My name is Dr Vikky Petch and I am a Chartered Psychologist and a Registered Clinical Psychologist.  I have worked for over 20 years  as a child psychologist so have lots of experience in working with children, adolescents and families in Surrey.  I have 2 children myself so have first hand experience of the demands of parenting!

 

Growing up and parenting doesn't come with a manual and at times children and families can find  it tough going!  Difficulties can gradually creep up over time or can be the result of a sudden event or experience.  I aim to help parents, children and teenagers make sense of their experiences and then work to address their difficulties.  I work from a non-blaming, collaborative perspective, tailoring my work to suit individual needs and circumstances.
 

I am based in Leatherhead and see clients from the surrounding Surrey area.  I provide psychological assessment, therapy and counselling for a whole range of different difficulties. I also provide supervision for Clinical and Counselling Psychologists. I am trained in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and own a horse, Oliver, who I practice this with. 
 

I offer a full Autistic Spectrum Disorder assessment and diagnostic service alongside Dr Melanie Smart http://www.chichesterchildpsychology.co.uk  .

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What type of things do families contact me about?

 

The range is huge! Below are just a few common examples.  If you aren't sure then contact me and if I am not the right person I can sign post you to the most appropriate service.

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• Pre school issues e.g. sleeping, eating, toileting & tantrums.

• Parenting advice & behaviour management.

• Concentration and attention difficulties.

• School based difficulties e.g. peer relationships & attendance.

• Adaptation to life events e.g. the arrival of siblings, divorce, bereavement, changing schools.

• Depression & low mood.

• Anxiety (including phobias & OCD).

• Exam stress.

• Difficulty managing anger & frustration.

• Autism and Aspergers behavioural management.

• Psychosomatic complaints (headaches & tummy aches for example).

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My clinic is based in Leatherhead, Surrey on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays (clinic times vary).  Areas I see people from include Epsom, Ashtead, Leatherhead, Fetcham, Bookham, Dorking, Horsley, Esher, Oxshott, Cobham, Effingham and Guildford. 

 

I am registered with  various health insurance companies (e.g. Bupa, WPA, Cigna, Vitality, Aviva & AXA)

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Please do contact me to discuss whether I can offer psychological assessment, therapy, counselling or advice relating to any behavioural or emotional difficulties.  If I am not the best person to assist I will sign post you to the most appropriate service

 

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Dr Vikky Petch BA (Hons), MSc Investigative Psychology, DClin Psych.  
Clinical Psychologist (HCPC), Chartered Psychologist (BPS). 
Registered with the Association of Child Psychologists in Private Practice (AChiPPP). 
Specialising in providing a psychological therapy service to children, adolescents and families in Surrey. Online option available

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