DR RACHEL SCHOFIELD

BA (Hons), MSc, MSc, PG(Cert), PsychD

Please note I am not currently taking on any new clients.

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Deciding to start therapy with a new therapist can be a daunting prospect. I think that it is important to spend time developing a safe and genuine therapeutic relationship to help you contextualise your difficulties and think together about ways to process these and to move forward. 

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I am a registered clinical psychologist with over seven years experience working within various mental and physical health teams in the NHS. I predominantly use a narrative therapy approach but as a clinical psychologist I am able to draw on a number of different psychological therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) and systemic practice. 

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I am currently working in cardiac psychology at a busy London NHS hospital. I enjoy supporting people to consider the impact of their physical health on their emotional wellbeing, identity and relationships. I have an interest in supporting clients to think about their own values and what matters to them at different stages of their life, including at the end of their life. 

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Becoming a clinical psychologist was a career change for me. I worked in international development and global health before deciding that I wanted to spend my time working directly with people and supporting them with their difficulties. I feel like being able to be with someone as they are discussing what matters most to them is a privilege.