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Dr Michelle Hamill - Consultant Clinical Psychologist

DClinPsy, MSc, BA Hons Psychology, PGDip CAT.

"Dr. Hamill is incredible. She is very professional, truly kind, understands you fully and is so capable of tuning into exactly what the problem is and how to combat it. She has helped me a tremendous lot in a short amount of time and I would recommend her to everyone. If I could have given 6 stars I would!"

Dr Michelle Hamill is a highly skilled Consultant Clinical Psychologist, with over 20 years of invaluable experience in adult mental health. Michelle's commitment to advancing mental well-being sees her offer therapeutic interventions tailored to a diverse spectrum of emotional, physical, and relational challenges across adulthood. From mild concerns to complex presentations, Michelle offers support for challenges including, but not limited to, anxiety-related conditions, trauma-induced experiences such as PTSD and complex trauma, grief and bereavement, as well as adjustment and relationship-based difficulties. She also offers comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological assessments. Her expertise extends to navigating life transitions such as long-term health conditions, retirement, and assuming caregiving roles, among others. This comprehensive approach ensures that clients receive tailored support for their unique circumstances.

Grounded in theoretical foundations and guided by the latest evidence-based practices and guidelines, Michelle upholds the highest standards of psychological care and treatment delivery. With a warm, compassionate, and empathetic approach, Michelle fosters a safe and genuine therapeutic space, empowering individuals to explore their concerns and effect meaningful change. She places great emphasis on building a robust therapeutic alliance, collaboratively delving into the roots of clients' challenges, and tailoring bespoke treatment plans replete with practical skills to meet their specific needs and aspirations. Michelle adopts an integrative and holistic approach to facilitate clients' insight, cultivate healthier coping strategies, and nurture personal growth and resilience. Her practice is characterised by adaptability, wherein, drawing upon various psychological frameworks, she crafts a customised therapeutic toolbox that harnesses clients' strengths, values, and preferences.

Michelle's dedication to promoting mental wellness extends beyond clinical practice. Within the NHS, she has overseen a dynamic team of clinical psychologists, championing excellence in care provision and actively addressing disparities in access through compassionate collaboration and advocacy. Central to her mission is the dissemination of knowledge through teaching, training and supervision, and where she is a staunch advocate for embedding research into clinical settings.

As a published author and esteemed member of professional bodies including the British Psychological Society (BPS), the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Association for Cognitive Analytic Therapy (ACAT), Michelle exemplifies unwavering integrity and adherence to the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct.