Dr Emily Staite
Clinical Psychologist
I am a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist
offering psychological therapy
to adults (18+) on a short or
long-term basis.
I offer a collaborative experience in which we will clarify your unique needs and circumstances.
Every person’s journey to therapy is different. You may be experiencing psychological difficulties, such as depression or anxiety, or a general sense of feeling stuck and unfulfilled, or burnt out. You may have had difficult early life experiences that continue to impact you today. All of these may negatively affect your relationships, career, self-esteem and overall happiness, as well as your physical health. Sometimes therapy can help you make sense of these.
As everyone’s story is different, therapy should be adjusted accordingly to meet your unique needs and circumstances rather than adopting a “one size fits all” approach. Being trained as a Clinical Psychologist means I am proficient in multiple therapeutic models, and can integrate them to provide a personalised and tailored approach to our work. I have drawn from one (or a combination) of the following models with previous clients:
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Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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Narrative Therapy
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
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Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT)
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Schema Therapy
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Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
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Mindfulness
I currently conduct sessions remotely via Skype, Zoom or MS Teams.
I also have some availability for face-to-face appointments from my offices in Dalston and Hackney.
Clinical Appointments
Initial Phone Call
I offer a 20-minute phone or video call free of charge to anybody who is considering therapy. When we speak, I'll get a brief overview of your situation and we can get a sense of whether my approach is a good fit for you. I'll also answer any questions you might have.
The next step would be to set up an initial paid session before we commit to working together. Here we would think together about what therapeutic model would best suit you and the length of therapy, depending on your individual circumstances and need.
Therapy
If we decide to work together, we would meet for weekly or fortnightly 50-minute sessions. Ideally, each of your therapy sessions will be at the same time and day. Therapy can bring up difficult thoughts and feelings, and it is important the therapy space is regular and stable so we can process these difficulties together and help you towards positive change.
I tend to work with my clients for 3–9 months, however this is flexible depending on your situation, the depth of support you need, and what will be most beneficial.
Fees
£100 – 150 per session.
If your fees are being covered by your insurance provider, please let me know this in the first instance. Currently I am a recognised provider with most insurance companies.
Payment to be made within 72 hours of booking to secure a slot.
I offer a 20 minute complimentary phone or video call to anybody who is considering therapy. I'll answer any questions you might have and we can begin to get a feel for whether it's a good fit.
Research
Alongside my clinical work, I conduct research on a range of mental health topics. These include researching the impact of physical health problems (like diabetes) on mental health, as well as the impact of COVID-19 on wellbeing in children and LGBT+ parents.
I also supervise Trainee Clinical Psychologists with their DClinPsy thesis.
My current publications:
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Staite, E. & Francine, F. (Under Review). Does a weekly ward-based interpersonal
therapy group reduce psychological distress for women in an acute psychiatric
inpatient hospital: a service evaluation. Counselling and Psychotherapy Research. -
Staite, E., Summers, S.J., Pawlby, S., Ismail, K., Wilson, C.J., & Wloszek, M. (2023). A comparison of the mother-infant relationship in mothers with and without gestational diabetes mellitus: An analysis of the growing up in Scotland cohort. Global Pediatrics.
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Moulton, C., Staite, E., Winkley, K., Heneghan, M.A., & Ismail, K. (2022). The association between liver fibrosis and cognitive impairment in type 2 diabetes. Journal of Hepatology.
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Staite, E., McIntyre, K. & Griksaitis, D. (2022). Experiences of same-sex parents during the first year of Covid-19: A qualitative review and analysis of online blogs. Psychology of Sexualities Review, 13(1), 2-12.
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Staite, E., Howey, L., & Anderson, C. (2021). How well do children in the North East of England function after a crisis during the COVID-19 pandemic: a service evaluation. Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 27(1).
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Staite, E., Howey, L., Anderson, C., & Maddison, P. (2021). How well do children in the North East of England function after a crisis: a service evaluation. Mental Health Review Journal, 26(20), 161-169.
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Staite, E., Bayley, A., Al-Ozairi, E., Stewart, K., Hopkins, D., Rundle, J., Basudev, N., Mohamedali, Z., & Ismail, K. (2020). A Wearable Technology Delivering a Web-Based Diabetes Prevention Program to People at High Risk of Type 2 Diabetes: Randomized Controlled Trial. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth, 8(7):e15448.
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Mohamed, A., Staite, E., Ismail, K., & Winkley, K. (2019). A Systematic Review of Diabetes Self-Management Education Interventions for People with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in the Asian Western Pacific Region. Nursing Open, 6(4), 1424-1437.
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Staite, E., Zaremba, N., Macdonald, P., Allan, J., Treasure, T., Ismail, K., & Stadler, M. (2018). ‘Diabulima’ through the lens of social media: a qualitative review and analysis of online blogs by people with Type 1 diabetes mellitus and eating disorders. Diabetic Medicine, 35(10), 1329-1336.
FAQs
What is a Clinical Psychologist?
The title “Clinical Psychologist” is legally-protected. This means anybody using this title must have completed further education up to a doctoral level. Terms such as “therapist” and “counsellor” can be used by anyone without training, which is why it is important to check credentials and qualifications. Being trained as a Clinical Psychologist means I am proficient in multiple therapeutic models. It also means I am trained as a scientist and researcher. You can see the research I have published above.
Who are you registered with?
I am a Clinical Psychologist and hold HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) registration (my registration number is PYL041569).
What is your experience?
I have completed an undergraduate degree in Psychology (BSc) at Nottingham University, a Master’s degree (MSc) in Developmental Psychology and Clinical Practice at University College London (UCL), and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy).
Over the last ten years I have worked in a variety of mental health services including Adult Inpatient services, Child and Adolescent Mental Health services, Older Adult services, Mother and baby units and Substance Misuse services. I currently spend part of my clinical working week in East London NHS Foundation Trust.
What if we feel we are not a good fit?
Research has consistently shown that our relationship (also called the ‘therapeutic relationship’) is a key factor in bringing about change. We will talk about this in our first session(s), and I will provide you with some alternative services if we feel that we are not suited to working together.
What if I have to miss a session?
Charges apply for all cancellations or missed sessions. If we are engaging in longer-term work then holidays and breaks will be discussed together.
Supervision & Consultation
I currently offer clinical supervision to Trainee Clinical Psychologists and Assistant Psychologists within my NHS role.
I also supervise Trainee Clinical Psychologists with their DClinPsy thesis.
I offer in-person and remote private clinical supervision, both for individuals and groups.
I also provide consultation to writers and production companies for TV and Film.
If this is something you are interested in please send me an email and we can discuss further.
CONTACT ME
Please use this form to enquire about booking an initial conversation with me, or for professional / media requests.
I offer a free 20 minute phone or video call to anybody who is considering therapy. It is helpful to briefly describe why you are seeking support at this time in the “Message” section below.
Alternatively, I can be contacted through email.
I aim to get back to all messages within 24-48 hours.