Dr Asmita Palmer

I am a chartered Clinical Psychologist with over fifteen years experience, including over ten years NHS experience. I specialise in the treatment of OCD and other anxiety problems, depression and low self-confidence/self-esteem difficulties.  Having qualified as a Clinical Psychologist, I have completed further training in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT).

Experience

Having consolidated my skills in working with common mental health problems, like depression, anxiety and low self-esteem, I went on to specialise in the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) at two national centres for the treatment of anxiety problems:

• Centre for Anxiety Disorders and Trauma, an outpatient service at the Maudsley Hospital in London

• Anxiety Disorders Residential Unit, at the Bethlem Royal Hospital

I have recently co-authored a treatment guide for therapists working with OCD.

I went on to work as a supervisor and manager in an NHS psychological therapies service, before establishing a private Psychological Therapy practice.  I am:

• chartered with the British Psychological Society

• accredited as a CBT therapist and CBT supervisor with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP), the lead organisation for CBT in the UK

• registered with the Health & Care Professions Council

I adhere to the ethics and codes of conduct of all these governing bodies, promoting safe and ethical practice.

Having worked in the North West of England and London, I have experience of working with a wide range of people from a variety of backgrounds and offer an individualised approach that takes account of all aspects of the person, including culture, faith and sexuality.

You can read reviews from patients I have worked with at iWantGreatCare

I accept self-referrals and referrals from GPs and psychiatrists.
Treatment may be self-funded or funded by your health insurer.
I am an approved provider by a number of health insurers including Aviva Health, Axa PPP, Cigna, Pru Health, Simplyhealth, VitalityHealth and WPA.

CBT supervision

I am a BABCP-accredited supervisor of CBT therapists.  Please contact me if you are interested in seeking supervision of your CBT practice.