Victoria Moorhead

CBT and EMDR Therapist, ADHD Assessor.

Victoria worked at St George's Specialist Psychotherapy Services (NHS) for the Mood, Anxiety, PTSD Psychotherapy Service (MAPPS), from 2013, until 2022. The patient base was broad and complex, it included the treatment of complex and persistent Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Depression, Anxiety based problems, Body Dysmorphia Disorder (BDD), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Generalised Anxiety Disorder, and general phobias. 

The post involved working as part of the MDT providing highly specialised evidence-based psychological therapies to individuals whom there has been an inadequate response to 'first line' interventions, or for whom these interventions were not appropriate. Victoria also works for IESO Digital Health which is a private NHS provider, where she offers typed online therapy to NHS patients living all over the UK. 

The therapy involves treatment of mainly Step 3 and 3+ patients and covers a host of mental health conditions, including stress, anxiety, OCD, depression and PTSD. Additionally, Victoria has also had the opportunity to be involved with ground breaking research and work on Dental Phobia, Facial Pain, Bruxism (teeth clenching and grinding) and Burning Mouth Syndrome, through her health psychology work and more recently her CBT work. 

Victoria also works in a dental setting, offering treatment and support to those suffering with the issues listed above. She is currently involved with writing a book about the psychological treatment of dental issues with her colleague John Davies. With her background in early years education and having knowledge of child development and attachment theory, Victoria treats children and adolescents. An in depth assessment, usually with a parent or guardian present, is undertaken to ascertain appropriateness for therapy in this setting, before offering specific treatment. 

Victoria is a fully qualified ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) Assessor and adheres to NICE guidelines.  Full adult assessments are around 90minutes in duration and a full report will be written and available for both the patient and their GP.  Victoria links in with a medical practitioner who is qualified to prescribe for ADHD, where necessary.  This is also a private service, but a shared care plan with the NHS GP, when stabilised on medication, can be sought.

BPS & BABCP Accredited