Profile:

Dr Caroline Falconer is a Senior Clinical Psychologist currently working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust. She has a Degree in Psychology, a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and Postgraduate Certificate in Family Therapy and Systematic Practice. She is also a Member of the Health and Care Professions Council.

Dr Falconer has over 10 years’ experience as a Clinical Psychologist working with young people in both inpatient and community settings with mental health issues and/or complex family problems. She also works with children with complex developmental conditions., providing specialist neuropsychological assessment, interpretation and intervention.

Dr Falconer supports Children & Young People with a wide range of varying conditions, including ADHD, Anger, Anxiety, Autism, Attachment Difficulties, Depression, Behavioural Issues, Self Harm and School Problems. She offers tailored therapy to suit the individual drawing on Systemic Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Positive Behaviour Support, Parenting and Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy. She has also completed training in the administering the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2) at Great Ormond Street Hospital and has vast experience in not only assessing for ASD, but also in providing post-diagnostic interventions and adapting therapies for young people with neurodevelopmental conditions and learning disabilities.

Dr Falconer is described by her colleagues as efficient, hardworking and reliable, building excellent relationships with children, families, carers and professionals. Clinical Partners present Dr Caroline Falconer as part of our fantastic Leeds Team.

Specialisms

• ADHD
• Anger
• Anxiety
• Autism
• Depression
• Behavioural Issues
• School Problems
• Self Esteem
• Learning Difficulties
• Special Educational Needs Assessments (SENs)
• Asperger’s Disorder
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
• Early Years Issues

Qualifications

• Degree in Psychology
• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
• Postgraduate Certificate in Family Therapy and Systematic Practice

Professional registrations

• Member of the Health and Care Professions Council

Therapeutic approaches

• Systemic Therapy
• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
• ADOS
• Parent Group Leader in Numerous Parenting Programmes
• Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy