Our Therapists

The practice employs the services of a number of therapists who help to provide our Integrated Therapies service including:

JOANNA COTTON

Jo is a fully qualified Chartered Physiotherapist. Graduating from Sheffield Hallam University with her degree in Physiotherapy; she was awarded the Hallam Award for her voluntary charity work with Hallam Volunteering. Jo works within the NHS as a Paediatric Physiotherapist for the Specialist Children's Health Services of Leicester City PCT. Jo now works for the practice following referral from the practice doctors for both Physiotherapy work for both adults and children and undertakes OH ergonomic assessments.

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ROB MELLORS 

Rob has a MSc in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy ('CBT'). He undertakes CBT for anxiety on behalf of the practice. CBT is evidence based for the treatment of anxiety and depression. It is very useful in dealing with any thought disorder. Lorraine will work directly with you to help you achieve the target that you are aiming for in life.

CBT deals with the change of our thoughts and our behaviour from negative to positive. It assumes that our bad or difficult feelings are always associated with negative thoughts. The challenge is to be able to manage our minds in identifying low feelings and then find the negative thought associated. One then assesses the problem as if one is in a court of law and argues down the negative thoughts and replaces them with positive thoughts, thereby Changing various actions in life to achieve a desired behaviour.

Any changes in our thoughts will change our behaviour and conversely, any changes in our behaviour will then affect our thoughts positively.

CBT is an adjunct to medical treatment. Sometimes, therefore, drug therapy is recommended initially by one of the practice doctors.

Treatment with Rob is usually by referral from Doctor Piper.

Rob initially trained as a Registered Mental Nurse. He holds a BSc (1st Class) in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy. and also has a MSc in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy.

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CHARLOTTE STANWORTH

Charlotte performs Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) with us. She is accredited with the British Association of Cognitive Psychotherpists. She is trained in Eye Movement Decentisiation and is a qualified therapist.

PENNY STEVENS, BSc (Hons), P.G.C.E., MSc.

Penny Stevens holds an MSc.in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy and specialises in the treatment of weight loss using CBT and other techniques as part of an inter disciplinary team which includes Dr Piper, who specialises in Nutrition, Jane Clarke, our resident clinical dietician, and Lindsay Kubicki, who also provides Nutritional support.

More information on CBT for Weight Loss is available by clicking here...

NIKKI ARMYTAGE

Nikki works as a Life Coach, certified and UK trained dedicated to providing individual clients with a clear vision for their career and Personal Lives, driving greater self belief confidence and motivation to make changes towards their vision for the future.

DAVID ORTON

An extremely hard-working Senior Physiotherapist, with a proven track record in rehabilitation of varied elite sporting injuries. Has a very enthusiastic outlook to the profession and works well within a team in a number of environments to ensure the highest standard of care and attention possible. Is very keen to progress the profession and seeks a Challenging environment in order to fully utilise all skills gained throughout the years.

Maintains a current and up-to-date CPD portfolio documenting all training, courses and experiences that have helped to mould and develop a holistic health care professional.

DEE WELCH

Dee Welch is a qualified Masseuse and undertakes Holistic Massage on behalf of the practice. She has also trained in nutrition and provides practical support to both adults and children on behalf of the practice. She also practices Reflexology.

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DR SALONI SINGH

Dr Saloni Singh undertakes Life Coaching on behalf of the practice.

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ALEXANDRA GUTTERIDGE

Alex Gutteridge undertakes Reflexology on behalf of the Practice.

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SANDY FARLEY

Sandy is a fully qualified Psychotherapist. She undertakes Relationship counselling, Psych0-Sexual counselling and counselling for a wide range of other mental health and wellbeing issues.

If you have a query or would like to email us please go to our contact us page.

If you would like to book an appointment please call us on 0844 800 8673 or email info@privategp.com.

Occupational Health

Private General Practice Services provides a bespoke service to a diverse range of companies both local and international, both on and off site. Our comprehensive service provides as little or as much as a company needs, depending on budget and healthcare needs.

We provide sickness absence medicals, health checks, pre-employmeny medicals, questionnaires for health surveillance, annual flu vaccinations, overseas medicals, offshore medicals plus a wide range of medical tests. We also offer health and safety information, lectures and presentations on site.

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