Clinical Health Psychology

What we do

Welcome to Clinical Health Psychology, Bradford. We hope that you will find out more about the services we offer and how to access them.

Clinical Health Psychology provides specialist services to adults and children who have a range of physical and psychological needs. We are based at St Luke’s Hospital, Bradford.

Some of our services offer talking therapy for people with a physical health condition, and others assessments of cognitive (thinking or memory) skills and behavioural needs. We provide three main services to people accessing healthcare in the Bradford district:

Clinical and health psychologists, counsellors and specialist social workers are trained to understand the effects of having a health condition on emotional wellbeing, and can help people understand and approach the challenges they are facing through talking.

Our psychologists, counsellors and specialist social workers are an integral part of our healthcare teams, and support the psychological care of patients alongside their medical needs. You’ll find more information about the services we offer, and how to access them, below.

Our mission

Developing understanding, inspiring hope, supporting change.

The Clinical Health Psychology Service is committed to improving the psychological care of people in Bradford who have a physical health condition and are accessing medical care within Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Please contact the department if you would like to find out more about the services we offer or discuss making a referral.

Contact details

If you would like any further information about Clinical Health Psychology please contact the department between 8am – 4pm, Monday – Friday.

Please leave a message on our answerphone if you are calling outside these times.

Address
Top floor, Extension Block
St Luke’s Hospital
Little Horton Lane
Bradford
BD5 ONA

Patient enquiries
Telephone: 01274 365176

We use the BT text relay service for patients who are deaf or hearing impaired. To contact us ring 18001 01274 365176.

Accessibility

Please see the AccessAble pages on the Psychology department at St Luke’s Hospital.

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Patient information leaflets

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Interested in joining our team?

Our talented and compassionate staff help care for a diverse population, making Bradford a special place to work. Choosing the right people is key to our success. If you think you’ve got what it takes to join us, please email careers@bthft.nhs.uk to discover more about our latest opportunities.

Who we are

Adult Psychology
Andrew Beck Consultant Clinical Psychologist
Robert Whittaker Consultant Clinical Psychologist
Merry Hill Consultant Clinical Psychologist
Katherine Wright Clinical Psychologist
Kate Ryder Clinical Psychologist
Jo Charsley Clinical Psychologist
Sarah Taylor Clinical Psychologist
Maxie Scheske Clinical Psychologist
Kiran Nazir Health Psychologist
Sarah Faithorn Principal Systemic Psychotherapist
Kate Holt Psychotherapist
Claire O’Nions Senior Psychological Therapist
Aamnah Rahman Psychological Therapist
Fiona Purdie Lead Psychologist for Staff Support
Lucy Smith Counsellor
Robyn Allen Counsellor
Child Psychology
Andrew Beck Consultant Clinical Psychologist
Fameeda Ansari Consultant Clinical Psychologist
Vicki Lee Clinical Psychologist
Claire Mitchell Clinical Psychologist
Chloe Doughty Clinical Psychologist
Beth Carrington  Clinical Psychologist
Stephen Giles Specialist Social Worker
Elaine Phelan Specialist Child Development Practitioner
Lisa Smith Children’s Wellbeing Practitioner
Lauren Oxtoby Higher Assistant Psychologist
Neuropsychology
Janet Hodgson Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist
Helen Toone Clinical Neuropsychologist
Jeetender Ghag Clinical Psychologist in Neuropsychology
Charlene Thwaites Clinical Psychologist
Admin Team
Carol Walker Administration Services Manager
Louise Stafford Secretary
Chenice Taylor Secretary
Lynne Maddison Secretary/PA to Consultant Child Psychologist
Paige Mawson Receptionist/Clerical Assistant

FAQs

How can I access the service?
Patients are usually referred by their GP or another member of their healthcare team such as a consultant, doctor, specialist nurse, physiotherapist or dietician. Please contact us on 01274 365176  if you would like to find out more or discuss making a referral.

How long would I need to see the clinician for?
The number of sessions people need varies. This will be discussed and decided with you at your first appointment, but may change during therapy. It is very important that you attend the planned sessions with your psychologist/counsellor in order for them to be as effective as possible. If you need to cancel your appointment please contact the department as soon as possible using the contact details provided on your appointment letter.

Is there a waiting time for appointments?
We will try to see you as soon as possible however there may be a wait for an appointment. If there is a wait we will let you know how long this is likely to be.

Where will I be seen?
Outpatient appointments are mainly held in the Horton Wing at St Luke’s Hospital in Bradford.  Some clinics are also run at Bradford Royal Infirmary and in the community such as at GP surgeries. If you are in hospital the psychologist or counsellor may arrange to see you on the ward, in a private room where possible.

If you would prefer to have remote sessions, we can offer appointments by telephone or video.

What about confidentiality?
Confidentiality is an important part of working with a psychologist or counsellor. For more information see our Confidentiality in Clinical Health Psychology booklet.

Can I bring someone with me to the appointment?
We understand that attending new appointments can cause people to feel nervous or anxious and therefore we often allow people to bring someone with them. Please contact the department if you wish to discuss this further. After the initial appointments you may be encouraged to see your psychologist or counsellor alone in order for sessions to be most effective.

Can you provide an interpreter?
If English is not your first language we are able to provide an interpreter for sessions in order to allow you and the therapist to communicate more effectively.  Our interpreters are employed by Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and work within the same confidentiality boundaries as us. Please let us know if you require this support when you are referred.