Dr Madeleine Tebbet

BSc. (Hons) DClinPsych. CPsychol.

My name is Dr Madeleine Tebbet and I am a compassionate and experienced Clinical Psychologist. I have gained chartership status from the British Psychological Society (BPS) and I am also registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). After qualifying with a doctorate from Oxford University I spent a number of years working for the world renowned Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust before setting up my independent practice.

I am trained in working with individuals, couples and families across the life span who present with a range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, behavioural difficulties, eating concerns, stress, relationship problems and famliy issues.

Therapy should be a collaborative process and as a Clinical Psychologist it is my job to work with my clients to identify what will work best for them. I am trained in a range of theoretical models including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Systemic/Family Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Behavioural Therapy and Compassion focussed therapy. This broad training enables me to be a truly integrative therapist and tailor my interventions appropriately for each client I meet.

I specialise in working with children, parents and parents-to-be and I have a particular passion for working with individuals and families during the perinatal period (conception to baby’s 1st birthday). Pregnancy and the birth of a new child is a period of immense change. Though this can be a joyous period in life it can also be a challenging time. I specialise in working with perinatal difficulties such as antenatal anxiety/depression, postnatal anxiety/depression, miscarriage, still birth and pregnancy after a loss. I am also trained in the Watch, Wait and Wonder approach and Incredible Years babies. These programmes focus on developing positive attachments between parents and their babies.

I aim to maintain the highest quality and standards in all my work. In order to achieve this  I undertake regular clinical supervision, and attend regular training sessions and Continuing Professional Development workshops. I adhere to the professional codes of ethics and conduct set out by the British Psychological Society and Health and Care Professions Council. I am also registered with the ICO which is responsible for the enforcement of the Data Protection Act 1998.

Children and Young People

As parents we want to see our children happy and thriving, when something appears to be getting in the way of this early intervention can be crucial. I can offer assessment and intervention for a range of childhood psychological difficulties. When working with young children interventions will often be focussed on helping you to help your child. I work to support both pre-schoolers and children up to 10 years old.

I offer support for difficulties including:

• Anxiety
• Phobias
• Challenging behaviour
• Fussy Eating
• Sleep difficulties
• Self Esteem
• Relationship difficulties

I also offer specialist parenting support based on the principles of positive parenting.

Adults

I offer support for a range of difficulties and my training in a range of theoretical models helps me to be truly client focussed in my work. Some of the presenting problems I can offer help with are:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Stress
• Phobias
• Bereavement

I am an approved professional for all the major insurance companies.

Pregnancy and Postnatal Difficulties

The transition to parenthood can be an immensely challenging time.

I offer a specialist perinatal psychology service for parents and parents-to-be who find themselves struggling with this transition. I can help with a number of presenting difficulties including:

• Antenatal Anxiety
• Antenatal Depression
• Emotional Impact of Fertility Issues
• Postnatal Anxiety
• Postnatal Depression
• Birth Trauma
• Pregnancy loss
• Pregnancy following a loss
• Preparing for Birth and Parenthood
• Adjustment to Parenthood
• Parent- infant attachment difficulties.
• Parenting - The Early Years

If you would like further details about how I may be able to help during pregnancy and early parenthood please do not hesitate to contact me.