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Phil Coombes

Psychologist
All Ages
MSc, CPsychol
Phil Coombes

Phil Coombes is a highly experienced Psychologist specialising in trauma and self-harm.

Phil has over 20 of years’ experience working in the NHS and private sector as a Psychologist and has an MSc in in Forensic Psychology.

Phil specialises in a wide range of mental health disorders for both Children & Adolescents and Adults, including Depression, OCD, Behavioural Problems, Personality Disorders and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. He uses various approaches to support his patients, such as Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Schema Therapy & Compassion Focused Therapy (with specialisms in Trauma).

Phil is highly skilled at developing strong therapeutic relationships, and is peer reviewed as a sound clinician who is sensitive to the needs of his patients. Clinical Partners are delighted to welcome Phil Coombes to our Nottingham team.

Areas of expertise

Adult

  • ADHD / ADD
  • Adjustment disorders
  • Anger issues
  • Anorexia nervosa
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar affective disorder
  • Body dysmorphia
  • Bulimia nervosa
  • Dementias - All types
  • Depression
  • Domestic violence
  • Eating disorder - Other
  • Emotional difficulties - Other
  • Gambling problems
  • Gaming and internet issues
  • Grief & bereavement
  • Low self esteem
  • OCD
  • Oppositional defiant disorder
  • Parenting difficulties
  • Personality issues - Emotionally unstable / Borderline type
  • Personality issues - Narcissistic
  • Personality issues - Other
  • Phobias
  • Post natal depression
  • PTSD / Trauma
  • Relationship difficulties
  • School refusal / exclusion
  • Seasonal affective disorder
  • Self Harm
  • Sexual disorders - All types
  • Sleep disorders
  • Spending problems
  • Stress
  • Substance abuse or dependence
  • Treatment resistant depression
  • Workplace difficulties

CAHMS

  • ADHD / ADD
  • Anger issues
  • Anorexia nervosa
  • Anxiety
  • Autism, Aspergers & PDD
  • Bulimia nervosa
  • Bullying
  • Child behavioural issues
  • Conduct disorder
  • Depression
  • Eating disorder - Other
  • Emotional difficulties - Other
  • Gaming and internet issues
  • Grief & bereavement
  • Low self esteem
  • OCD
  • Oppositional defiant disorder
  • Parenting difficulties
  • Personality issues - Emotionally unstable / Borderline type
  • Phobias
  • Post natal depression
  • PTSD / Trauma
  • School refusal / exclusion
  • Self Harm

Therapeutic approaches used

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
  • Integrative
  • Psychodynamic
  • Systemic

Qualifications and Education

  • MSc Forensic Psychology – Leicester University
  • BSc Psychology – Middlesex University

Professional Bodies and Membership

  • Health & Care Professions Council
  • British Psychological Society – Practice Supervisor
  • EuroPsy – Registered Psychologist