Dr Maeve Butler Clinical Psychologist Dundee

Dr Maeve Butler Clinical Psychologist Dundee

Dr Maeve Butler Clinical Psychologist Dundee brings over a decade of clinical expertise to her work. She holds full registration with the HCPC and provides both in-person sessions in Edinburgh and secure online appointments. She focuses on supporting people through challenges that impact both mind and body.

Clinical Experience and Approach

Dr Maeve Butler Clinical Psychologist Dundee has extensive experience across a range of NHS Psychology services. She helps individuals facing long-term health conditions such as diabetes, fatigue, chronic pain, and weight-related concerns. She also explores the vital connection between physical health and emotional wellbeing.

Her therapeutic style reflects care, clarity, and growth. She encourages clients to find strength within their own stories while working toward healthier patterns of living. Furthermore, she supports people through transitions such as adolescence, midlife shifts, and retirement.

Support for Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing

In addition to health-related conditions, Maeve works with a wide range of mental health difficulties. She offers insight into how culture, early life, and intergenerational experiences shape emotional distress. She also addresses burnout, loss, and interpersonal struggles. With warmth and consistency, she guides clients toward resilience and self-understanding.

Transitions often create confusion or suffering. However, Maeve helps people transform those experiences into clarity and connection. She sees therapy as an active process where each session becomes a step toward a meaningful life.

Therapeutic Methods and Compassionate Care

Maeve specialises in Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT). She applies compassion in practical, active ways to reduce self-criticism and daily overwhelm. Many clients discover relief through this structured yet gentle approach.

She also integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and mindfulness strategies. Her work adapts to each person’s needs. Consequently, clients receive flexible support rather than a one-size-fits-all model.

Maeve views change as a journey that unfolds within the therapeutic relationship. She stays present with each client, while encouraging progress step by step. Moreover, she trusts every individual’s natural ability to heal and grow.

Qualifications and Training

Maeve’s academic and professional qualifications reflect her dedication to her field:

• Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Applied Psychology

• Master of Science (Hons) in Mental Health and Psychological Practice

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

• Postgraduate Certificate in Compassion Focused Therapy

She continues to expand her skills and remain current with new developments in psychological care. This ensures that clients receive effective, evidence-based support.