Dr Annika Amoako

Clinical Psychologist

I am a Clinical Psychologist, registered with the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC).

I use a range of evidence-based psychological therapies, the main approaches I use currently are Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and Systemic Therapy (Family therapy).

I always aim to individualise therapy to individual clients’ needs using a collaborative and compassionate approach.

I am a friendly, empathic, warm natured and down to earth practitioner. I have a particular interest in working with individuals who have experienced adverse health experiences and where there are strong body-mind links. I also specialise in working with people who have experienced traumatic events, that have caused symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.

My Experience

I have fifteen years of experience working in NHS services, working across the lifespan. Throughout my career, I have worked across all age ranges and have worked with people with a range of mental health experiences (including diagnoses of psychosis, anxiety, depression, OCD, eating disorders, attachment difficulties) and health conditions (such as neurological disorders, autoimmune disorders, traumatic brain injuries, myeloma’s and functional neurological disorders). In addition, I have worked with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders (such as autism and ADHD), learning disabilities and specific learning difficulties. I have worked in inpatient, community, day hospitals and neuro-rehabilitation settings.

QUALIFICATIONS

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Cardiff University
BSc Honors Degree in Psychology, The University of the West of England
Compassion Focused Therapy, The Compassionate Mind Foundation
EMDR Training, EMDR academy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cardiff University
Foundation Level Family Therapy, Plymouth University
Foundation Level CBT, Plymouth University
Narrative Therapy, the institute of narrative therapy
Family Inclusive Practice
ADOS Training
ADI-R Training

AFFILIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS

HCPC – The Health and Care Professions Council: PYL36753

WHO I WORK WITH

My clinical experience has allowed me to work with a range of individuals across the life span with a range of different experiences and diagnoses.

THERAPEUTIC APPROACHES

I use a range of therapeutic models, which are evidence based to best suit the clients’ needs. My integrative approach uses models including:

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Systemic Therapy (Family therapy)
Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT).

PUBLICATIONS

Amoako, Annika & Hare, Dougal. (2019). Non‐medical interventions for individuals with Rett syndrome: A systematic review. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities. 33. 10.1111/jar.12694.
Bayley, Amanda & El-Tahir, Mohamed & Amoako, Annika. (2017). Service evaluation of a Specialist Memory Clinic for adults with ID in South Wales. Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities. 11. 00-00. 10.1108/AMHID-12-2016-0045.
Moore, P.S. & Amoako, Annika. (2010). The influence of IAPT and CBT on our profession: What might it mean for us and where should we stand?. Clinical Psychology Forum. 46-50.

AVAILABILITY

I currently offer online therapy evening sessions on Sundays, Mondays and Wednesday. I also offer day sessions on Fridays. For up to date availability and pricing please contact the team.