Dr Gemma Sharkey

Clinical PsychologistEMDR & Psychological Therapy

Compassionate, evidence-based therapy tailored to youBased inFrome, Somerset & Online

About

Dr Gemma Sharkey

Clinical Psychologist

I’m Dr Gemma Sharkey, a Clinical Psychologist (DClinPsy) with extensive experience supporting adults through a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties. I also work as a senior clinical psychologist in adult mental health services, so have a good understanding of the most common emotional difficulties. I am particularly interested in periods of transition and the challenges they can create.I believe therapy should provide a space where you feel safe, understood and able to talk openly about the things that are important to you. My approach is warm, down to earth and collaborative, while being grounded in evidence-based psychological practice.I have a particular interest in trauma and the impact that difficult or overwhelming experiences can continue to have on our lives. I specialise in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), an evidence-based therapy that can help the brain process distressing experiences and reduce the impact they have in the present.However, as a Clinical Psychologist, I’m trained in a range of therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and the more relational approach of Mentalisation Based Therapy (MBT). This means I can tailor our work to you and create a person-centred approach. Together, we can develop an understanding of what you are experiencing, where difficulties may have come from and, most importantly, what might help you move forward.For me, therapy isn't about changing who you are. It’s about helping you understand yourself and your experiences, creating space for things to shift, and supporting you to heal and grow.

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