Clinical Psychology

Dr Ruth Hodson and Dr Louise Rodaway are Chartered Clinical Psychologists. Clinical Psychology is the application of evidence-based assessment, formulation and intervention techniques to alleviate mental health difficulties. With several years’ experience working as psychologists in the NHS Ruth and Louise have extensive knowledge of the ways psychological interventions can be used to alleviate difficulties, across the lifespan. 

Research has shown that the therapeutic approaches used by Ruth and Louise are an effective method of lowering distress associated with common mental health problems. 

Therapeutic work is informed by various models including Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Systemic theory, Cognitive-Analytic formulation and Behavioural Therapy.  

Common Reasons for Referral include:

  • Anxiety Disorders
    • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
    • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
    • Phobias
    • Panic
  • Depression
  • Low self-esteem
  • Chronic pain
  • Relationship difficulties
  • Adjustment issues
  • Anger
  • Impulse control difficulties
  • Eating difficulties
  • Behavioural difficulties

We accept self-referrals from individuals, alongside referrals from GPs and other health professionals, insurance companies and the legal sector.  

Cost £110.00 per hour session.

Ruth and Louise are registered therapists with a number of major Health Insurance Companies - Please check your policy.

Brookdale Clinic, Manchester Road, Knutsford, WA16 0SR