Dr. Pointer, OCD Specialist ~ Credentials

Lived OCD Experiences & Recovery Journey

Dr. Pointer experienced OCD from an early age, & therefore needed to go on his own recovery journey

Specialism in OCD & Clinical Experience

Dr. Pointer has worked within the mental health field for over 28 years, & specialises in the psychological treatment of OCD

Protected Titles

• Chartered Psychologist (C.Psychol)

  Dr. Pointer is registered with the British Psychological Society (BPS). The title of Chartered Psychologist is legally recognised & reflects only the highest standard of psychological knowledge and expertise. It is awarded by the British Psychological Society (BPS) - an institution which has been granted Royal Charter

• Clinical Psychologist

  HCPC registered

  Dr. Pointer is registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC). The title of Clinical Psychologist is legally recognised & is given to practitioner psychologists in the field of clinical psychology by the Health and Care Professions Council

• Associate Fellow of The British Psychological Society (AFBPsS)

  Dr. Pointer holds the title of Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society in recognition of his contribution to the field of psychology

Core Qualifications & Trainings

• Doctorate Degree in Clinical Psychology (University of Surrey)

  As a Doctor of Psychology, Dr. Pointer has trained at the highest level in both the science & application of psychological research within clinical psychology, and thus offers therapeutic interventions that are both ethical & evidence-based

• Masters Degree in Psychodynamic Practice - Counselling & Psychotherapy (University of Oxford)

  As an Oxford University Graduate at Masters level in Psychodynamic Practice (Counselling and Psychotherapy), Dr. Pointer has extensive training in psychotherapy

• First Class Honours Degree in Psychology (Open University)

Additional Qualifications & Trainings

• Diploma in Cognitive-Behavioural Hypnotherapy (UK College of Hypnosis & Hypnotherapy) - BPS accredited

• Professional Hypnotherapy Diploma (Jacquin Hypnosis Academy)

• Certified Hypnotist in Neo-Ericksonian Hypnosis (Mike Mandel Academy)

Continued Professional Development (CPD), related to Specialised Treatments for OCD

In addition to the aforementioned qualifications, trainings, accreditations & registrations, Dr. Pointer continues to further his knowledge and expertise in both the understanding & treatment of OCD through continued professional development (i.e. additional trainings & engagement with the most up to date psychological research literature & clinical practices) relating to the evidence-based cognitive behavioural therapies for OCD (ERP, RF-ERP, ACT, MCT, CFT, & IBT/I-CBT)

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