Dr Michelle Haslam
Chartered Clinical Psychologist (CPsychol, DClinPsych, PhD, Bsc)
I am a senior clinical psychologist with over 20 years experience working in a variety of settings, mostly within adult NHS mental health services and more recently private healthcare. In the early stages of my career I specialised in eating disorders, completing a PhD in this field prior to my Clinical Psychology doctorate, which explored the link between interpersonal difficulties and eating disorders. I worked in NHS eating disorder services for around 5 years post qualifying and more recently have worked in services for complex trauma, depression and anxiety.
I am a warm and compassionate integrative therapist, meaning that I am trained in and draw upon a variety of approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, and parts work. I am person-centered, tailoring your sessions to your needs and preferences. I aim to assist you in building on any resources you may already have and consider your wellbeing from a holistic perspective. I am neuro-divergence informed, trauma-informed, trained and experienced in EMDR and trauma-focused CBT. I have lived experience of recovering from complex trauma.
I am an intersectional feminist, LGBTQ+ friendly, and an anti-racist practitioner. I have expertise in cultic dynamics and coercive control in high-demand groups, intimate partner violence and psychological abuse. I am passionate about holding awareness of the impact of socio-political factors on mental health, and the risk of pathologising the individual for coping strategies that may have once served a protective function.
Services
Psychological therapy
I offer specialist assessment and individual therapy for a wide range of difficulties such as:
- anxiety
- persistent low mood
- acute or complex trauma
- dissociative difficulties
- eating disorders and body image
- addictions
- self-esteem, shame
- relationship difficulties
- non-monogamous relationship and polyamory challenges
- domestic abuse, emotional and psychological abuse
- sexual abuse and trauma
- institutional abuse and betrayal, spiritual and religious trauma
- work-related stress and burnout
- women’s issues
I am currently offering online sessions only. Please get in touch for a free telephone consultation to help you decide if I am a good fit for you.
I offer a sliding scale fee based on your current circumstances, please get in touch via the contact page to discuss further.
I am HCPC registered and a Chartered member of the British Psychological Society (BPS). I am registered as a provider via several private insurance companies, meaning that I could be able to offer you talking therapy via your private healthcare insurance. Please get in touch for my provider registration numbers.
You can find my therapist profile on Psychology Today here.
Clinical Supervision
I offer clinical supervision for other psychologists, please get in touch to discuss your needs
Teaching and training
I offer training on cultic dynamics, spiritual abuse and the dark side of the mindfulness movement
Contact
You can email me at Enquiry@drmichellehaslam.co.uk or use the contact page on this website. I may be working at the time of your contact but aim to respond within one day
