Ferran Marsa-Sambola

Chartered Clinical and Health Psychologist

I am an HCPC registered Clinical & Health Psychologist and Chartered Psychologist (Member of the Division of Clinical & Health Psychology of the BPS), with over ten years of progressive professional experience providing individual assessment, diagnosis and psychological therapies to adults, young people and children from a broad range of ethnic and socio-cultural backgrounds.

I am committed to deliver the highest quality of psychological care, offering an integral, thoughtful and ethical professional approach, conducted in a confidential and supportive setting, and centred on the client’s best interest and the promotion of wellbeing and dignity.

My clinical work is derived from an insightful and competent application of scientific knowledge and systematic psychological techniques.

My Experience

Throughout thirteen years of clinical practice, I have developed a comprehensive and practical working style taking into account a range of psychotherapeutic modes of intervention (cognitive, behavioural, systemic, psychodynamic, humanistic and integrative) to meet the needs and choices of a broad range of clients.

In the course of the therapeutic process, I facilitate aspects related to the development of insight, coping strategies, personalised techniques, emotional and social skills, decision making, autonomy, self-esteem and self-care, effective communication, equanimity, resilience, engagement, motivation, acceptance and empowerment.

I have extensive experience in the NHS and in private practice working online (ASD and ADHD assessments and therapy) with young people and adults on the autistic spectrum.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Practice Supervisor (BPS)
• ADI-R (Autism Diagnostic Interview, Revised) Trained
• ADOS-2 (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, 2nd Edition) Trained
• AAA (Adult Asperger Assessment) Trained
• BOSA (The Brief Observation of Symptoms of Autism)
• ACIA (Autism Clinical Interview Adults)

AFFILIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS

• HCPC (Clinical & Health Psychologist) – The Health and Care Professions Council: PYL33204
• BPS – (Chartered Member, Associate Fellow and Practice Supervisor) – British Psychological Society

WHO I WORK WITH

I work across the lifespan, offering psychological support with a wide range of difficulties including:

ADHD – Anger Management – Autism Spectrum (ASD) – Behavioural Issues – Bereavement -Coping Skills –Depression – Developmental Disorders – Eating Disorders – Emotional Disturbance – Gender Identity Issues – Life Transitions – Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) – Self Esteem – Stress – Testing and Evaluation (ASD & ADHD) – Transgender – Trauma and PTSD – Mood & Anxiety Disorders

THERAPEUTIC APPROACHES

I foster processes of collaborative focused therapy, as well as personal learning and growth, awareness and the development of personal virtues and character strengths. This assists clients to meet goals, reach their potential, cope actively and constructively overcome human adversities.

I use a wide range of approaches to best meet the needs of my clients at any given time in their life. These include:

Behavioural Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

AVAILABILITY

I currently offer online therapy sessions on Mondays, Thursdays and Friday and like to offer a free initial consultation to discuss how I can help. For up to date availability please contact the team.