Dr Georgina Clifford
Specialist Clinical and Research Psychologist, BSc (Hons), DClinPsy
Through my clinical work in specialist trauma services in the NHS and private practice as director of London Trauma Specialists, I have developed a special interest and growing expertise in the area of birth trauma and perinatal psychological difficulties.
Having had two babies myself, I understand how traumatic and disempowering the experience of childbirth can be and how little support is available.
I specialise in the assessment and treatment of psychological difficulties in the aftermath of traumatic experiences and have experience and expertise in treating a range of psychological presentations including:
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), including symptoms such as flashbacks, nightmares, sleep difficulties and anxiety following childbirth
Complex PTSD (CPTSD), including earlier traumatic experiences triggered by childbirth
Low mood and post-natal depression
Anxieties about and the adjustment into becoming a new mum
Managing psychological difficulties associated with physical changes to the body following childbirth
Bereavement and loss
Tokophobia (fear of childbirth)
I offer a range of trauma-focused interventions including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Eye-Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Narrative Story Telling (NST), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and Imagery-Based work for Complex PTSD.
I conduct research into complex presentations of PTSD at the Medical Research Council (MRC) Unit, University of Cambridge. I have also provided teaching on birth trauma to maternity nurses, doulas, birth coaches, health professionals and nannies.
I have also written blog posts and contributed to articles on birth trauma, including the following:
http://www.babysleeprescue.co.uk/blog/item/are-you-still-dealing-with-your-birthing-experience
I am registered as a clinical psychologist with the Health and Care Profession Council (HCPC), BUPA and AXA PPP Healthcare.
Myself and my colleagues offer therapy sessions from our office in central London where you are very welcome to bring your baby with you. I offer a reduced rate for women on maternity leave.
CONTACT ME:
Call: 0208 1917250
Email: drgeorginaclifford@gmail.com
Website: www.londontraumaspecialists.com
