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Dr Rachel Haughton – Psychologist – Nottingham

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Dr Rachel Haughton – Psychologist – Nottingham

Dr Rachel Haughton – Psychologist – Adult – Nottingham practices at Clinical Partners’ Nottingham clinic. She holds a Doctorate in Forensic Psychology (DForenPsy) and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Consequently, she combines rigorous academic training with over a decade of clinical experience. Moreover, Dr Haughton registers with the Health and Care Professions Council and belongs to the British Psychological Society.

She specialises in depression, anxiety, stress, adult Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), and Asperger’s Syndrome. Furthermore, she supports women experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder, suicidal ideation, and self-harm within an independent provider setting. In addition, she uses a varied toolkit of therapies—such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (MBCT), and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)—to tailor interventions to each client’s needs.

Dr Haughton believes that strong therapeutic relationships empower clients to move forward and change their lives. Therefore, she prioritises empathy, active listening, and genuine collaboration. Meanwhile, colleagues describe her as conscientious, engaging, and deeply committed to client wellbeing. As a result, individuals consistently report feeling safe and supported during every session.

Services

  • Depression Treatment
    Provides structured talking therapy and behavioural activation to lift mood and restore daily functioning.

  • Anxiety Management
    Teaches relaxation techniques and graded exposure to reduce excessive worry and panic symptoms.

  • Autistic Spectrum Assessments (ASD)
    Conducts comprehensive evaluations—using observational tools and multi-informant interviews—to clarify social-communication patterns and sensory needs.

  • ADHD Assessments
    Applies validated rating scales and clinical interviews to map attention and impulse-control profiles.

  • Trauma & PTSD Therapy
    Uses EMDR and trauma-informed CBT to help clients process distressing memories safely.

  • Self-Harm & Crisis Support
    Delivers compassionate risk assessments, safety planning, and coping-skills training for immediate relief.

  • Phobia & Fear Interventions
    Combines CBT with exposure techniques to desensitise specific anxieties and restore confidence.

  • Eating Disorder Support
    Offers evidence-based strategies that address disordered eating patterns and improve body-image resilience.

  • Personality Disorder Therapy
    Utilises DBT skills training to enhance emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness.

  • Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
    Integrates self-compassion exercises to build kindness toward oneself and reduce shame.

Additional Information

Clinical Partners’ Nottingham clinic features purpose-built consultation rooms with interactive digital platforms for real-time symptom tracking. Moreover, sensory-friendly décor and adjustable lighting create a calm, welcoming atmosphere. Consequently, clients feel at ease from the moment they arrive.

Each person completes secure pre-session questionnaires via an online portal. As a result, Dr Haughton focuses face-to-face time entirely on personalised interventions. Furthermore, the clinic offers encrypted telehealth consultations to maintain continuity when travel or scheduling proves challenging.

Weekly multidisciplinary case reviews bring together psychiatrists, occupational therapists, and speech and language therapists. Therefore, every care plan benefits from collective expertise and the latest evidence-based guidance. In addition, clients receive bespoke resource packs—including home-practice workbooks, visual aids, and recommended apps—to reinforce progress between sessions.

Clinical Partners also hosts community workshops on topics such as stress management, emotional resilience, and positive behaviour support. Families leave these events with practical tools and supportive peer networks beyond clinic walls.

To begin your journey toward clarity and confidence, arrange an initial assessment with Dr Rachel Haughton – Psychologist – Adult – Nottingham at Clinical Partners today. Let her specialist expertise guide you toward lasting well-being.

Dr Rachel Haughton - Psychologist - Nottingham

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