After qualifying as a Clinical Psychologist in 2008, I worked in a variety of settings such as NHS, outpatient and inpatient CAMHS, outpatient and inpatient adult forensic, various schools where I supported children with learning difficulties. At the moment, I am entirely dedicated to expand my private practice where I also see clients covered by AXA Health, Cigna, Aviva, Healix and Bupa insurances.
I have undergone extensive training in various areas of psychology and I follow the highest standard of professional code of practice set by the Health and Care Professions Council. I attend clinical supervision and undertake regular professional development training in order to apply current research and interventions.
I hold professional liability insurance and I am fully clear by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
I utilize an integrative approach which means that I am able to use a variety of techniques to better suit each person's needs. My intervention can include, ICBT, mindfulness, brief psychodynamic therapy, trauma focused CBT and principles of Positive Psychology. I work with all age ranges and with a variety of conditions such as, ADHD, ASD, attachment disorders, trauma, OCD, depression, anxiety, amongst other problematics.
In 2008, I conducted a research on the Analysis of the Concept of Psychic Trauma in Winnicott and Kohut. Here I explored how our early attachments may impacts the relationship with ourselves and with others and how much this may contribute to the development of various mental disorders.
In 2012, I completed the Triple P training (Positive Parenting Program) delivered by Queensland University, as part of a Multi-level, parenting and family support strategy. This was designed to reduce the prevalence of behavioural and emotional problems in children and adolescents. The model aimed to enhance parents' self-sufficiency in interacting with their children in instrumental, social and emotional care-giving contexts.
In 2015, my BPS Certificate in Clinical Supervision enabled me to became a clinical supervisor. Since then, I have provided supervision and consultation to other clinicians, assistant psychologists and healthcare workers.
In 2017-2018, I gained my BPS Certification in Trauma Treatments in London, which enables me to provide Trauma Focused CBT when working with trauma and/or PTSD.
Since 2019, I have also been developing my training and work with individuals diagnosed, or, with suspected ADHD. I have conducted diagnostic assessments and skills training. My approach is Integrative with focus on Compassion based principles.
Carla Aguiar Psychology
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