Dr Antonella Brunetti
BSc (Hons), D. Clin.Psychol, C.Psychol, AFBPsS

Learn about Dr Antonella Brunetti

Colleagues have told me that my work is of a very high standard and that I am clear and coherent in my approach. I am passionate about offering high quality psychological assessment, formulation (understanding how your particular difficulties developed over time) and treatment to alleviate suffering and help clients gain fulfillment in their lives.

I work collaboratively with clients, so you will be central in the process of treatment. View My CV Below

 

Dr Antonella Brunetti, BSc (Hons), D. Clin.Psychol, C.Psychol, AFBPsS
Chartered Clinical Psychologist

Core Training

  • BSc (Hons) Psychology, University of Durham
  • Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (D.Clin.Psychol), University of Southampton

Schema Training

  • Schema Therapy Trainer-Supervisors; Dr Joan Farrell, Dr Erin Bulluss & Dr Olivia Thrift; International Society for Schema Therapy (ISST), current.
  • Body-Focused Interventions in Schema Therapy, 2018, Dr Helen Startup & Janis Briedis, 2018. Schema Therapy School.
  • Transformational Chairwork 2: Complex Emotions, Trauma and the Inner Critic, Dr Scott Kellogg, 2017. Grayrock & Stanton Psychological Services.
  • Overcoming Therapeutic Impasses in the Client or Therapist using Schema Therapy Interventions, Dr Joan Farrell & Ida Shaw, 2016. Schema Therapy UK.
  • Time Limited Schema Therapy, M.F. van Vreeswijk, 2015. Approved by the International Society of Schema Therapy (ISST).
  • Schema Therapy with Complex Cases Module 1, Dr Tara Cutland-Green, 2014. Approved by the International Society of Schema Therapy (ISST).
  • Schema Therapy Skills and Working with Overcompensation Module 3, Dr Tara Gormley & Dr Gillian Heath, 2014. Approved by the International Society of Schema Therapy
    (ISST).

Compassion Focused Therapy Training

  • Compassion: Integrating Body, Mind & Culture, Siegel, D. & Gilbert, P. 5th International Conference, 2016. The Compassionate Mind Foundation.
  • Mobilising Compassion in Group Psychotherapy, Kate Lucre. Kia Kaha Psychotherapy & Training.
  • Growing Points in Compassion Focused Therapy. 2nd International Conference on Compassion Focused Therapy. The Compassionate Mind Foundation.
  • Compassionate Mind in Shame & Self-Attack; Dr Deborah Lee,Organised through the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Training

  • Anxiety Traps: CBT Antidotes, Dr Christine Padesky. Cognitive Workshops. Best Practices: CBT for Depression & Suicide, Dr Christine Padesky. Cognitive Workshops.
  • Treating OCD: Recent Advances in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Prof. David Veale, Organised through the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy.
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Dr Richard Stott & Dr Rachel Handley, Maudsley NHS Trust.

Autism Spectrum Training

  • Women & Girls on The Autism Spectrum, 2018. National Autistic Society
  • Autistic Spectrum Disorders: Assessment and Psychological Treatment, Dr Ailsa Russell & Alex Ward.
  • Autism Diagnostic and Observation Schedule (ADOS), BeginningwithA: Autism Consultancy and Training.
  • Certification of administration and coding of the Autism Observation Schedule (ADOS) to the level of research reliability. BeginningwithA: Autism Consultancy and Training.
  • The Developmental, Diagnostic and Dimensional Interview (3Di): Computerized Assessment for Autism Spectrum Disorders, The University College London Institute of
    Child Health.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy

  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy; Isle of Wight NHS Trust
  • Using DBT to target Behavioural Over-Control, Prof. Tom Lynch. Organised through the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy.
  • Affect Regulation Training, Prof. Matthias Berking. Organised through the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy.

Registration

  • I am chartered with and an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and am registered as a Practitioner Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). The HCPC is the statutory body that checks all psychologists are fully qualified and adhere to a set of clinical and ethical standards.
  • To check my registration go to: www.hpc-uk.org
  • I am also registered with leading health insurance companies such as BUPA

Clinical Experience

  • I completed my doctorate in Clinical Psychology in 2004 and worked in the NHS until 2012 where I worked with clients with severe, complex and enduring mental health needs both across inpatient and community settings. I would also routinely offer psychological supervision and training to NHS staff and would supervise and mentor clinical psychology trainees.
  • I was also the Clinical Lead for the Autistic Spectrum Disorder Assessment & Diagnosis Service for Adults in Portsmouth in line with The National Autism Strategy (Department ofHealth, 2010) to provide ‘gold standard’ assessments to working-age adults.
  • Since 2012, I have been offering evidence-based psychological treatments that follow best-practice guidelines in my private practice in Petersfield, Hampshire. I have clinical specialisms in working with complex trauma (often diagnostically termed ‘Personality Disorder’) and autism spectrum conditions.
  • From 2015-2018 I offered clinical supervision and consultation at The University of Portsmouth Wellbeing Service to support staff in delivering psychological treatments to students.
  • I regularly engage in mindfulness-based meditative practices and am experienced in applying these techniques in clinical treatment.