Adjustment difficulties
Alexithymia
Anger Management
Anxiety
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Autism spectrum disorders (ASD)
Binge eating
Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)
Chronic pain
Complex PTSD
Coping with a long-term health condition
Depression
Emetophobia (vomit phobia)
End of relationship difficulties
Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)
Grief
Health anxiety
Insomnia
Job challenges
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
Other mental health concern
Panic disorder
Perfectionism
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Prolonged grief
Psychosexual difficulties
Relationships
Self-esteem
Sleep difficulties
Social phobia
Stress
Stress management
Tic disorders
Tourette syndrome
Trauma (general)
Weight management
Dr
Richard Pearson
 
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Clinical Psychologist
BSc Psychology, DClinPsy

Richard is particularly motivated to help people build on their strengths and resilience, whilst also working collaboratively to reach their goals.

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Insurers

Axa
Aviva
Vitality
Cigna
Zurich
Travelers
Case Managers

Languages

English

About me

Richard is a warm, compassionate and down to earth Clinical Psychologist who draws from a range of psychological models to provide the most appropriate and effective therapy for the people he supports so they can achieve their goals. Richard has worked for the NHS for over 10 years in a variety of roles. He is registered as a Practitioner Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Richard completed his training as a Clinical Psychologist between 2011-2014 at the University of Hull. He has worked predominantly in hospital settings since qualifying as a psychologist within the NHS. Richard has worked with many people to help them find more stability in their lives through providing individual therapy or working with families and support networks. As well as working in the NHS, Richard works as a freelance therapist and has done for the last 6 years. Richard has a keen interest in supporting people who have experienced trauma in their lives and has gained a lot of experience as an Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapist since training in 2020. Richard has extensive Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) experience following his training as a psychologist and through his day to day work. In addition to this, he has experience in providing Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT). Richard has completed further training in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT).

Area I can help with

Adjustment difficulties
Alexithymia
Anger Management
Anxiety
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Autism spectrum disorders (ASD)
Binge eating
Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)
Chronic pain
Complex PTSD
Coping with a long-term health condition
Depression
Emetophobia (vomit phobia)
End of relationship difficulties
Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)
Grief
Health anxiety
Insomnia
Job challenges
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
Other mental health concern
Panic disorder
Perfectionism
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Prolonged grief
Psychosexual difficulties
Relationships
Self-esteem
Sleep difficulties
Social phobia
Stress
Stress management
Tic disorders
Tourette syndrome
Trauma (general)
Weight management

Types of therapy I offer

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Mindfulness Based Interventions
Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Trauma-focused CBT (TF-CBT)
Full Psychological Assessments (60-90 minute)

Qualifications

Health & Care Professionals Council
Membership
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2014 - present
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Work experience

NHS
Clinical Psychologist
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2015 - present
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Education

University of Hull
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
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2011 - 2014
University of Hull
Psychology
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2008 - 2011
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