Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
CurrentResponsible for assessing and treating depression, GAD, Insomnia, OCD, panic disorders and phobias using low intensity cognitive behavioural therapy. Trained in CBT for insomnia, weight management and CBT for Long term conditions. Responsible for stepping patients up if necessary and signposting to relevant services. Liaise with GP’s, A2i, IST, OPMH, CMHT, crisis team, police, safeguarding team and child services. Facilitate CBT courses to groups of around 15 patients. In person and via zoom. Part of the research team looking into patient drop out in a primary care setting. Patient drop out within Talking Therapies poses a major concern. Our research intends to provide some understanding on the rationales for patients dropping out of talking therapies so that we can improve our service and practice with the goal of improving access to psychological therapies