Linda Craig

Dr Linda Craig

Clinical Psychologist

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

Degrees And Education

My professional qualifications are:

  • Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (D.ClinPsychol) – University of Edinburgh
  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) –  Accredited Level 5 Practitioner
  • Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) – Certificate
  • Family Based Treatment for Eating Disorders (FBT) – Certificate
  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Eating Disorders (CBT-E) – Certificate
  • Schema Therapy – Certificate
  • Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP) – In progress
  • BSc (Hons) in Psychology – University of Stirling

Clinical Practice

I have over 15 years of experience working people of all ages from young children and their families, to adults and older adults who are experiencing difficulties with their mental health. For the past 12 years I have specialised in working with young people who struggle with complex difficulties, including trauma, self-harm, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, emotion dysregulation, and interpersonal difficulties.

Alongside my private practice, I am employed as the Lead Clinical Psychologist for Eating Disorders and Tier 4 within an NHS Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS). I work with children, teenagers and their families who are struggling with complex mental health problems or who are experiencing mental health crises requiring intensive support. I am experienced in assessing and treating young people with neurodiversity, including Autism and ADHD, as well as those who are neurotypical. I specialise in understanding the impact of early life trauma on the developing brain and nervous system and the way in which this impacts social and emotional functioning.

My Therapeutic Approach

My clinical practice is based on the needs of the individual or family I am working with. I prefer to develop a shared understanding of the difficulty and work alongside clients to achieve their goals. I embrace diagnosis when it is helpful for the individual but find that understanding an individual’s experience and presentation can also lead to meaningful change.

I use a range of evidence-based therapeutic models, particularly Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Family Based Treatment for Eating Disorders (FBT), and Cognitive Behavoiur Therapy for Eating Disorders (CBT-E). I am trained in systemic interventions to support the family and other systems of professionals around the child. I am currently undertaking training in Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP).

I believe it is important to have a flexible approach tailored to each person that draws on underlying beliefs, experiences, and relationships. With young children and their families, I take a systemic approach that takes into consideration all aspects of the child.