Psychological Therapies

The Psychology Department is made up of one Head of Psychology and three HPC Registered Clinical Psychologists and a Psychology Assistant.

The Clinical Psychologists cover all four wards offering individual therapy, group therapy, staff supervision, risk assessments, staff training programmes and consultation. Individual psychological assessment can incorporate aspects of mental health, personality characteristics, cognitive ability, and neurological functioning.

A broad range of therapeutic approaches are utilized, including:

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
  • Problem Solving Therapy
  • Substance misuse interventions
  • Behavioural programmes
  • Family work

Specific work targeting index offences can also be undertaken. The psychologists are regularly present at MDT discussions and ward rounds in order to encourage psychological thinking in all aspects of patient care.

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Cygnet Hospital Beckton

Contact the hospital

Cygnet Hospital Beckton 23 Tunnan Leys Beckton London E6 6ZB Tel: 020 7511 2299
Fax: 020 7511 3399