Susie Holder
B.Sc [Hons], M.Sc Clin.Psy, AFBPsS
Clinical Lead and Chartered Clinical Psychologist
As clinical lead of Chana, I manage and oversee our team of support workers and the professional running of Chana’s therapeutic services. I personally meet many of our new clients to discuss their needs in detail and thereby ensure they receive the best and most appropriate level of support. I aim to provide individuals and couples with a bespoke and supportive experience whatever their fertility issue.
By profession, I am a Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience of working within the NHS. I am an Associate Fellow and member of the British Psychological Society and am a registered member of the Health and Care Professionals Council. I have been an active member off multi-disciplinary teams, managed and supervised other professionals and taught lay people and professionals as well as co-authouring journal articles.
As an experienced clinician, I provide bespoke, tailor -made support to individuals and groups for a variety of difficulties enabling individuals to manage their difficulties. I have a special interest in developing skills in individuals that enable them to live well in their given situation. I feel that it is vital to develop a collaborative, compassionate relaxed and safe therapeutic environment in order to enable change. I am committed to supporting individuals and couples to be able to access our range of services as required to help them through their journey.
I work with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy – a type of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in combination with Mindfulness and also Compassion Focused therapy. I work with a range of issues and life problems, including but not limited to: anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, social anxiety, confidence and trauma. I have specialist skills in working to promote adjustment to long term health condition and associated emotional issues.