Dr. Karina Woldt, Clinical Psychologist

 

in Dumfries

 

I am a  kind, compassionate and enthusiastic Psychologist with over 19 year experience of working within the NHS providing psychotherapy for people with various mood issues including  depression, anxiety disorders such as Panic attacks, Obsessive Compulsive disorders, agoraphobia, relationship issues, trauma and chronic health problems etc. More recently I worked with people with chronic health issues and mood problems and prior to that also within addiction difficulties

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I tend to be very compassionate and person centered in my style and can draw from a variety of treatment approaches.  This helps in providing therapy as there is not "once size fits all". We  are all different thus  different treatment techniques suit different  people. We will thus after an initial assessment session discuss what would be most suitable for what you have been through and  for your own preferences.  Never give up if perhaps a previous treatment has not worked for you. Most of my clients do return after  their initial consultation and finish a full course of treatment successfully ( see client testimonials).   I do think that my very approachable, kind and non-judgemental nature helps people feel comfortable to open up in therapy. We would  usually decide together after the initial assessment session what approach to take and what is likely to benefit you the most. 

 

I am registered with HCPC under : PYL 22887 and fulfill requirements for chartership as a Clinical Psychologist under the British Psychological Society.  For anything you are unhappy about the HCPC  can be contacted for complaints.

 

Clinical Psychologist require a much longer training than counsellors, requiring an graduate Psychology degree, previous work experience to than finishing a three year doctorate course, which gives you a good grounding in working with a variety of client groups and therapy skills.   Training until being fully qualified last at least 7-8 years  and is in the last 4 years practical in nature with lots of supervision of client work. Thus Clinical Psychologist are highly qualified  mental health experts with a variety of in depth experience of working in different mental health areas and using different approaches throughout.  In comparison to that most Counselling degrees tend to  much shorter an give less broader work experience generally.  However, not everyone will need a psychologist. If you are unsure what you may require just ask. 

 

I myself have been through tough times in my life and know how this can affect my mood negatively. So I had to readdress my life balance/ past and learn new ways of coping. This I  think has helped me in being really empathic with the struggles people that visit me go through. I practice mindfulness meditation regularly as a way of keeping myself in balance and  staying focused and relaxed.

 

Notice my main private hours available are on  Wednesdays /Thursdays  daytimes mainly. Evening sessions  occasionally are available on Wednesdays ( 6.30-7.30pm only). I can be often full currently but will always get back to you and advise when I have availability again.  I do offer currently face to face sessions ( masks tend to be required) or online sessions.

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