A qualified clinical psychologist based in London.

 

about Dr Claire Buky-Webster

Dr Buky-Webster qualified as a Clinical Psychologist in 2014, and has more than fourteen years working in mental health services. She began her private practice in 2015, and now offers specialist assessments and psychological therapy.

Assessments

Dr Buky-Webster is an expert Court Witness, offering assessments in the family court arena. She has expertise in:

  • Care Proceedings

  • Cognitive assessments of children and adults

  • Impact of parental mental health difficulties on children

  • Attachment to parents and siblings and impact of separation

  • Psychological assessments of children, adolescents and adults

  • Parenting assessments

  • Fostering and adoption

Therapy

Dr Buky-Webster is trained at doctoral level to deliver evidence based therapy from a wide range of therapeutic models. She is particularly interested in tailoring therapy to the individual, and selects ideas from different therapies which will be most helpful, providing a bespoke approach.

Her training means that she is qualified to work with a variety of presentations and difficulties. People come to therapy for many different reasons including psychological, emotional, personal and relational problems. Some people also come to therapy without any specific issues and may be more interested in exploring ideas such as identity, childhood and hopes for the future.

Dr Buky-Webster is passionate about working collaboratively, that is, working together to explore and understand the reasons why individuals come to therapy.

Dr Buky-Webster specialises in providing:

  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

  • Mindfulness

  • Systemic Therapy (Family Therapy)

  • Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Skills and Experience

Dr Buky-Webster has the following qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Science in Psychology (2005-2008); University of Bournemouth

  • Post Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Advice Work, with Distinction (2008-2009); Canterbury Christ Church University

  • Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (2011-2014); University of Southampton

  • Post Graduate Diploma in Systemic Practice with Merit (2017), Institute of Family Therapy

Dr Buky-Webster has a great deal of experience in working with a variety of mental health presentations. She currently works for a local authority in London. Working in Children's Social Care, she provides assessments and therapy to children, families and parents.

Dr Buky-Webster is affiliated with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) confirming the reliability and validity of her qualifications and professional status, as well as her credibility as a competent and effective Clinical Psychologist.