Dr Julia Hannon

I am chartered by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and a registered member of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

• Master of Arts in Psychology – University of Edinburgh
• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology – University of Edinburgh

• Schema Therapy
• Compassion Focused Therapy
• Mindfulness
• Risk assessment and safety planning for self-harm and suicidal ideation
• Psychological interventions in response to stress and distress in Dementia
• Quality improvement methodology

As well as working therapeutically with clients I am also the Clinical Lead, this involves overseeing all aspects of clinical care across our diverse range of services. I am passionate about ensuring that all clients attending the practice receive assessment and treatments that are evidence based, clinically effective and safe, to allow each individual to thrive.

I have over 12 years experience of working within mental health services across both the NHS and the private sector. My experience has included working with people across the lifespan, with a wide range of difficulties in a variety of settings including; outpatient and inpatient services, and forensic services. I have gained experience of service design and development, as well as delivering training and supervision to colleagues.

At The Edinburgh Practice I see adults and older adults with a wide range of difficulties, including but not limited to; anxiety, depression, emotional difficulties, grief, stress, low self-esteem, adjustment, difficulties with relationships, complex trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder and eating disorders. I enjoy working with students who are experiencing psychological difficulties and support them to adjust to the demands of University life, as well as coping with psychological distress. I have developed expertise and a special interest in working with elite athletes who are experiencing psychological difficulties which may be interlinked with sports performance.

Throughout my career I have held an interest and developed expertise in Neuropsychological Assessment for clients who may be presenting with a neurodegenerative disorder such as dementia. At the practice I offer Neuropsychological Assessments as part of our Memory Clinic service. I am passionate about providing an early and accurate diagnosis for clients with dementia, to promote early access to treatment, to allow those around a person with dementia to understand them better and to facilitate a person’s needs and desires being respected throughout their life.