Psychological & Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Services
Clinical Psychology Bristol is provided by Dr Lisa Frankland, an experienced clinical psychologist who has worked in NHS-commissioned services since qualification in 2001. Alongside her work for statutory services Lisa has run a private practice since 2005.
Clinical Psychology Bristol uses the knowledge and experience that Lisa has from working in primary and secondary mental health services, to bring clinical psychology directly to clients and instructing professionals.
Clinical Psychology Bristol provides therapy, training, supervision, consultation and legal services across Bristol, the south west of England and South Wales.
If you are someone looking for help from a clinical psychologist, or a health professional looking to improve patient care in your service, or a legal professional looking for high quality, informed assessments then please contact us.
We are happy to discuss your needs and if we are not able to help then we may be able to suggest someone who can.
Qualifications and Registration
Lisa has a doctorate in Clinical Psychology and is registered as a clinical psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Lisa is accredited as a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) and is eligible for accreditation as a CBT trainer and supervisor.
Therapy
Clinical Psychology Bristol provides formulation-driven, evidence-based therapy for the full range of psychological difficulties encountered from adolescence through to later adulthood. The approach used by the service draws on a broad breadth of psychological research and theory and adheres to the provision of evidence based practice.
The service provides predominantly Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) which is currently a treatment of choice recommended in a range of NICE guidelines for mental health disorders.
Dr Lisa Frankland is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist who is also accredited as a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist. In addition to protocol-based CBT treatments, Lisa is skilled in the use of formulation driven psychological interventions for more complex issues. This work is informed by DBT, mindfulness practice and Compassion Focused Therapy. Lisa has completed level 4 EMDR training. These approaches are used in collaboration with a client where it is indicated that they may be of use.
Lisa specialises in the treatment of trauma, and is experienced in the treatment of distress at times of transition, such as leaving home to study at university and starting a family.
What is CBT?
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, is a talking therapy. It has been proved to help treat a wide range of emotional and physical health conditions in adults, young people and children. CBT looks at how we think about a situation and how this affects the way we act. In turn our actions can affect how we think and feel. The therapist and client work together in changing the client’s behaviours, or their thinking patterns, or both of these.
CBT works
There is a great deal of research evidence to show that CBT works effectively in reducing distress from a range of conditions. This research has been carefully reviewed by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE).
NICE provides independent, evidence-based guidance for the NHS on the most effective ways to treat disease and ill health. CBT is recommended by NICE for the treatment of anxiety disorders.
What can CBT help with?
NICE recommends CBT in the treatment of the following conditions:
anxiety disorders (including panic attacks)
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
depression eating disorders
obsessive compulsive disorder
schizophrenia and psychosis
bipolar disorder
eating disorders
There is also good evidence that CBT is helpful in treating many other conditions, including:
chronic fatigue
chronic pain
physical symptoms without a medical diagnosis
sleep difficulties
anger management
ADHD
CBT can be used if you are on medication which has been prescribed by your GP. You can also use CBT on its own. This will depend on the difficulty you want help with.
Information taken from BABCP.com
Legal Services
Dr Lisa Frankland is a clinical psychologist experienced in the assessment, formulation and treatment of all mental health disorders but with a special interest in Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. She has over 20 years post-doctorate experience in the provision of psychology services.
Lisa Frankland is registered as a clinical psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council and as an accredited CBT therapist with BABCP.
Supervision & Training
Supervision
Dr Lisa Frankland is a supervisor experienced in providing services to individuals and groups looking to improve their practice of clinical psychology and or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
Supervision can be provided for individuals or groups and is guided by a supervision contract agreed with the supervisees. The supervision contract identifies the aims of supervision and the methods that the supervisee would like to use to achieve them. The aims and goals may focus on increasing skills or the consideration of process issues but would identify the areas that the supervisee would like to develop within a defined time period. All supervision contracts are reviewed regularly to ensure that the supervisee is having their needs met by the supervision.
Training
Clinical Psychology Bristol provides training for health and social care professionals as well as businesses looking to train their staff in stress management and mood awareness.
Dr Lisa Frankland is an experienced professional with many years experience in training a variety of professional groups. Training workshops can be developed or adapted to meet your needs and timing.
Previous training workshops include :
Mental Health Professionals
The use of formulation in understanding complex cases
CBT for psychosis
Integrating CBT skills into routine practice
Building CBT skills
Use of psychology and CBT in Home Treatment Teams
GP Training
Short CBT interventions in general practice
Co-ordination of full day mental health workshops
Primary Care Teams
The impact of depression and anxiety in smoking cessation
Primary Care Mental Health
Provision of case management supervision
Working with anxiety disorders and depression
Psychiatry Training
CBT theory and practice
Clinical Psychology Doctorate
Theory and practice of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
