Welcome to Dorset Psychology

Psychological Therapy for Adults and Young Adults in Dorchester

About Dorset Psychology
I'm Dr Sharon Winward, a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with over twenty years experience.

Alongside my independent practice, I also spend part of my week working in the NHS, leading a team of psychologists who work with adults accessing our community mental health teams.

I work with people with a range of difficulties across the spectrum of severity, and provide supervision and training to the staff working alongside them.

I have specialised in a number of evidence based therapies including Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and compassion based approaches.

I have an Honours Degree in Psychology: a Masters Degree in Health Psychology: a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and a Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy.

I am registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and am a member of the EMDR Association UK. I have an enhanced DBS.
What to Expect
In coming to see a psychologist, it is important to have a safe and confidential space, in order to find an approach that works for you.

Together we can start to make sense of your situation, and find ways of making change for the better.

We would work collaboratively to help you draw on your strengths, to allow you to move forward in your life, at your own pace, in your own time and with support.

We only draw on therapies with a strong evidence base, that are clinically indicated for the difficulties you are experiencing. This may include:

Depression
Anxiety, Generalised Anxiety & Social Anxiety
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Work Related Stress
Phobias and Fears
Life Transitions and Change
Insomnia and Sleep Issues
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Relational Issues

I have specialised in working with people recovering from trauma, whether that be a one off unexpected traumatic event, or more complex longstanding issues such as childhood abuse and neglect.

Fees and Payment
Fees and Payment
Sessions are offered online or face to face and start with an initial assessment

Therapy sessions last approximately 50 minutes and will be charged at £120 a session

Appointments will not be charged if cancelled within 48 hours of the appointment time

Contact me

  • 1 Ringhill St, Poundbury, Dorchester, UK
  • The Rooms are located in the heart of Poundbury, near the Queen Mother's Square

Registration form and policy agreement

Please complete this form when you are asked to register.
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Confidentiality Agreement.  

All of the information we discuss in sessions will be confidential unless we have reason to believe that you or another person is at risk. In most circumstances we will have a conversation about this and decide what to do next and who to contact.    However in some circumstances we may need to alert other people to keep you and or others safe before discussing this with you first.   Session notes will be safely stored in a locked cabinet in accordance with our Professional Body Code of Conduct.

Cancellation Policy
It is possible to cancel your appointment in advance without incurring a charge.
There is no charge for cancellation with 48 hours or more notice 
Cancellation between 24-48 hours notice will incur a 50% session fee
Cancellation with less than 24 hours notice = full fee 
You can cancel your appointment by email.

Payments:

Payments are requested to be made by bank transfer following each session.




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