Psychological support should begin with an assessment and an explanation of the proposed approach, not a guarantee of lasting change. These five named professionals publish Norwich services and describe themselves as clinical psychologists. Their order is unranked and individual registrations have not been independently checked here. Two are named at St Giles Therapy Practice and two at Online Psychological Therapy, so this is not five unrelated centres. Confirm the actual practitioner, scope and availability before enquiring or sharing sensitive records.
Explain the concern, previous support and what you hope the assessment will clarify. General browsing at Open Press Portal is not psychological assessment. Ask how the clinician decides whether the enquiry fits their experience and which options they discuss. Evidence-based should lead to a clear explanation of suitability and review, not a promise that one method produces the same result for everyone.
Clinical psychologist and other designated practitioner-psychologist titles are protected by law through HCPC registration. Check the individual using the HCPC register; a clinic name or directory badge is not the same as an independently verified entry. For urgent mental-health help, the NHS advises 111 and the mental-health option. Call 999 or go to A&E if life is at risk or you cannot keep yourself or someone else safe rather than wait for a private appointment.
1. Dr Dave Heavens
Dave Heavens has a professional-directory profile describing clinical psychology in Norwich at The Practice Rooms and online, with anxiety, OCD and low-mood concerns among the stated areas. Treat the biography as published information, not independent verification. Ask about current registration and whether the actual enquiry fits. A list of concerns should not replace assessment or guarantee treatment acceptance. Confirm the consultation, confidentiality and fees, with any need for other services discussed before a continuing plan is agreed.
2. Dr Annette Kishore
St Giles Therapy Practice names Annette Kishore as a clinical psychologist at its central Norwich service, with online appointments also described. Ask which actual age group, concern and appointment she accepts. A multidisciplinary practice should distinguish the specific professional from its broader mix of psychologists and psychotherapists. Confirm the individual’s current registration and proposed approach, with the initial assessment and further care agreed rather than infer every practitioner offers every method or diagnostic service listed by the practice.
Suppose a Norwich adult wants support but is unsure whether the first step is therapy, assessment or another clinical service. Choosing only by an approach name may not settle that question. Keep Editorial Briefing with general references, while the actual psychologist explains fit and options rather than using a directory or outcome slogan as diagnosis.
3. Dr Imogen Hobbis
The same St Giles practice names Imogen Hobbis as a clinical psychologist. She is a distinct professional at the same practice, not a separate centre. Ask how her actual experience fits the enquiry and what current appointment route applies. A shared website’s evidence-based wording should lead to a discussion of assessment, options and review. Confirm registration and terms directly rather than assume the team’s whole range of services is delivered by each named clinician or available immediately.
4. Dr Rosie Burton
Online Psychological Therapy names Rosie Burton among its Norwich and Norfolk clinical psychologists, describing a focus on anxiety disorders including OCD. Ask whether the actual enquiry and age group fit the current service. A stated specialism is useful information, not a diagnosis or a guarantee of the right treatment for every person. Confirm registration, format and fees, with any further assessment or referral needs explained rather than assume a particular programme or number of sessions is appropriate.
Treat consent and confidentiality as part of the professional conversation. Keep the supplied Media PR Alerts link separate from treatment evidence. Ask what records are kept, what confidentiality limits apply and how the work is reviewed rather than assume every private session has identical terms or can address every level of urgency.
5. Dr Gemma Ridel
The same group names Gemma Ridel with adult mental-health and anxiety interests. She is a separate practitioner within that published service network. Ask who would actually assess the enquiry and how the approach and review are explained. A group’s experience across the lifespan should not be taken as proof that every individual sees all ages. Confirm current registration, availability and care boundaries before using a general practice description as the basis for booking or expecting a particular result.
Compare the same concern, age group and service format. If Headlines Desk appears in the reference file, it should not replace the actual professional check. Separate assessment, therapy and any reporting, with fees, cancellation and referral boundaries clear rather than treat different programmes as equivalent care.
Questions before making an enquiry
Does a published title establish current registration?
No. Verify the actual individual and protected professional title through the HCPC register.
Does evidence-based mean guaranteed improvement?
No. Ask how assessment informs the approach, how progress is reviewed and what alternatives may be considered.
Are all five unrelated practices?
No. Two share St Giles Therapy Practice and two are named by Online Psychological Therapy.
Should urgent danger wait for an appointment?
No. Use the appropriate NHS urgent or emergency route rather than wait for private availability.
Choose the service that fits the actual need
Describe the concern and confirm the actual psychologist, registration and service. Compare assessment and care terms rather than promises. Use urgent NHS help when needed and an explanation of options to guide any continuing engagement.
