PRIME PSYCHOLOGY - Key Persons
Dr Parkinson has been working in the field of psychology for over 20 years, across the NHS Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS), in private practice and as an Expert Witness for the UK Family Courts. Alongside providing his expertise and knowledge to Prime Psychology, Dr Parkinson runs his own successful autism assessment practice in the South of England.
Job Titles:
- Chartered & HCPC Registered Clinical Psychologist
- Child Clinical Psychologist
Job Titles:
- Member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Mindfulness Based Cognitive Training / Post Graduate Certificate in Counselling Skills, University of Edinburgh
I have been working therapeutically with children, young people and their families for more than ten years. I am passionate about supporting children and young people to overcome difficulties in their mental health and improve their emotional well-being. I have a special interest in using creative approaches and I integrate art, sand tray, play, movement and mindfulness into my talking therapy practice, depending on the individual needs and the age and the stage of development of the child or young person and their family.
I am an Assistant Psychologist and registered student member of the British Psychological Society.
Qualifications:
MSc in Psychology of Mental Health, University of Edinburgh
BSc (Hons) in Sociology, University of Bath
I have recently completed a Masters course at the University of Edinburgh in the Psychology of Mental Health and I am currently working towards a career in Clinical Psychology. I have experience of supporting children and young people in various roles, including tutoring children with special educational needs and supporting young people to develop independent living skills.
Job Titles:
- I Am a Specialist Occupational Therapist, Registered With Health and Care Professions Council ( HCPC ) . Qualifications
I began my career in the arts, as a teacher and supervisor and have been working therapeutically with children and young people for over thirty years. I gained a broad range of experience in the charitable sector helping children to tell their story through play based therapy, before I started counselling young people, adults and families.