Dr. Catherine Bois

​Dr Catherine Bois is a chartered clinical psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).  She is a chartered member of both the BPS division of clinical psychology and the division of neuropsychology.  Qualified since 2018, she also has over 14 years' experience working in psychology and mental health.

 

Catherine also has a strong research background in mental health and is an author and contributor to several published papers in peer-reviewed journals. She holds a PhD in the division of psychiatry at the University of Edinburgh.

 

Catherine is passionate about providing her clients with a safe and person-centred approach, centered around a strong therapeutic alliance. Her core values are centred around advocacy, inclusion and compassion. She is focused on using a holistic approach to a client's difficulties, tailoring it to the client's individual values and setting up achievable therapeutic goals.

 

As a clinical psychologist, she has worked in an NHS setting for 9 years, delivering both individual and group therapy. She has worked within a wide range of NHS settings, including neurological rehabilitation services, adult, older adult, neuropsychology and clinical health settings.  She is confident in tailoring evidence-based approaches to the individual, using CBT, ACT and compassion-focused therapy.

 

Catherine has experience working with most psychological difficulties and is confident working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, chronic physical illness, self-esteem and confidence. 

 

She has a special interest in working with clients with neurological conditions, functional neurological disorders, and brain injury (traumatic and acquired).

 

Catherine offers a reduced rate for self-funding clients (£100 assessment, thereafter £90 per session) and is also registered with Bupa.  Catherine offers sessions via Zoom as well as face-to-face appointments.  Her clinic days are usually Wednesday afternoons, with morning/after-work slots available on Thursdays and Fridays.