Meet the team

Tay Psychology is run by Dr Hannah Went and Dr Emilly Scott.
We have a team of associates; Dr Gail Wilson, Dr Susan Wilson, Dr Eleanor (Nell) Filgate, Dr Ciara Stiles, Dr Bogna Radlak, Dr Duncan Davidson, Dr Lianne White, Dr Claire Campbell, Dr Hannah Shackleton, Dr Alison Gibson, Dr Maeve Butler, Dr Brodie McGeown, Dr Derek Mitchell, Dr Ann Fitzgerald and Dr Fiona McConnell. Our skilled administration manager, Sarah Ledger is also a valued member of our team.
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​All of our psychologists are registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

 

Dr Hannah Went

Dr Hannah Went is a Clinical Psychologist with over 10 years experience working with adults with mental health difficulties. This has ranged from helping people with mild emotional distress, to individuals with highly complex and enduring difficulties, including working in inpatient services. She excels at building trusting and supportive therapeutic relationships through her honest but empathic approach to therapy.

Hannah offers face to face therapy for adults in Dundee and can also provide psychological therapy online.

Hannah has trained extensively in CBT and what are known as ‘third wave therapies'. These include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness based approaches, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). She is also trained in Behaviour Family Therapy. Throughout her career she has continued to train in these therapies undertaking a range of post qualification training courses. She has a particular interest in anxiety disorders and trauma related difficulties.​
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Qualifications

• Master of Arts (Hons) in Psychology (2007)
• Master of Science in Psychological Therapy in Primary Care (2010)
• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology​ (2016)

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Dr Emilly Scott

Dr Emilly Scott is a fully qualified and accredited Clinical Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Emilly has experience working with clients of all ages but now specialises working with adults and older adults. Emilly has worked within the NHS for over 10 years with clients experiencing a wide range of emotional and behavioural difficulties. Emilly also has experience supporting clients to navigate relationship difficulties and can offer couples therapy.

Emilly offers face to face therapy for adults in Dundee and Aberdeen. She also works with individuals and couples online.

Emilly draws from a range of evidence-based psychological therapies including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR). Emilly is a UK and Europe EMDR accredited practitioner. Emilly uses these techniques in a collaborative and explorative way to help individuals’ navigate challenges and improve wellbeing.

​Emilly’s primary aim within therapy is to create a safe space where goals can be developed and skills and strategies can be discovered to work toward recovery. Emilly is supportive and non-judgemental and creates an environment that is both accepting and empowering.​

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Psychology
• Master of Science in Clinical Psychology and Mental Health
• ​Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

 

Dr Gail Wilson

Dr Gail Wilson (she/her) qualified as a Counselling Psychologist in 2019. Her priority in working with you is to offer a safe therapeutic relationship and the psychological knowledge and skills to help you to focus on your wellbeing, and to process whatever has happened to you to cause distress. 

Gail works from our Dundee and Monifeith therapy rooms. Gail is trained in Person-Centred Therapy (PCT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and utilises aspects of Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT). Gail is regulated by the Health and Care Professions Council and engages in regular professional development to keep her skills up to date.

Gail has worked in mental health and support services since 2013. Her career has spanned policy and research focused on trauma informed best practice for young women in the criminal justice system, publishing and event speaking, developing mental health services for children and young people, and working with adults in the NHS. She has specific experience working in schools, trauma services, psychiatric services, veteran services, and LGBTQ+ settings. Gail has a particular interest in how music can be used within therapy to facilitate emotional understanding, connection, and expression.  ​

​Qualifications

• Batchelor of Science (Hons) in Psychology (Applied)
• Master of Science in Forensic Psychology 
• ​Doctorate in Counselling Psychology

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Dr Susan Wilson

Dr Susan Wilson qualified as a Clinical Psychologist in 2015. Prior to this, she completed her undergraduate psychology degree with the University of Dundee and worked as an Assistant Psychologist with NHS Adult and Older Adult Psychology Services. Since qualifying as a Clinical Psychologist, she continues working with NHS services and also provides sessions with Tay Psychology. She works with clients experiencing a wide range of difficulties, such as anxiety, depression and trauma related difficulties. 

Susan is passionate about mental health and wellbeing, and the journey people have experienced in their life. She creates an open and inviting space for individuals to explore their current difficulties as a first step. Susan’s approach is grounded with compassion and she works in a person-centred way, meaning that her work with clients is individual to them. She draws on various evidence-based treatments and therapy approaches, such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, Mindfulness and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. She is also trained in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) and Behaviour Family Therapy. Drawing on a range of therapies allows her to work with clients in a flexible way to best meet their individual needs and therapeutic goals. 
Susan works with adults online and face to face in our Dundee Clinic.
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Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Psychology​
• ​Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

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Dr Eleanor (Nell) Filgate

Dr Eleanor (Nell) Filgate is a qualified Clinical Psychologist, with over 9 years experience working therapeutically in mental health services. Using a person-centred and empathic approach, Nell is adept at building supportive therapeutic relationships with clients, developing a shared understanding of difficulties, and delivering psychological treatments to reach a client's personal therapy goals.
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Nell is skilled in delivering evidence-based treatments (e.g. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), which are proven to be effective both for mild psychological problems and more complex difficulties. She is also qualified to deliver Behavioural Family Therapy, an effective treatment nurturing positive communication, problem-solving and stress management within a family.

Nell has a keen interest in supporting clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) struggling with their mental health, and has attended additional training in this area. In addition, Nell is passionate about mental health difficulties of women (and men) in the perinatal period, including postnatal depression, postnatal anxiety and puerperal psychosis. She also has extensive experience treating trauma related problems.

Nell provides online therapy to adults across the UK and internationally.
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Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts (Dual Hons) in French and Psychology
• Master of Science in Mental Health Services and Population Research
• ​Doctorate in Clinical Psychology​​​​

 

​Dr Ciara Stiles

Dr Ciara Stiles is a qualified Principal Clinical Psychologist with experience working with clients of all ages. She has worked in the NHS for over 9 years and in addition to her private work continues to work in the NHS with adults presenting with complex and enduring mental health difficulties. She can provide remote therapy and face to face therapy in Glasgow. Dr Stiles is also able to offer clinical supervision to psychological therapists and psychologists both online and in Glasgow.

Ciara offers evidence-based psychological therapies for adults aged 18 years and above, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), therapy informed by Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR). She has a particular interest in Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT), having  completed additional post-doctoral training with the Compassionate Mind Foundation. 

She works with individuals who are experiencing a range of psychological difficulties, such as: depression/low mood, anxiety disorders (e.g., phobias, panic, health anxiety, social anxiety, OCD), low self-esteem, trauma related difficulties (including PTSD), interpersonal difficulties, and disordered eating. Ciara will often draw from a range of therapies to develop a fully individual and integrated approach best suited to the needs of each client. She is a warm, compassionate therapist who offers a safe, non-judgemental environment to work with clients to reduce their experience of psychological distress. Ciara is a Chartered Member and Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society and a registered Practitioner (Clinical) Psychologist with the Health & Care Professions Council.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
• Master of Science in Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience 
• ​Doctorate in Clinical Psychology​​

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Dr Bogna Radlak​

Dr Bogna Radlak is a fully qualified and accredited Clinical Psychologist, registered with the HCPC. She has extensive clinical experience working with Psychology Services in the NHS and Private sector settings. Bogna has worked therapeutically with clients and their families who experience emotional, cognitive and behavioural difficulties. She works with adults online and face to face in Dundee.

​She has a particular interest in helping people to adjust well to their chronic/progressive neurological conditions, often working with individuals affected by cognitive problems (such as attention, memory, or reasoning difficulties), low self-esteem, anxiety/panic, anger management, low mood, interpersonal difficulties, neurological fatigue, pain and sleep difficulties and post trauma symptoms (following ICU and HDU procedures). 

Through her work in various neurorehabilitation settings, Bogna believes that it is possible to grow as a person and to develop new ways of coping with many challenges that inevitably come not only with acquired neurological conditions, but also with mental health difficulties. ​

The main therapeutic approaches Bogna uses include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), as well as cognitive rehabilitation. Bogna's therapeutic work is frequently also informed by other models of therapy such as Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT) and Schema Therapy.

Qualifications

• Master of Arts (Hons) in Psychology 
• Master of Research in Psychology 
• PhD programme in Psychology
• ​Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

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Dr Duncan Davidson​

​Dr Duncan Davidson is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and is a member of the British Psychological Society (BPS). He has been working in mental health since 2008 and has worked for charities, the NHS and across many services and settings.

Duncan currently offers face to face therapy for adults in Angus from our Monifieth clinic. He also offers online therapy.
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Duncan has expertise in working with highly complex adults, offenders and young people who often have multiple problems. Duncan’s strengths are his compassion for others, commitment to honesty and integrity and his ability to develop a great therapeutic rapport with people seeking help. 

Duncan has extensive training and expertise in Clinical Psychology. He is an expert at working with Depression, Anxiety, Psychosis and Trauma. He takes a person centred and recovery orientated approach and integrates elements of Schema focussed Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into the psychotherapy he provides.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (Hons) Psychology 

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology ​

 

​Dr Lianne White

Dr Lianne White is a Clinical Psychologist with over 10 years experience working in the NHS. She places particular emphasis on building therapeutic relationships and empowering individuals to work collaboratively during therapy.

​Throughout her career, Lianne has supported individuals with a range of mental health difficulties varying in complexity and nature while utilising Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) among other therapeutic models. Lianne is also trained in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing therapy (EMDR). 

Lianne offers face to face therapy to adults and young people in Perth and online.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Applied Psychology 

• Masters in Applied Psychology for Children and Young People
• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology​

 

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Dr Claire Campbell

​​Dr Claire Campbell is a qualified Clinical Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Over the last 18 years working in the NHS, Claire has supported individuals with a range of mental health presentations. These have ranged from mild to moderate anxiety and mood disorders to more complex and enduring presentations including psychosis, major depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Bipolar Affective Disorder and Personality Disorders. Claire has worked extensively in both community and inpatient settings and has a particular interest in complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (cPTSD). In 2015 Claire moved into the field of substance use, specialising in complex mental health presentations and co-occurring problematic substance use.

Claire adopts a holistic approach when working with individuals, understanding the therapeutic alliance is paramount in creating a safe space where individuals can explore their problems, and working collaboratively to develop a psychological understanding of their difficulties (formulation). This formulation provides a roadmap to recovery where together, Claire supports individuals in making changes to support improvements in their physical and mental wellbeing.

Claire offers an integrative approach to therapy drawing on a range of evidence based psychological therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Behavioural Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT). Claire is also trained in Behavioural Family Therapy (BFT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). In addition to completing post qualification training in these therapeutic modalities, Claire has undertaken further training in, and coaches other practitioners in Motivational Interviewing (MI), supporting individuals with health behaviour changes. Claire is a compassionate and caring practitioner who believes in the intrinsic worth of each individual and is dedicated to her therapeutic work in helping individuals overcome psychological distress and to live rich and meaningful lives in accordance with their values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Psychology (2004) ​

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (2008)

 

​Dr Hannah Shackleton

Dr Hannah Shackleton is a practitioner Clinical Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Hannah has over 10 years of experience in mental health services across the UK, and has worked with a broad range of ages and presentation types. Hannah has a particular interest in working with individuals who are challenged by physical health conditions and individuals with mild to severe emotional and behavioural difficulties that interfere with day to day functioning. This includes, but is not limited to: grief and adjustment, trauma related difficulties (e.g. PTSD), low mood and depression as well as anxiety disorders including health anxiety, panic attacks and unmanageable worry.

Hannah works with adults online and face to face in Dundee. At the beginning of a course of therapy, Hannah will spend time understanding the challenges individuals are facing, with attention paid to the context of their day to day life and, if relevant, past life experiences. In collaboration with the client, a treatment plan will then be designed and completed. This will be reviewed regularly to ensure progress toward client goals which are identified at the start of the therapy process.

Hannah's treatments draw from evidence-based psychological therapies, typically Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and/or Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). Hannah may also use Schema Therapy and Person Centred Therapy approaches depending on what is appropriate for a clients needs and goals.

Hannah is friendly, empathic and professional and a particular strength of hers is making individuals feel at ease very quickly. She prioritises the establishment and maintenance of a supportive and non-judgemental therapeutic relationship for the duration of the therapy process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Psychology 
• Master of Science in Neuropsychology 
• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology 

 

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​Dr Alison Gibson

Dr Alison Gibson works from our Dundee therapy rooms, offering psychological therapies for adults aged 18 years and above.  Following a neuro-affirming, collaborative approach, Alison provides a safe, non-judgemental space where you can explore the difficulties you have been experiencing, and together, develop a way forward, focusing on what is important to you.  
With over 10 years experience, both in the NHS (experience working with mild to complex and enduring difficulties) and third sector services, Alison has worked with people who experience a range of psychological difficulties including, but not limited to, disordered eating, low self-esteem, low mood, anxiety and trauma related difficulties.  

Alison’s main therapeutic approaches are Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) but she is also trained and draws upon Person Centred Therapy (PCT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). ​

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Psychology 
• Master of Science in Psychology of Mental Health 
• ​Doctorate in Counselling Psychology ​

 

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​Dr Maeve Butler

Dr Maeve Butler is a fully qualified Clinical Psychologist registered with the HCPC. She has over 10 years of clinical experience working in a variety of different NHS Psychology services.

Maeve is able to offer appointments both face to face in Edinburgh and online.

Maeve has particular expertise in helping people to live well with a chronic physical health condition. She has worked extensively with individuals affected by diabetes, fatigue, pain and weight management concerns. She is interested in the interplay between the mind and body, and brings this to her work.  ​

Maeve has also worked with a wide spectrum of general mental health difficulties. She is attuned to the role of culture, early life, intergenerational trauma and other contextual factors which contribute to a person's experience of emotional distress, burnout and interpersonal problems. Maeve is passionate about understanding people's stories across the lifespan, particularly themes of transition and loss which commonly occur in late adolescence, middle life and at retirement. She supports clients to shift from narratives of confusion, suffering and stuck-ness, toward clarity, care, growth and connection.
Maeve specialises in Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) as her main therapeutic modality. She translates compassion in an active and pragmatic way. CFT has been shown to be useful for people who experience intense self-criticism and can feel overwhelmed by the day-to-day demands of life. Maeve also draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI) and mindfulness-based approaches. She describes her approach as integrative and led by what each client finds most useful. She subscribes to the research that suggests change is a process rather than an outcome that takes place within a relationship. Maeve endeavours to stay present with and connected to her clients' moment-to-moment experience. Maeve trusts the innate healing capacity within each individual, and considers it a privilege to facilitate clients toward a life of increased meaning and purpose.  

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Applied Psychology 
• Master of Science (Hons) in Mental Health and Psychological Practice 
• ​Doctorate in Clinical Psychology 
• Post-graduate Certificate in Compassion Focused Therapy​

 

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​Dr Brodie McGeown

Dr Brodie McGeown is a Clinical Psychologist with over nine years experience working with clients of all ages who have found themselves struggling emotionally. The majority of her experience has been working with adults. Brodie also has experience working in the third sector for a large national children's charity supporting young adults ageing out of the care system. Her research experience has focused on the mental health of mothers with experience of the care system. 

Brodie currently offers therapy on a remote basis only. 

Brodie has undergone Masters level training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and has a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. She has received additional training in Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and CBT for Eating Disorders.  

Brodie's practice is integrative, which means that she may draw from multiple therapies to find the best fit for you. Her work is collaborative, and all therapeutic decisions will be made together. Initially, time will be dedicated to understanding your life experiences and how they have shaped the way you see yourself, other people and the world. You will explore the ways you cope with distress, whether they are helping you live the life you want, and learn alternatives if they are getting in the way of that. Her particular areas of interest are anxiety difficulties including obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and mental health in motherhood. 
 
Qualifications

• Master of Arts in Psychology 
• Master of Science in Psychological Therapies in Primary Care 
• ​Doctorate in Clinical Psychology ​

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Dr Derek Mitchell

For over 20 years, I have provided high-quality, evidence-based psychological assessment and treatment for adults with common mental health problems.
My approach is pragmatic, down-to-earth, and collaborative. I view therapy as a partnership, where we work together to understand and address the challenges you bring to our sessions.
I see clients in person at my clinic in Aberdeen, and I am also available for online sessions.
My main focus has been helping clients with issues such as:

• Anxiety
• Chronic stress
• Family, relationship, and work-related stress, including burnout
• Change, loss, grief, and loneliness
• The emotional impact of illness and injury
• Depression
• Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
• Social Anxiety Disorder
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Panic Disorder
• Phobias

While I believe that specific therapies, such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), are particularly effective for certain conditions (e.g., OCD), I integrate my training and experience to create a treatment plan tailored to each client's unique needs and strengths.
In addition to general training in clinical psychology, I have specialist expertise in CBT and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT).

Qualifications

• Master of Arts in Psychology (2000)
• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (2007)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (2011)​

 

Dr Ann Fitzgerald

Dr Ann Fitzgerald is a counselling psychologist with almost 20 years NHS and private practice experience working in a diverse range of mental health outpatient settings. She works with older adolescents 16+ years, young and older adults, couples and families taking a holistic approach to understand the psychological factors that contribute to human distress. This includes all mental health disorders with the most common being anxiety and depression. However, you may not have received a formal diagnosis, and this is often the best time to seek psychological therapy to prevent a problem escalating. Ann is particularly interested in working with identity, relationship, emotional and behavioural instabilities and problems.

Ann has trained in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), person-centred, mentalization based treatment (MBT) and psychodynamic approaches all of which emphasise the importance of building a robust and meaningful psychotherapeutic relationship and working alliance. Importantly much research suggests that the therapeutic relationship is the instrument of change in therapy, providing the relational foundation necessary for reparation and to develop the coping strategies, skills and techniques to support a sustainable recovery.
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More recently Ann is working towards a dual qualification as a Sports and Exercise Psychologist and is currently in the process of undertaking stage II BPS training. Specific sports related issues she works with include motivation, focus and concentration, managing stress and competitive anxiety, the athlete-coach relationship, self-esteem, dealing with injury, adjustment and working with different stages of the athlete’s career development and transitions.

Ann works online and in-person at our Perth clinic

Qualifications

• BSc in Psychology, Oxford Brookes University 1999-2002
• Counselling Skills Certificate, National University of Ireland, 2004-2005​
• Doctorate in Psychotherapeutic and Counselling Psychology, University of Surrey 2005-2008
• MSc Psychology of Sport, University of Stirling 2023-2024

 

Dr Fiona McConnell

Dr Fiona McConnell is a Clinical Psychologist with over 10 years experience, primarily working with adults and older adults in the NHS and third sector. As well as her work with Tay Psychology, Fiona continues to work in the NHS.
Fiona is passionate about exploring and understanding the experiences people have had in their life and how it impacts them now. She provides a warm and welcoming space to allow people to understand their experiences.

Fiona specialises in Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy which she has found offers a powerful, compassionate and deeply healing approach. She also utilises Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), polyvagal theory and Flash Technique. Fiona’s approach is holistic and integrative and is guided by the client and their needs.
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Fiona currently offers online sessions.

Qualifications

• MA (Hons) Psychology
• MSc in Psychological Therapy in Primary Care
• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
• Internal Family Systems Level 1

 
​Sarah Ledger

Sarah is our administration manager at Tay Psychology and is often the first point of contact for emails.

​Sarah has extensive experience providing support to both adults and children in the early help sector and as a result, has developed skills in organisation and administration which she uses at Tay Psychology to support the team and clients.