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ABOUT

Dr Debbie Ford is an experienced, approachable and compassionate Clinical Psychologist with a 20 year career in the NHS.  She is appropriately registered and regulated by the Health Care Professionals Council (Practitioner Psychologist, HCPC no: PYL24110) and a registered Chartered Psychologist, with the British Psychological Society (BPS).

 

Having run her private practice, alongside her NHS career, for over a decade, Debbie has a proven track record of excellent support and development for individuals, families, teams and organisations across many sectors.​

 

Debbie has held NHS clinical posts across the lifespan, from Paediatrics to Older Adults, and has a special interest in clinical health psychology and trauma, having worked within and alongside Intensive Care teams, for many years. 

 

She has worked extensively in high pressure, high performance NHS clinical and corporate teams, with sensitivity and compassion. More recently, she has occupied a Consultant grade role, in a large London NHS trust, leading Adult/paediatric ICU, Cardiac and Respiratory NHS staff support services. 

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Debbie is an accomplished teacher and trainer, and holds lecturing roles and University College London, and Brunel University. She has also taught and trained staff across the NHS, Charity, and Corporate sector. â€‹

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Debbie has also appeared on ITV, in the Award Winning 'Finding Derek', with Kate Garraway, talking about Intensive Care psychology, loss and hope. She has also featured in The Independent, providing high quality and regulated input into TV and media. 

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

  • Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, 2009

  • Masters in Counselling Psychology, 2006

  • Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology, 2002

  • BSc (Hons) Applied Psychology, 2001

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Additional professional trainings:

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  • EMDR pt 1,2,3. Richman EMDR training 2011-2013

  • Various Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) trainings

  • Group Reflective Practice, ACP 2010

  • Group Facilitation Training, Gestalt Centre, 2020

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Featured Psychologist 'Finding Derek', Kate Garraway award winning documentary, ITV.

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MISSION

Dr Debbie Ford believes in delivering approachable, humanising psychology services. She wears her values on her sleeve and believes no-one is immune to struggle. 

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It is her mission, alongside her trusted colleagues, to ensure individuals, families, teams and organisations can access high quality, regulated and professional care, that truly connects to the strengths people have and provides timely solutions for the challenges faced.

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We want to help people to be the best they can be, in spite of what we face on our journey.

Working at home

SERVICES
(Fees reviewed annually. Please email drdebbieford@protonmail.com, for current rates)

  • Individual psychological assessments

    • Please Contact for current fees (90 minutes comprehensive assessment)​

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  • Evidence-based therapeutic intervention inc. CBT, ACT, EMDR

    • Please Contact for current fees (Standard session 50 minutes)​ 

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  • Group and team psychological interventions

    • Based on hourly rate (Travel expenses in addition)​

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  • Psychological teaching and training

    • Based on hourly rate (Travel expenses in addition)​

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  • Clinical Supervision Services

    • Psychological Professions: £110 (60 minutes)​

    • Other HCP groups on request

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  • Leadership/Performance support (Email drdebbieford@protonmail.com, for more information)

    • 'Reignite' personal development and mentoring package £600. Includes 3 1:1 online sessions (45mins), and tailored resources.

    • 'Renew' tailored leadership development. Designed for 1:1 or team interventions. Exploring barriers to growth, setting goals and renewing your approach to leading within your practice, team or organisation. 

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  • Organisational consultation and Staff Wellbeing support

    • Bespoke quotations​

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