What I can help with

Anxiety

Depression

PTSD

Low self-esteem

OCD

Perinatal-related difficulties

Psychosis

Emotional dysregulation

Anger

Stress

Loss and bereavement

Relationship difficulties

Sleep problems

Phobias

Panic attacks

Adjustment to long-term health conditions

… among others.

Type of therapy

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Trauma-focused CBT

Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)

Narrative Therapy

Systemic Therapy

Perhaps you’ve achieved a lot, yet still feel stuck, overwhelmed or unfulfilled. Many people I work with have been running on empty for a while. Managing isn’t the same as feeling settled or truly fulfilled, and together we can work out what’s driving it and how to make lasting change.

I’m Dr Caroline Bendall, a HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years’ experience in the NHS and now also in independent practice. I hold a doctorate in Clinical Psychology and I’m accredited by the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Therapists (BABCP), with additional specialist CBT training including a Postgraduate Diploma in CBT from King’s College London. Alongside my private practice, I work as a Principal Clinical Psychologist in the NHS, where I lead the development of a community mental health team and supervise psychologists.



Lasting change begins with feeling genuinely understood. Fostering a safe and trusting space, where you are welcome to come as your real, whole, authentic self, enables us to work out what’s keeping things stuck. The part of my work I value most is witnessing people begin to see themselves differently, and I believe that a warm curiosity towards ourselves, rather than criticism, is what makes meaningful change possible.

What I offer

I provide specialist, in-depth therapy shaped around your goals. I support adults with anxiety, depression and low mood, low self-esteem, perfectionism, trauma and PTSD, difficulties adjusting to life transitions, and perinatal and parenthood support. I offer neuro-affirming therapy, adapting the pace, structure and style of sessions to suit you.

Together we develop a formulation: a shared understanding, unique to you, of how things came to be this way. I work holistically, responsively and creatively, taking an integrative approach and drawing on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (including trauma-focused CBT), Compassion Focused Therapy, Narrative Exposure Therapy and Systemic Therapy, and adapting the therapy to what you need as things change.

Sessions are 50 minutes long and are usually weekly. We can meet in person at Ownzone in Stroud, or online, and you are welcome to move between the two where availability allows. Therapy can be short, medium or long term, depending on your needs and goals. I am registered with numerous leading health insurers.

Whether you’re looking for relief, clarity, or simply to understand yourself more deeply, I offer a space for contemplation, healing and psychological growth. To make an enquiry, please contact me to arrange a free, no obligation 15-minute telephone call to see if I might be the right Clinical Psychologist for you.

Contact me

Dr Caroline Bendall

www.swiftshillpsychologypractice.co.uk

Professional accreditation & qualification

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Foundation Level Training in Systemic Practice - course accredited by the Association for Family Therapy and Systemic Practice (AFT)
Masters in Psychology
Postgraduate Certificate in Mental Health Studies
BA (Hons)