David W Ball
Clinical Psychologist at Re:Cognition Health Ltd- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Accredited Counsellor
Member of The National Counselling Society -
Accredited Psychotherapist
BACP/UK Register of Independent Counsellors & Psychotherapists -
Accredited Substance Abuse Counsellor, (FDAP)
Federation of Drug & Alcohol Professionals, UK -
Certified Practitioner in EMDR Levels I & II
EMDR Institute, UK, London, 2002 & 2003 -
Graduate Psychology Practitioner and Member
British Psychological Society (BPS) -
Professional Standards Authority
Accepted on Accredited Voluntary Register as approved by the PSA
Experience
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Re:Cognition Health
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United Kingdom
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Clinical Psychologist
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Jan 2014 - Present
• Medico-legal clinical psychological and neuropsychological assessments • Clinical assessments of adults with complex trauma and brain injury • Specialised therapist in addictions/trauma • Medico-legal clinical psychological and neuropsychological assessments • Clinical assessments of adults with complex trauma and brain injury • Specialised therapist in addictions/trauma
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Elysium Psychology Consultancy Ltd
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Oxfordshire
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Founder and Director
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Jul 2010 - Present
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Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
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High Wycombe
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Clinical Psychologist
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Sep 2015 - Jan 2016
• Clinical Psychologist on Level 3 Child and Adolescent Service • Specialist assessment and treatment of children with complex needs • Clinical Psychologist on Level 3 Child and Adolescent Service • Specialist assessment and treatment of children with complex needs
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Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
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United Kingdom
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Clinical Psychologist
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Feb 2015 - Sep 2015
• Clinical Psychologist on Level 3 Child and Adolescent Service • Specialist assessment and treatment of children with complex needs • Clinical Psychologist on Level 3 Child and Adolescent Service • Specialist assessment and treatment of children with complex needs
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Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
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United Kingdom
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Hospitals and Health Care
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400 - 500 Employee
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Clinical Psychologist
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Jun 2014 - Jan 2015
• Clinical Psychologist on Level 3 Child and Adolescent Service • Specialist assessment and treatment of children with complex needs • Clinical Psychologist on Level 3 Child and Adolescent Service • Specialist assessment and treatment of children with complex needs
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Apple Hill Nursing Care Home/Mental Health Hospital
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Maidenhead, Berkshire
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Clinical Psychologist
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Sep 2013 - Jan 2015
• Clinical lead of multi-disciplinary team • Consultant, clinical psychologist, • Supervisor to psychology staff • Clinical lead of multi-disciplinary team • Consultant, clinical psychologist, • Supervisor to psychology staff
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Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
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United Kingdom
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Clinical Psychologist
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Jun 2014 - Oct 2014
• Clinical Psychologist on Level 3 Child and Adolescent Service • Specialist assessment and treatment of children with complex needs • Clinical Psychologist on Level 3 Child and Adolescent Service • Specialist assessment and treatment of children with complex needs
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Moving Minds Psychological Management and Rehabilitation
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United Kingdom
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Mental Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Clinical Psychologist
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May 2011 - Jun 2013
• Counselling & Clinical Psychologist and psychotherapist for legal, insurance markets • Neuropsychological assessments and psychotherapeutic treatment intervention • Counselling & Clinical Psychologist and psychotherapist for legal, insurance markets • Neuropsychological assessments and psychotherapeutic treatment intervention
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Life Story Therapeutic Centre
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Reading, Berkshire
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• Practising Psychotherapist
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May 2011 - Jun 2012
• Practising psychotherapist in group practice, specifically substance abuse counselling and trauma related issues, PTSD, Generalised Anxiety Disorder. • Practising psychotherapist in group practice, specifically substance abuse counselling and trauma related issues, PTSD, Generalised Anxiety Disorder.
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Psychology Service Associate
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Apr 2011 - Jun 2012
• Psychology Service Associate, Independent Contractor. • Conduct clinical psychological assessments pertaining to personality disorders, mental health problems & drug/alcohol issues on adults & children in the Slough Social Care • Psychology Service Associate, Independent Contractor. • Conduct clinical psychological assessments pertaining to personality disorders, mental health problems & drug/alcohol issues on adults & children in the Slough Social Care
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Capio Nightingale Hospital
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Marylebone, London
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Clinical Psychologist
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Aug 2011 - Jan 2012
• Clinical Psychologist, individual and group therapist • Clinical Psychologist, individual and group therapist
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Provision of independent Clinical Assessments
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Aug 2008 - Apr 2011
• Provision of independent Clinical Assessments of families and children for the purposes of Family Court Proceedings and Expert Witness testimony. • Assessments conducted in the areas of Attachment, Personality Disorder, Childhood Trauma/Behavioural Problems, Drug/Alcohol disorders. • Adept in the use of Psychometric Testing for Capacity Assessments/Clinical Assessments. • Provision of independent Clinical Assessments of families and children for the purposes of Family Court Proceedings and Expert Witness testimony. • Assessments conducted in the areas of Attachment, Personality Disorder, Childhood Trauma/Behavioural Problems, Drug/Alcohol disorders. • Adept in the use of Psychometric Testing for Capacity Assessments/Clinical Assessments.
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Elysium Psychology Service
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Bracknell, Berkshire & Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
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• Clinical Practitioner
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May 1998 - Aug 2010
• Clinical Practitioner/CBT/Brief Therapy for private clients in the local area. • Drug/alcohol counselling. Provided EMDR, CBT for clients of RTA’s, other severe traumatic experiences and acquired brain injury • Assessed and diagnosed complex dual diagnosed clients with alcohol/psychological problems. Provided individual and group therapy to young people, adults and families. • Clinical Practitioner/CBT/Brief Therapy for private clients in the local area. • Drug/alcohol counselling. Provided EMDR, CBT for clients of RTA’s, other severe traumatic experiences and acquired brain injury • Assessed and diagnosed complex dual diagnosed clients with alcohol/psychological problems. Provided individual and group therapy to young people, adults and families.
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The Churchill London Clinic
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United Kingdom
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Hospitals and Health Care
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Clinical Psychologist
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Sep 2009 - Dec 2009
• Locum Clinical Psychologist in secure psychiatric hospital • Treatment provided for patients with drug/alcohol problems and related brain injury • Locum Clinical Psychologist in secure psychiatric hospital • Treatment provided for patients with drug/alcohol problems and related brain injury
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BRAIN INJURY REHABILITATION TRUST
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Lead Clinical Psychologist
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Sep 2008 - Apr 2009
• Lead Clinical Psychologist with brain injury patients in residential clinic • Assessed and treated clients with substance abuse problems concomitant with brain injury • Lead Clinical Psychologist with brain injury patients in residential clinic • Assessed and treated clients with substance abuse problems concomitant with brain injury
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Bracknell Forest Children’s Social Care
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Bracknell, Berkshire
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Director of Counselling Psychology Services
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Jun 2005 - Jun 2008
• Director of Counselling Psychology Services for Children & Families. (ages 11 to 19) • Provision of psychometric and cognitive testing, CBT and counselling; clinical diagnostic assessments of intricate mental health conditions, dual diagnosis, and alcohol counselling for young people and their parents within Social Services, YOT, CAMHS & the school system. • Director of Counselling Psychology Services for Children & Families. (ages 11 to 19) • Provision of psychometric and cognitive testing, CBT and counselling; clinical diagnostic assessments of intricate mental health conditions, dual diagnosis, and alcohol counselling for young people and their parents within Social Services, YOT, CAMHS & the school system.
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Barnet Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust
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United Kingdom
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Counselling Psychologist
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Jan 2002 - Sep 2003
• Counselling Psychologist & Addictions Specialist with CAMHS/YOT • Counselling Psychologist & Addictions Specialist with CAMHS/YOT
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Arlington Care Association
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Harlesdon, London
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Consultant
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Mar 1998 - Mar 2000
• Consultant, Tutor, & Counsellor to school system/LEA in Wembley, London • Specifically addressed drug/alcohol issues and provided training and education seminars • Consultant, Tutor, & Counsellor to school system/LEA in Wembley, London • Specifically addressed drug/alcohol issues and provided training and education seminars
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Bath Area Drug Advisory Service
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Bath, Avon
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Deputy Manager
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Jul 1997 - May 1998
• Deputy Manager, Supervisor & Counsellor of drug treatment service • Deputy Manager, Supervisor & Counsellor of drug treatment service
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Discovery House Methadone Clinic
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Indiana, USA
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Director
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May 1996 - May 1997
• Director of methadone clinic • Supervised staff of 6, including outreach worker • Set up service from inception, hiring staff and promoting service • Director of methadone clinic • Supervised staff of 6, including outreach worker • Set up service from inception, hiring staff and promoting service
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Education
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Middlesex University
Doctoral Research, Psychotherapy through Professional Studies -
Columbus University
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Clinical Psychology -
Illinois School of Professional Psychology, Chicago Campus
Doctoral Candidate, Clinical Psychology -
Antioch University
MA Degree, Counselling Psychology/Psychotherapy -
Providence College
BA Degree, English