Dr Sarah Sproson

Clinical Psychologist

Dr Sarah Sproson qualified as a clinical psychologist in 2002, gaining her doctorate at the University of Exeter. She has worked in various NHS settings focusing on working with client groups that have complex needs. In addition to her role in the NHS, she has been practising in the private sector since 2008.

Dr Sproson has experience in the treatment of anxiety, depression, bereavement and loss, eating disorders, personality disorder, psychotic experiences, adjustment disorder, work related stress, chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic pain, managing physical health issues, relationship issues, alcohol and substance abuse, impulsivity, and emotional dysregulation. Dr Sproson is also experienced in working with individuals diagnosed with neurodevelopmental disorders.

Dr Sproson has training in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Mindfulness-based therapy, and is an accredited Schema therapist. She works with individuals, families, couples and carers of all ages. She can provide training and supervision in psychological approaches and can provide psychologically based solutions to teams in non-health settings.

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Marina Hilleary

December 9, 2024 No Comments

Dr Marina Hilleary is a Clinical Psychologist working in the NHS and private practice. She completed her BSc in Psychology at the University of Exeter, graduating with first-class honours and was subsequently awarded an MSc in Mental Health Studies and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King’s College London.

Dr Hilleary has 9 years of clinical experience in various NHS mental health settings, her current position being on a Specialist Adolescent Team at a Community Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS). She has a specialist interest in working with children, young people and their families and has worked with young people presenting with a wide range of difficulties including depression, low self-esteem, anxiety (specific phobias, GAD, social anxiety, separation anxiety, panic and OCD), PTSD, behaviours that challenge and additional neurodevelopmental needs.

Dr Hilleary is experienced in carrying out comprehensive psychological assessments (including cognitive assessments) and recognises the importance of working towards a shared understanding of the presenting difficulties to enable a positive therapeutic outcome. She draws on a range of evidence-based psychological therapies and models, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Mindfulness-Based approaches. In addition, Dr Hilleary utilises systemic family approaches when working with young people and their families.

Dr Hilleary adopts an integrative, compassionate and person-centred approach to engage young people, building their motivation to participate in decisions around their care plan and achieve their therapeutic goals. She works creatively with her clients and, where appropriate, alongside any of their important support systems.