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About

Julien E.JPG

Dr Julien Edwards

Clinical Psychologist
CBT, DBT, ACT & NVR

 

Professional qualifications, accreditations and memberships

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, 2012

Psychology Postgraduate Conversion Course, 2005

Finalising Post Graduate Diploma in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (Intensive Training), 2022

Registered with Heath Care Professions Council (HCPC)

My professional experience

 

I am an HCPC registered senior Clinical Psychologist with over 10 years post-qualifying CAMHS NHS experience working across inpatient and community settings in North London, notably Haringey CAMHS. As a clinical psychologist, I am a specialist in the assessment and treatment of mental health problems and psychological distress and have developed expertise working with children and young people and their families/carers, including those with Autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders. I am committed to helping people make meaningful changes in their lives through effective psychological therapy and have worked with a broad range of ages and complex presentations.

 

Some of the approaches that I draw upon include, amongst others:

 

· Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy for low mood, stress, anxiety, sleep difficulties, post-traumatic stress and psychosis.

· Dialectical Behaviour Therapy for problems with regulating emotions, relationships and suicidal thoughts and urges.

· Prolonged Exposure for Adolescents and Trauma-Focussed CBT for post-traumatic stress.

· Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for anxiety and mood difficulties, along with help to find meaning and value in life.

· Non-Violent Resistance Parenting groups which have been shown to be effective to help parents of children young people with neurodevelopment disorders or behavioural challenges, and/or who may be adopted or have experienced developmental trauma.

 

In addition, I have significant experience assessing and working with children and young people with neurodevelopmental disorders such as ADHD and Autism, and I am trained at administering the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2). I have offered and run many groups for both parents (Non-Violent Resistance, Autism Awareness and DBT for Parents of Adolescents) and Young People (such as anxiety, stress, DBT etc).

Personal Approach

When I first meet children, young people and/or their parents or carers, we jointly evaluate together what they may be struggling with and I help to provide clarity, develop goals and devise a treatment approach and plan. For me, it is really important to think about what is the life the person would ideally like to lead and how to get there. I work with kindness and compassion, and I aim to create a safe, trusting and validating environment to enable change and empower children and young people.

 

 

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