Alexithymia
Anger Management
Anxiety
Anxious personality disorder
Binge eating
Bipolar spectrum disorders
Burnout
Chronic fatigue
Coaching
Complex PTSD
Coping with a long-term health condition
Dependent personality disorder
Depression
Dissocial (antisocial) personality disorder
Emotionally unstable personality disorder (EUPD)
End of relationship difficulties
General wellness
Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)
Grief
Health anxiety
Histrionic personality disorder
Insomnia
Medically unexplained symptoms (MUS)
Narcissistic personality disorder
Obsessive compulsive (anankastic) personality disorder
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
Other mental health concern
Panic disorder
Paranoid personality disorder
Perfectionism
Personality disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Prolonged grief
Psychosis
Relationships
Schizoid personality disorder
Self-esteem
Sleep difficulties
Social phobia
Stress
Stress management
Trauma (general)
Women's health
Dr

Laura Bettney

 
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Clinical Psychologist

DClinPsy

Warm, collaborative Clinical Psychologist with 15+ years' experience. Specialising in anxiety, trauma, psychosis, neurodiversity and complex difficulties.

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Insurers

Axa
BUPA
Cigna
Zurich
Travelers
Case Managers

Languages

English

About me

Starting therapy can feel daunting, especially if you've been managing distress for some time. I offer a warm, collaborative approach, helping you make sense of anxiety (including OCD, panic, social anxiety, health anxiety), low mood, trauma, dissociation, relationship challenges, low self-esteem, and neurodiversity-related concerns. Many of my clients have complex or overlapping experiences and want a thoughtful, tailored approach rather than a one-size-fits-all model. I draw on a range of evidence-based therapies including ACT, CFT, CBT, trauma-focused models, and schema-informed work, adapting to your needs and pace. My aim is to create a safe, steady space where you feel understood, supported, and able to work towards the changes that matter to you. I am a HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years' experience in NHS and private settings. In addition to therapy, I also provide psychological assessments and expert witness reports for court, supporting people following trauma, injury, or complex life events. I have particular experience working with neurodivergent clients, offering a neurodiversity-affirming approach that respects individual communication, processing and sensory needs. Whether you're new to therapy or returning after previous experiences that didn’t feel like the right fit, I aim to meet you where you are, and help you move forward.

Area I can help with

Alexithymia
Anger Management
Anxiety
Anxious personality disorder
Binge eating
Bipolar spectrum disorders
Burnout
Chronic fatigue
Coaching
Complex PTSD
Coping with a long-term health condition
Dependent personality disorder
Depression
Dissocial (antisocial) personality disorder
Emotionally unstable personality disorder (EUPD)
End of relationship difficulties
General wellness
Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)
Grief
Health anxiety
Histrionic personality disorder
Insomnia
Medically unexplained symptoms (MUS)
Narcissistic personality disorder
Obsessive compulsive (anankastic) personality disorder
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
Other mental health concern
Panic disorder
Paranoid personality disorder
Perfectionism
Personality disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Prolonged grief
Psychosis
Relationships
Schizoid personality disorder
Self-esteem
Sleep difficulties
Social phobia
Stress
Stress management
Trauma (general)
Women's health

Types of therapy I offer

Couples Therapy
Solution Focused Therapy
Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Psychosis (CBTp)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Full Psychological Assessments (60-90 minute)

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