Dr Levent Yurdakul

Consultant Clinical Psychologist

Adult

DClinPsych, PG Dip IPT, PG Dip Applied Clinical Neuropsychology, MSc, BSc

Dr Levent Yurdakul is a clinical psychologist in private practice and also holds the post of Consultant Clinical Psychologist at St Magnus Hospital in Surrey. He has worked for many years within the NHS and in private practice with clients across the lifespan ranging from common health problems through to complex psychological difficulties.

Dr Yurdakul uses an integrative approach including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), paying particular attention to attachment patterns, personality and the impact of life experiences. He is an accredited Interpersonal Therapy practitioner and supervisor. Both CBT & IPT are National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) recommended treatments for a wide range of psychological disorders. Dr Yurdakul offers time limited and longer-term interventions based on the needs of the individual.

It was very easy to get an appointment, Dr Yurdakul was easy to talk to and totally understood my issues. After 40 years I was finally able to let go of all my emotions and baggage. The help I received has enabled me to deal with my feelings and helped me to feel better about myself and not have so much anxiety. I now feel a new person thanks to your practice.

His neuropsychological work includes assessments and interventions for dementia, cognitive impairments due to neurological conditions, and acquired head injuries.

Dr Yurdakul’s work also includes medico-legal assessments in relation to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and psychological injury.

Dr Yurdakul is a highly experienced, especially friendly and engaging practitioner who we are delighted to have in the Clinical Partners team.

Conditions I treat

Anger issues
Anxiety
Cyclothymia
Dementias - All types
Depression
Emotional difficulties - Other
Grief & bereavement
Low self esteem
Panic attacks & panic disorder
Personality issues - Narcissistic
Post natal depression
PTSD / Trauma
Relationship difficulties
Stress
Treatment resistant depression

Therapeutic approaches used

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Integrative
Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
Time-limited & Longer-term Psychological Intervantions
Neuropsychology & Neurorehabilitation

Qualifications and Education

PG Diploma in IPT - University of Surrey
PG Diploma in Applied Clinical Neuropsychology - Kings College
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology - Canterbury Christ Church University
MSc in Neuroscience - Kings College
BSc Hons Psychology – Swansea University

Professional Bodies and Membership

Publications

Perceived changes associated with autogenic training for anxiety: A grounded theory study

Yurdakal, L., Holttum, S., Bowden, A., (2010) Perceived changes associated with autogenic training for anxiety: A grounded theory study, in The British Psychological Society - Psychology and Psychotherapy- Theory, Research and Practice, Volume 82, Issue 4, Pages 403-419

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