Dr. Lucy Wood , D. Clin. Psy (UK)
Clinical Psychologist
I believe that people are amazingly rich and diverse in every aspect, and so no two experiences are ever the same. As such, my core approach as a therapist is embedded in person-centered principles to facilitate an individually meaningful therapeutic experience.
My role as a Clinical Psychologist affords me the privilege to be able to offer authentic, empathetic and reasoned support, coupled with an equally diverse range of approaches and philosophies, to those I encounter on their own unique journey to personal fulfilment and wellbeing.
Born and educated in the UK, I was a Clinical Psychologist working both in the NHS and private sectors working with adults across their lifespan. I have 16 years experience working in the field of mental wellbeing and mental health, initially based in the UK, before moving to live and work in the Middle East. During this time, I have specialised in several areas of psychological difficulty, working with both individuals and couples to formulate, treat and support my clients as needed.
Works with Clients:
Adults (21 yrs+)
Languages:
English
Services Offered
Individual Therapy
Couple Therapy
Relational Therapy
Sibling Therapy
Treatment Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Schema Therapy
- Solution Focused Therapy
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
- Compassion Focused Therapy
- Integrative Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Emotion Focused Therapy
Presenting Concerns
General Concerns:
- Stress
- Anxiety
- Panic attacks
- Low mood or depression
- Personal growth and self-improvement
- Adjustment to recent life events or circumstances (Not trauma)
Specific Concerns:
- Anger, irritability, emotional outbursts and severe moodswings
- Situation-specific fear and phobias
- Issues with body, weight, food, eating
- Unusual sensations, thoughts or beliefs not shared by others
- Chronic illness, pain, life-threatening or terminal illnesses, end-of-life
- Sexual functioning and sexual performance
Relationship Concerns:
- General dissatisfaction or improvement of romantic relationships
- High conflict and aggression concerns in romantic relationship
- Affairs, infidelity and intimacy-related concerns in romantic relationships
- Divorce, separation and break-ups in romantic relationships
- Non-romantic and non-familial relationship concerns
- Family and family relationship concerns
- Parenting and parental relationship concerns
Women's Wellbeing:
- Pregnancy, IVF, fertility and pre/post-natal concerns
- Menopause and female life transitions
- PMS, hormonal fluctuations and related concerns
Trauma:
- Trauma or traumatic events (past or historic)
- Violence or abuse by another person (current or recent)
- Sexual trauma, incidents or violence (recent)
Qualifications & Memberships
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (D.Clin Psy) (University of Edinburgh, UK)
- BSc(Hons) In Psychology (Newcastle upon Tyne, UK)
- Registered with the Health Professionals Council (HCPC), UK
- Chartered Member of the British Psychological Society
- Registered with the Dubai Health Authority (DHA)
