Maria Chalmers

Maria trained as a Clinical Psychologist in the UK and has extensive experience within the UK, Australia and New Zealand. She has worked in community mental health, outpatient, G.P. practices, schools, inpatient, hospital  and private settings with children, adolescents and adults. 

Maria draws on a wide range of therapy models to provide therapy tailored to meeting individual needs. She is skilled in providing Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Analytic Therapy, Behavioural Family Therapy, Compassion focused therapy and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprogramming).  Maria has an understanding of trauma informed care and her relational approach is warm, supportive and informed by an understanding of attachment dynamics. She takes a collaborative and solution focused approach to her work to facilitate change, growth and a sense of empowerment.