What do I mean by Trauma?
My practice offers psychological therapy for trauma-related difficulties, including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Complex PTSD (C-PTSD) and the effects of disrupted or harmful early relationships, sometimes described as attachment injuries or wounds.
I work with people whose difficulties relate to experiences such as threatening events, repeated or prolonged trauma, childhood emotional neglect and significant loss. Assessment helps us understand how these experiences have affected you and identify an appropriate approach to treatment.
My extensive training in EMDR enables me to apply this to a broader range of mental health conditions where symptoms can be traced back to having to cope with exposure to past stressful life events. As with the obvious ‘big T’ traumas highlighted above, exposure to less overt distressing life events (“little t” traumas) can be treated just as effectively. Examples of these more ‘insidious’ adverse life experiences can be bullying, discrimination, emotional neglect, relationship breakdown, chronic ill health, loss and critical parenting. Exposure to these types of adverse events can make us more vulnerable to developing psychological issues later in life, especially if life throws further difficulties and complications which it invariably does. As adults we can find ourselves frustrated by how we seem to ‘cope poorly’ with challenges in life compared with others. We can often feel that we self sabotage progress or feel ‘stuck’ and ‘held back’ from maximising our full potential.
Will our contacts be confidential?
Everything we discuss will remain confidential and thus would not be shared without your permission. I may take written notes in the session but I am registered with the Information Commissioners Office therefore all personal information is managed in line with the General Data Protection Registration (GDPR).
What are the steps involved in order to start therapy?
- A free 20 minute telephone consultation will be arranged in order to obtain general information regarding your reason for seeking psychological therapy. It is also an opportunity to gain a sense of whether I ‘fit’, interns of personality styles.
- If you are interested in taking this further, then an initial assessment/consultation will be arranged, either face to face or video link. This could take from 60 -90 minutes and it will involve the completion of a number of screening/assessment questionnaires. These are sent via a secure electronic platform (NOVOPsych) prior to our meeting. The results can be summarised in either a standard outcome letter or a more comprehensive AI assisted psychological report including recommendations of future treatment packages. This letter or report could be presented to your GP in order to assist them in appropriate referral for therapy within the NHS.
- However, if you decide to proceed with therapy with myself, then a therapy contract will be agreed including cost and other terms and conditions.
How many sessions will I need?
Towards the end of the initial assessment/consultation meeting I am able to form a ‘good enough’ idea of what an effective ‘treatment package’ would entail that would be tailored for your individual needs. The packages typically fall into the categories of short term – 6 to 8 sessions, medium term – 8 to 12 sessions and longer term 12 – 20 sessions. Where a ‘block’ treatment package is agreed, flexibility will be incorporated to allow for cancellations or spacing between sessions.
Fees
Standard psychological assessment and report — £150
Includes a 90-minute clinical interview, administration and interpretation of relevant questionnaires using NovoPsych, and a standard AI-assisted report summarising the initial assessment.
Psychological assessment and comprehensive report — £175
Includes the assessment described above, together with a more detailed AI-assisted psychological evaluation report covering the assessment findings, psychological formulation and recommendations for treatment.
About AI-assisted reports
I use NovoPsych and NovoNote to support assessment and report preparation. I personally review and, where necessary, revise each report to ensure it accurately reflects my assessment and professional judgement. I remain responsible for the final report and all clinical recommendations.
Integrative psychological therapy, including EMDR where appropriate — £100 per 60-minute session
I use specialist software designed for psychological practice, including NovoPsych and NovoNote, to support assessment and report preparation. Where AI assists with drafting reports, I personally check and revise the content. All clinical conclusions and treatment recommendations reflect my professional judgement, and I remain responsible for the final report.
I undertake continuing professional development and keep up to date with relevant professional guidance on the safe and ethical use of AI in psychological practice, including confidentiality, data protection and clinical oversight.
What if I require urgent help.
Dr Taylor is unable to offer emergency help during times of crisis. If you require help urgently, please contact your GP or NHS 111 for advice, or go to your local A & E department.
How is therapy delivered?
Therapy can be face to face, video link or telephone or a combination where required.
Dr Taylor does not visit people at their own home.
Where is therapy delivered?
I have access to a range of locations in the South Devon, I also offer online therapy.
My face to face clinics locations are:
- Torbay Osteopaths, 50 Fore St, Mary Church, Torquay, TQ1 4LX
