First and foremost, it’s important that whoever you choose to help you is appropriately trained in the skills and competencies you would expect, and registered with an organisation that monitors standards.

You might be surprised to learn that anyone can call themselves a psychologist, or say they offer psychological therapy. Only those who have completed the doctoral level qualification are allowed to call themselves a clinical psychologist. At Reigate Psychology Service, we have clinical psychologists and an associate who works under close clinical supervision.