adults. What therapies do I use?I integrate a number of key psychological therapies, depending on what fits best with the client. This is decided in a collaborative way and is flexible and dynamic. Therapies I offer are:
My ValuesAs a chartered member of the British Psychological Society (www.bps.org.uk) I am bound by their Code of Ethics, which includes a clear commitment to client confidentiality. I value authenticity and transparency in the therapeutic relationship and like to be guided by what the client feels is most meaningful to explore. Fees
Fees for services are available on request. I am a registered provider for health insurance companies, and also work with individuals who are self-funding. For those self-funding, an initial no-obligation consultation either over the telephone or face to face can be offered at no charge, giving an opportunity for the client to consider whether they feel comfortable working with me.
Venues
My clinics are based in Brighton and Eastbourne (Sussex). Other areas can be covered on request.