Expertise and Experience

Dr Morris is the Clinical Director of the Purple House Clinic. She is a Registered Clinical Psychologist (HCPC) and a Chartered Psychologist (BPS). Dr Morris is experienced in working with clients of all ages - adults, children and adolescents.  She provides assessment and therapeutic intervention for a range of common psychological issues including depression, anxiety, phobias, obsessive/compulsive problems, trauma, and child behavioural problems.  She specialises in Child Psychology, Attachment, Trauma (PTSD) and working with adults with emotional/interpersonal problems linked to childhood. She is skilled in working with complex presentations including dissociative conditions. She has a Master's qualification in Applied Neuropsychology, providing her with additional skills in assessing and understanding the neuropsychological/ cognitive aspects of a person's functioning. Dr Morris utilises several therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Schema Therapy and Developmental Dyadic Psychotherapy. She is an accredited Schema Therapist and an accredited EMDR practitioner.

Prior to working in private practice, Dr Morris worked in the NHS for 9 years, including 4 years as a Specialist Clinical Psychologist in Child and Adolescent Mental Health.  Dr Morris’ current role as Clinical Director is varied, involving both direct clinical work and many aspects of service development and management. She also undertakes training and consultancy with external agencies and clinical supervision.

Qualifications

2009 - Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (D.Clin.Psy.), University of Lincoln.

2007 - Masters of Science in Applied Neuropsychology (MSc.), with merit, University of Nottingham.

2002 - Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology (BSc. Hons.), first class, University of Essex.

Professional Registrations & Memberships

Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC): PYL24309

British Psychological Society (BPS): 188866

International Society of Schema Therapists (ISST)

EMDR Association UK and Ireland

Specialisms

Child/Adolescent Psychology (mental health problems, behaviour problems and parenting).

Attachment difficulties, including Looked After and Adopted Children.

Adult Psychology (PTSD, Personality Disorders, childhood trauma, interpersonal problems).

Main Therapeutic Approaches

EMDR- Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (Dr Morris is an accredited EMDR practitioner)

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

Schema Therapy (Dr Morris is an accredited Schema Therapist)

Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy

Experience & Expertise

Justine has a wealth of administration experience. She will be your first point of contact and will ensure you receive an empathetic and warm welcome. Justine will strive to offer an exemplary level of service and to answer any questions you may have. She looks forward to welcoming you to the Purple House Clinic Online Therapy Service.

Expertise and Experience

Songul Guler Taş is a highly trained and experienced psychotherapist, with a diverse background in psychology, sociology, applied pedagogy, and Systemic & integrative psychotherapy. She has extensive ability in working with children, adolescents, and adults, providing psychological assessments, therapeutic interventions, and systemic therapy.

Songul’s clinical experience spans across multiple settings, including child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS), looked-after and adopted children services, child protection and child-in-need services, as well as working with international clients, including overseas visitors and individuals with diplomatic status. She has worked in various contexts, including private practice, forensic and offending team services, and multidisciplinary teams.

Songul’s therapeutic approach integrates evidence-based modalities, including EMDR, systemic and family psychotherapy, and DBT. She specialises in complex trauma, attachment difficulties, neurodevelopment disorders, and interpersonal difficulties. She also provides individual therapy, systemic interventions, and meditative hypnotherapy, offering both remote and face-to-face sessions.

As an experienced clinical supervisor, Songul has completed advanced training in systemic supervision and CYP supervision at King’s College London and the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust. She is also a national trainer in autism intervention programs and has a strong background in training and consultancy.

Qualifications & Training

• BSc in Sociology and Psychology (1995-2000)
• Advanced Diploma in Psychotic and Integrative Psychotherapy (2005-2006)
• Master’s in Systemic and Family Psychotherapy (2008-2012)
• Diploma & Master’s in Systemic Supervision (Tavistock & King’s College London)
• EMDR Training (2018)
• MST (Multisystemic Therapy) Training & Supervision (2008, 2018)
• ATAR Interviewing for Autism & ADDO Training
• National Trainer for Autism Intervention Programs
• Coaching Certification (2021)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Training
• Diuretic Therapy Training (2022-2023)

Professional Registrations & Memberships

• Certified Systemic and Family Psychotherapist (UKCP)
• Accredited EMDR Practitioner (EMDR Academy)
• Registered Clinical Supervisor (Tavistock & King’s College London) (UKCP)
• Individual Psychotherapy (MBACP)

 Specialisms

• Child & Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS, looked-after children, adoption & fostering, child protection)
• Adult Mental Health (trauma, PTSD, personality disorders, neurodiversity)
• Systemic & Family Therapy (MST, supervision, forensic & offending team services)
• Neurodevelopment Assessments & Autism Interventions

 Therapeutic Approaches

• EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing)
• Systemic & Family Psychotherapy
• Multi-Systemic Therapy (MST)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Integrative Psychotherapy
• Meditative Hypnotherapy

Songul provides compassionate, evidence-based psychological support tailored to each client’s needs. She offers therapy in both individual and systemic formats, working collaboratively with families, professionals, and multidisciplinary teams to promote long-term wellbeing.

Expertise and Experience

Leanne Alston is an Associate Psychotherapist at the Purple House Clinic. She is an Accredited Psychotherapist with the BABCP. Leanne is experienced in working with adults of all ages (17+) with a range of mental health problems. She provides assessment and therapeutic intervention for a range of common psychological issues including depression, anxiety, phobias, obsessive compulsive problems, trauma, and PTSD. She has an Undergraduate and master’s qualification in Psychological Theory and Application which has been the foundation from which she has built her understanding of human cognition, emotion, and behaviour. Leanne utilises several therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Couples Therapy for Depression in her clinical work. Leanne is active in maintaining her professional development to ensure her clinical quality is of a high standard.

Alongside working in private practice, Leanne works in NHS Talking Therapies Services and has done for more than a decade. Her current NHS role is a combination of clinical, managerial, and supervisory roles where she supports her team to provide high standards of patient care and risk management.

 Qualifications

2016 – Post Graduate Diploma in High Intensity Psychological Interventions. University of Sheffield.

2013 – Post Graduate Diploma in Low Intensity Psychological Interventions. University of Sheffield.

2009 – MSc Psychology Theory, Method, and Application. University of Chester.

2004 – BSc Hons Psychology. University of Chester.

Professional Registrations & Memberships

British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP): 160086

 Specialisms

• Adult Psychology (PTSD, depression/low mood, and anxiety disorders).
• Interpersonal relationship issues.
• Managing Long Term Health Conditions (Fibromyalgia, Chronic pain, Diabetes) and their associated mental health issues.

Main Therapeutic Approaches

• EMDR – Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (Leanne is an EMDR practitioner – working towards accreditation).
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Leanne is Accredited by the BABCP
• Couples Therapy for Depression (CTfD).

Expertise and Experience

Stephanie Moore is a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, accredited with the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy. Stephanie is experienced in working with clients of all ages, including adults, children, and adolescents.

She provides CBT for common issues including low self-esteem, stress, generalised anxiety, OCD, phobias, and depression.

She has undertaken additional training in CBT for the menopause and has a keen interest in psychological approaches to managing perimenopausal symptoms.

Prior to working in private practice, Stephanie worked in a Local Authority as a Social Worker with Looked After Children. On leaving the Local Authority, she worked as a therapeutic Practitioner in Child and Adolescent mental health Services and for a private health care provider, offering CBT for adults.

Qualifications

2022 – Post Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, University of Manchester

2014 – Bachelor of Science in Social Work, University of Lincoln

Professional Registrations & Memberships

British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy: 001004945

Specialisms

• Child/Adolescent Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Low self-esteem
• Perimenopausal women
• Looked After Children

Main Therapeutic Approaches

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Exposure and Response Prevention

Expertise and Experience

Dr Murphy is an Associate Psychologist at Purple House Loughborough. She is a Registered Clinical Psychologist. Dr Murphy is experienced in working with adult clients including older adults. She provides assessment and therapeutic intervention for a range of common psychological issues including depression, anxiety, phobias, trauma, and attachment disturbances in adults. She specialises in Trauma (PTSD), depression and anxiety as well as issues affecting older people. She has a PhD in Neuropsychology, which supports her skills in assessing a person’s cognitive functioning.

Dr Murphy utilises several therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy. She is an accredited EMDR practitioner.

Prior to working in private practice, Dr Murphy worked in the NHS for 20 years. This role involved working with adults and older adults experiencing a wide range of issues including dementia and carer stress. Dr Murphy has been in private practice for 5 years and this work has mainly focused on direct clinical work.

Qualifications

2005 – Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy), University of Newcastle.

1999 – Doctor of Philosophy in Neuropsychology (PhD) University of Liverpool.

1994 – Master of Arts, University of Dundee.

Professional Registrations & Memberships

Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC): PYL17967

EMDR Association UK and Ireland.

Specialisms

Adult Psychology (PTSD, anxiety, depression, attachment problems in adults, interpersonal problems).

Main Therapeutic Approaches

• EMDR – Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (Dr Murphy is an accredited EMDR practitioner).
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
• Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT).

Expertise and Experience

Dr Day is an Associate Psychologist at Purple House Rugby. She is a Clinical Psychologist, a Chartered member of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and a registered Practitioner Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Dr Day has more than 30 years post qualification experience prior to working in private practice. She has workedas a Consultant Clinical Psychologist in the NHS and in the charity sector, occupying a number of roles including Head of Specialty and National Clinical Lead.

Dr Day is experienced in working with adults, offering evidence based and best practice approaches. She is an accredited CBT therapist and provides psychological assessment and intervention for a range of common mental
health and psychological issues. These include low mood, depression, anxiety, panic, social anxiety, stress, obsessive compulsive difficulties, low self-esteem, low confidence, life adjustments/changes, grief and loss. Dr Day has extensive experience of working with problematic alcohol and drug use, dependence and co existing psychological and mental health difficulties. She also has an interest in working with motivation, ambivalence, self-efficacy, and linked challenges in health behaviour change.

Dr Day works in partnership to gain a shared understanding of issues and to develop a tailored response that recognises an individual’s priorities, values, and preferences. She works collaboratively to form and maintain a therapeutic connection that feels safe, empowering, and effective, with an approach that is strengths based, responsive to changing needs and builds resilience.

In addition to offering psychological therapy, Dr Day has experience of providing support to staff and services including clinical supervision, teaching, consultation, leadership, and service development.

Qualifications

1999 – Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, (DClinPsy), University of Birmingham
1992 – Master of Science, Qualifier in Clinical Psychology (MScQ), University of Birmingham
1988 – Bachelor of Science in Psychology (BSc Hons), University of Reading

Professional Registrations & Memberships

Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC): PYL03590.
British Psychological Society (BPS): 34637
Division of Clinical Psychology (DCP)
Faculty of Addictions (BPS)
British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP): 965181 – CBT therapist accreditation
Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT)

Specialisms

Drug use, alcohol use, co-existing mental health and/or psychological difficulties
The change process: decision making, commencing and sustaining change – including motivation, ambivalence and utilising setbacks to build resilience.

Main Therapeutic Approaches
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (accredited CBT therapist) and motivational interviewing, offering a flexible, integrative approach that is client- centred and strengths based.