Alison Hamley Clinical Psychology online Skype, Facetime and Zoom therapy

ACCESSING MY SERVICES REMOTELY

During the Covid-19 pandemic I offered to work with clients remotely using Zoom. It proved to be an invaluable tool to ensure continuity of service during lockdowns and enforced social distancing measures. I was able to adapt EMDR to be delivered remotely following guidelines developed by the EMDR Academy in the UK. I continue to offer remote sessions to improve access for clients based in other parts of the country or those who might find it difficult to attend traditional office-based services. I can offer sessions to clients overseas as well and I have a lot of experience of working with ex-pats living overseas. I have found video-based therapy to be just as effective as face-to-face sessions. My impression has been confirmed by other therapists as well as in the research literature. For example, see Backhaus et al.

I welcome clients from all over the UK and internationally (for example, I have had a lot of experience with ex-pats living overseas).

HOW MY SERVICES ARE REGULATED
I am registered with the British Psychological Society (BPS) and the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC). BPS: The British Psychological Society is the representative body for psychology and psychologists in the UK. It is responsible for developing, promoting and applying psychology for the public good. Chartered membership of the BPS indicates the highest standard of psychological knowledge and expertise. HCPC: The Health & Care Professions Council regulate health and care professionals in the UK to protect the public. Only professionals meeting their standards of training, professional skill and behaviour are allowed to be on the register.