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Meet the Team

I have a small team of Clinical Psychologists who offer a range of skills, knowledge and experience. Each is registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and is committed to providing support that best meets your needs.

 

Feel free to get in touch with me to explore who in the team may be able to help. 

Dr Michael Shankleman

Clinical Psychologist

Michael has worked with many adults and young people to find ways to overcome the burden of anxiety, build confidence and self-esteem and manage the pain of low mood and depression. He has special expertise in helping people burdened by long-term physical health conditions (such as diabetes, CFS/ME, asthma) looking to make positive changes to self-management.

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Michael can offer a safe and confidential space to explore your problems, understand your strengths and find creative and strategic ways to help you move forward in life.

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Michael can see you either online or face-to-face in Finchley, North London. Michael accepts self-funding clients and those registered with the insurance companies Aviva, AXA and Vitality.

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Qualifications

Doctorate of Clinical Psychology, Canterbury Christ Church University (2020)

MSc Health Psychology, City University of London (2013)

BSc Psychology, Cardiff University (2004)

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Narrative Therapy (Level 1) The INT (2023)

Postgraduate Certificate in Systemic Practice, Canterbury Christ Church University (2020)

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Publications

Shankleman, M., Hammond, L., & Jones, F. W. (2021). Adolescent social media use and well-being: A systematic review and thematic meta-synthesis. Adolescent Research Review, 6, 471-492.

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Shankleman, M., Sykes, C., Mandeville, K. L., Di Costa, S., & Yarrow, K. (2015). Standardised (plain) cigarette packaging increases attention to both text-based and graphical health warnings: experimental evidence. Public Health, 129(1), 37-42.

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Dr Vanessa Hunt

Clinical Psychologist

Vanessa's clinical experience enables her to work effectively with teenagers and adults. She will tailor her therapy style to match your needs and will work together with you to help you achieve your goal. Vanessa has worked with a variety of diagnoses, specialising in anxiety, emotional regulation difficulties, low mood, OCD, psychosis and PTSD.

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Vanessa uses her eclectic mix of therapy skills, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Analytic informed Therapy (CAT), flash technique (trauma) and other person-centred approaches.

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Vanessa can see you online (or in York, where she is based). Vanessa accepts self-funding clients and those registered with the insurance companies Aviva, WPA, AXA Health and Bupa. 

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Qualifications

Doctorate of Clinical Psychology, University of Sheffield (2020)

PgCert CBT for Mental and Physical Health Difficulties, University of York (2015)

MSc Psychological Research Methods, Open University (2013)

BSc Psychology with Counselling, University of Huddersfield (2009)

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Trauma-focussed CBT (2023)

Flash Technique for trauma memories (2023)

Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (Level 1) (2022)

Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2) (2022)

Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) (in training)

Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy (in training)

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Publications

Hunt, V., & Delgadillo, J. (2022). Is alcohol use associated with psychological treatment attendance and clinical outcomes? British Journal of Clinical Psychology, 61(2), 527-540.

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Melton, V., & Ledwith, S. (2016). Node-link mapping, an asset? Advances in Dual Diagnosis, Emerald, 9(1), 26-37.

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