Dr Yvonne L Waft BSc (Hons)

Having studied Psychology at the University of East London in the mid-1990s as a mature student, I went on to work in the mental health field for several years before qualifying as a Clinical Psychologist in 2006 at the University of Leeds. As a Doctor of Clinical Psychology, I worked in the NHS in Wakefield and Sheffield with adults and older adults, mainly focusing on assessment of, and therapy for, trauma and complex trauma.

I began my private Clinical Psychology practice in Wakefield in 2013, whilst still working as a Clinical Psychologist in the secondary care NHS mental health service, also in Wakefield.

Since early 2016, I have been full-time in private practice, delivering evidence-based psychological therapy to adults of all ages, working with them to resolve mental health conditions, often caused by trauma and adverse experiences in early life.

Over many years I have developed my expertise in trauma therapy, especially EMDR Therapy. In addition to delivering therapy, I am sought after as a Clinical Supervisor, EMDR Consultant, EMDR Training Facilitator, and speaker on all things trauma and therapy related.

I am the author of Coping with Trauma - Surviving and Thriving in the Face of Overwhelming Events (2023, Sequoia Books) and also blog regularly on topics around trauma and therapy.

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I am often called upon to speak on podcasts or at training events on the topic of trauma and/or EMDR therapy.

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