Dr Beatrice Cox

Dr Beatrice Cox is a Clinical Psychologist with 9-years post-qualification NHS experience. She works with children, parents and carers in a broad range of clinical settings. Dr Cox has extensive experience of working with young people with significant mental health difficulties such as suicidal ideation and self-harm. She works with young people with complex backgrounds, including ‘looked after’ children. Her therapeutic experience includes using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassionate Mind Therapy and systemic approaches.

Dr Cox is trained in Triple P (Positive Parenting Programme) and works with parents to implement Behaviour Plans to manage difficult behaviours. Dr Cox has a particular interest in young people with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and Learning Disabilities (LD).  She is qualified to use a range of psychological and clinical procedures for assessment of ASC and LD. She uses Functional Analysis and Positive Behaviour Support plans to address psychological difficulties and challenging behaviour within this client group.

Profession: Psychologist

Courts or Tribunals: Adoption or Foster Care, Family Court

Age groups: Adolescent, Adult, Child, Family, Older Adult

Psychological Specialisms: ADHD, Adult Mental Health Problems, Autistic Spectum Disorder, Behavioural Difficulties, Child Mental Health, Learning Difficulties, Parent-Child Attachment, Parenting Problems, School Problems, Substance Misuse, Youth Offending

Therapies offered: CBT