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Dr Joe Grace

Clinical Psychologist

Experience

Joe started out as an outreach worker in London where, amongst other things, he ran a needle exchange. During this time, he worked closely with people who had endured severe dependency issues – primarily alcohol, crack cocaine and heroin. Joe then worked in the NHS as a substance misuse worker for eight years. He become very experienced in Motivational Interviewing, Relapse Prevention and CBT for addictions. He was also Harm Reduction lead for his service. He provided training on safer injecting, harm reduction and risk management. Following a degree in psychology, Joe gained his doctorate in clinical psychology in 2015. As a qualified psychologist he continued to develop his experience and interest in addiction studies and treatment. He was guest lecturer in Motivational Interviewing on the Staffordshire University Masters in Psychology programme. Joe is well-versed in CBT, DBT, Dynamic and holistic approaches to addiction.

Philosophy

Good therapy is a blend of art and science. There is a need to understand there are certain facts out in the world, but the meaning we give to the world we inhabit is infinitely more complex. In therapy, establishing a sense of safety is paramount, as it is only from a safe place that we can feel confident to explore more challenging terrain. Additionally, there is a need to implement what is learnt in weekly sessions into day-to-day living in the world. Taking ideas and making them real is fundamental to what we try to do.

QUALIFICATIONS

BSc (Hons) Psychology

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology