Hello, my name is Yvonne Earl. I am a psychological therapist with over thirty years experience working in the field of child and adolescent mental health. I offer evidence based, high quality assessment and treatment to children and young people.
My sessions are tailored to the needs of the individual child or adolescent, as each and every person and family has their own strengths and difficulties.
Specialities
Low Self Esteem, Depression, Self Harm, Exam Stress, School Difficulties
Anxiety, OCD, Phobias, Parenting Problems, Family/Work, Eating Disorders, Bereavement, Lack of Confidence, Parental Consultations.
ADHD coaching (In training with ADHD foundation)
Training
South Lothian College of Nursing:
Registered Mental Nurse RMN, 1985
South of Scotland CBT Course:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Practitioner Certificate, 1996
Interpersonal Therapy Practitioner
Mindfulness Practitioner
Meditation for children & adolescents
Professional Indemnity Insured.
Registered with the Information Commissioners Office
Other Appointments
Clinical tutor on the Msc for Psychological therapies, Edinburgh University
Teaches on the Msc for Psychological Therapies, Edinburgh University (Children & Adolescent)
Supervisor on the Msc for Psychological Therapies, Edinburgh University (Children & Adolescent)
Supervisor – Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Diploma, Queen Margaret University
Founder and lead psychological therapist – Yvonne Earl Teen Psychology
Additional Experience
35 years working in the field of Mental Health
Worked in Child and Adolescent Mental Health service in the NHS for 32 years
Private practice for 17 years
Currently undertaking ADHD coaching with the ADHD Foundation.
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