Hello and a warm welcome to my website.

I understand that there's a reason you're here. You might be going through a challenging phase in your life, perhaps you feel stuck and are ready to address unhelpful life patterns, or it might be that you are simply seeking guidance for personal growth and self-development.

My name is Dr Petra Lipnik, I am an HCPC Accredited Counselling Psychologist. As an HCPC accredited Practitioner Psychologist, I uphold the highest professional standards and ethics, ensuring that you receive evidence-based, quality care and expertise for your well-being.

I have years of experience in the NHS, third sector and private practice, supporting individuals with difficulties such as depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship issues, and trauma, among others. I believe in our inherent drive for connection, understanding, and personal growth. My passion lies in providing a welcoming, nonjudgmental space where I will assist you in navigating challenging life experiences, identifying unhelpful thinking, feeling, and behavioural patterns, and empowering you to shift or break these patterns. Together, we will work towards creating a life that aligns with your needs and values.

Each of us is unique and understanding human complexity is not a one-size-fits-all approach. I have experience and knowledge of a range of evidence-based psychological models such as Schema Therapy, Compassion Focussed Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, EMDR, Person-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Drawing from them allows me to work with you in a way that most closely aligns with your needs.

About Dr Petra

Qualifications and Trainings

Qualifications:

  • 2018 - 2021 DPsych
    Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology
    Glasgow Caledonian University

  • 2016 - 2017 MSc
    Master of Science in Psychology of Mental Health
    University of Dundee

  • 2010 - 2014 BSc
    Bachelor of Science in Psychology
    University of Ljubljana

Additional Professional Development:

  • EMDR for Complex Trauma & Dissociation
    EMDR Academy

  • Standard Training in EMDR Therapy Parts 1-4
    EMDR Association

  • Compassion Focussed Therapy
    NHS Training

  • ISST Approved Brief Schema Therapy Experiential Protocol
    Schema Therapy Training Scotland

  • Schema Focused Imagery Intervention
    Schema Therapy Works

  • Introduction to Schema Mode Approach
    Advanced Skills Academy at First Psychology

Life can present us with an array of challenges, that can at time leave us feeling overwhelmed, stuck and uncertain how to move forward. If you're finding yourself navigating through depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, or the aftermath of trauma, know that you don't have to face these struggles alone.

I am here to provide the support and guidance you need on your journey towards healing and personal transformation.