Psychologist, PhD Clinical Psychology, Masters in Marriage Family Therapy
Dr Roberts has specialised training in working with chronic pain and has worked in two major pain clinics. She trained at the University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Centre in the medical school, one of the top 10 medical schools in the United States, completing rotations through oncology, cardiology, bariatrics and endocrinology. Few mental health practitioners have the medical knowledge to competently assist patients in navigating complex medical condiitions. Dr Roberts' knowledge of medicine and the intricacies of the medical system is comprehensive gained from having worked in several hospitals systems throughout the United States.
Registered Psychotherapist, Postgraduate Diploma Core Process Psychotherapy, DCHyp, ABSCH, MBA
I employ mindfulness based approaches to help people cultivate inquisitiveness around their chronic pain or illness, encouraging them to move towards the difficulties they face rather than wrestle with them, or wish for the day that they were not there. These practices are resourcing and give clients capacity to see their condition more clearly, so that it becomes more workable, significantly reducing the anxiety that comes with such profound life challenges.
Somatic therapies resolve chronic pain and illness through neural pathway reorganization. This is not exposure therapy, but rather a gentle way to resolve and process real physical pain.
Chronic pain exhausting. It makes you feel that you lost yourself. Due to the pain, it is difficult to manage your anger and relationships with close people got worse. During our sessions, we will try to find a way how to get back yourself and live your life despite the pain.
I have experience working with people with chronic pain & illness & know the delicate balance that is needed to manage these issues. My person centered & strengths based practice helps me to support a person's individual needs & to support their families. I also specialise in working with individuals & their families around their cancer experience, including end of life care.