Health Psychology in Whitstable, Kent
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I am a Doctor of Health Psychology and
Chartered Psychologist (C.Psychol) based
in Whitstable, near Canterbury, Kent.
I work with people who are experiencing psychological difficulties (e.g. stress, worry, low mood, anxiety, depression), and/or living with the effects of chronic illness (e.g. diabetes, arthritis). I specialize in 'Acceptance and Commitment Therapy' (ACT) although I have experience and training in a range of psychological approaches (e.g. stress management, chronic illness management, cognitive behavioural therapy) and I am therefore able to tailor therapy to the needs of the individual client.
My health psychology practice is informed by more than 10 years experience in health psychology research and teaching. My research focuses on the effects of stress on the body and psychological implications of living with chronic illness - this has involved developing and evaluating psychological interventions, working with people experiencing stress as well as those with physical health problems (e.g. diabetes, arthritis). I have published in medical journals and psychology journals and have authored a book on the topic of relationships between the mind and body (CLICK HERE for details). I teach health psychology at the University of Kent in Canterbury and I am a BPS-approved supervisor for health psychology trainees.
If you feel that your quality of life has been affected by psychological difficulties or physical health problems and would like to speak to a Health Psychologist, please contact me to arrange a consultation. The links at the top of this page provide further information about health psychology and the type of therapy offered as well as details of my training and qualifications.
I am a Doctor of Health Psychology and
Chartered Psychologist (C.Psychol) based
in Whitstable, near Canterbury, Kent.
I work with people who are experiencing psychological difficulties (e.g. stress, worry, low mood, anxiety, depression), and/or living with the effects of chronic illness (e.g. diabetes, arthritis). I specialize in 'Acceptance and Commitment Therapy' (ACT) although I have experience and training in a range of psychological approaches (e.g. stress management, chronic illness management, cognitive behavioural therapy) and I am therefore able to tailor therapy to the needs of the individual client.
My health psychology practice is informed by more than 10 years experience in health psychology research and teaching. My research focuses on the effects of stress on the body and psychological implications of living with chronic illness - this has involved developing and evaluating psychological interventions, working with people experiencing stress as well as those with physical health problems (e.g. diabetes, arthritis). I have published in medical journals and psychology journals and have authored a book on the topic of relationships between the mind and body (CLICK HERE for details). I teach health psychology at the University of Kent in Canterbury and I am a BPS-approved supervisor for health psychology trainees.
If you feel that your quality of life has been affected by psychological difficulties or physical health problems and would like to speak to a Health Psychologist, please contact me to arrange a consultation. The links at the top of this page provide further information about health psychology and the type of therapy offered as well as details of my training and qualifications.
Dr Kate Hamilton-West
BSc. PhD. C.Psychol. Health Psychologist
