Dr. Robert Watson

General Availability

Weekday Daytimes, Weekday Evenings

British Psychological Society (BPS) Chartered Clinical Psychologist (CPsychol)

I provide Face to Face Psychology and Psychotherapy in Southwark, London

Fees: Individuals £90.00 - 50 minutes
Approximate length of therapy: short term from 1 to 24 sessions
Languages: English

I offer Private Psychology and Psychotherapy Services for these Issues

Abuse, Addiction to Love and Sex, Anger, Anxiety, Bereavement, Bisexual Issues, Childhood Issues, Depression, Fear, Gay Issues, Grief, HIV and AIDS, Identity, Impotency, Internet Pornography Addiction, Internet Sexual Compulsivity, Lack of Meaning in Life, Lesbian Issues, Loneliness, Loss, Low Self Confidence, Low Self Esteem, Men's Issues, Panic Attacks, Personal Growth, Personal Relationships, Personality Difficulties, Personality Disorders (PD), Physical Illness, Psychosexual Issues, Same Sex Relationships, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Behaviour, Sexuality, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI), Trauma, Workplace Issues and Work Relationship Problems

My Psychology and Psychotherapy Therapeutic Approaches

Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Integrative Therapy

I am Registered with these Private Health Insurance Companies to provide Psychology and Psychotherapy

Aviva Health, AXA PPP Healthcare, BUPA, PruHealth

Gender

Male

Clinical Experience in Psychology and Psychotherapy

I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist with over seven years experience of working in the NHS in Sexual Health and Adult Mental Health settings. In these areas, I have worked as a clinician, supervisor, manager and team leader. I also have extensive experience of providing supervision and consultation to other health professionals.

What to Expect during Psychology and Psychotherapy

I aim to provide a safe and non-judgemental environment in which you are able to talk about what is troubling you, respecting of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, nationality, religion or other individual differences.

My approach has always attempted to identify and build on people’s strengths and resources whilst at the same time helping with their problems.

The types of therapy I use depend on what your needs and preferences are, and the best ways of meeting them. Sometimes it makes sense to use one model of therapy to address problems while at other times to draw on several. I most frequently work with people using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) or Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT). The effectiveness of these approaches depends on a trusting and safe therapeutic relationship being built up over time.

If you were thinking about seeing a therapist privately I would invite you to contact me via the 'Contact Me' link above. We would discuss your situation and what kind of help you were looking for so we can decide whether to arrange an assessment appointment. At this meeting I would ask you about what’s been troubling you as well as try to explore other areas of your life so that I can gain a broad understanding of you and your situation.

We would also discuss your needs and how best to address them and I would help you decide whether you need, or could make use of, the therapeutic approaches that I use. If I were not the best person to help you then I would discuss alternative services with you, and if you wish, help you in accessing them.

If you decide to start therapy we would agree on a “therapy plan”. This would detail what we have agreed to work on, the number of sessions, and the obligations we have to each other. Sessions last for fifty minutes. They could be at weekly or fortnightly intervals; it really depends what your needs and wishes are. Therapy is voluntary and you are therefore free to leave therapy at any time.

I offer both daytime and evening appointments, and I can usually see people straight away. If you cancel your appointment within 24 hours of its scheduled time you will still need to pay for the session as this does not give me time to make arrangements for an appointment with someone else.

Clinical Qualifications in Psychology and Psychotherapy

British Psychological Society (BPS) Chartered Clinical Psychologist (CPsychol) since 2001
BPS Accredited Clinical Doctorate Applied Psychology with Clinical Psychology - University College London (UCL) (UK) 2001

I am committed to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in Psychology and Psychotherapy. I abide by the Code of Ethics and Conduct of the British Psychological Society (BPS).

Additional Information

Psychological problems are common, and around half the UK population at some point in their lives, will experience difficulties that would benefit from professional help. It is also the case that a lot of people who could be helped do not seek it because of fears and stigma around mental health problems.

Coming to see a psychologist does not mean that you are mad, or weak, in fact recognising that you may need help can take courage and be the first step to overcoming your problems.

If you have a question not answered on my web profile, please contact me via the green Contact Me button.

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My Consulting Address is in easy reach of: North Lambeth, Southwark, Borough, Elephant And Castle, The Borough, Lambeth, Walworth, Waterloo, Kennington, South Bank, Bermondsey, Blackfriars, London Bridge, Cannon Street, Monument, Oval, St. Pauls, London, City of Westminster, Tower Bridge

Nearest Train Stations: Elephant & Castle, London Waterloo, London Waterloo East, London Bridge, London Blackfriars, Vauxhall, London Charing Cross, London Fenchurch Street, London Cannon Street, City Thameslink

Nearest London Underground Tube Stations: Elephant & Castle, Southwark, Borough, Kennington, Lambeth North

Wheelchair access: No