Miguel Montenegro

Member Status: Senior Accredited

Member No: JM00P18

Location: Liverpool

I'm a registered Clinical Psychologist, Neuropsychologist, accredited Psychotherapist, and an approved Clinical Supervisor.

I am a registered Expert Witness for court cases for medical negligence, road traffic accidents, and workplace accidents.

I have more than 20 years of experience in counselling and psychotherapy and over 10 years in clinical psychology and neuropsychology.

I work from a range of psychological models, including EMDR, cognitive-behavioural, acceptance and compassion, mindfulness, analytical, solution focused and existential. I have extensive experience in working in mental health and neurorehabilitation/ neurodevelopmental settings, in particular in complex and busy environments.

I can work with individuals presenting with a range of difficulties, including PTSD, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, stress, bereavement and loss, brain injury, autism, ADHD, learning difficulties, aggression, and relationship issues.

I provide a range of assessments, including cognitive and IQ for traffic accidents, memory, executive functioning skills, ADHD, Autism, behavioural processing skills, mental capacity assessments for court, and many more.

I can also provide teaching, supervision and consultation to other professionals, counsellors and psychologists, students, and the general public.

I also supervise research and coursework. I am actively involved in staff training and CPD to ensure that care is systematic and consistent across teams. I have a range of publications in scientific journals and book chapter.

• Qualifications & Experience

  - Post-doctoral Certificate in Clinical Neuropsychology Practice- The University of Bristol (ongoing)
  
  - EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing) Accredited Training - EMDR Academy (2020)
  
  - Post-doctoral Diploma in Clinical Neuropsychology Theory - The University of Bristol (2019)
  
  - Doctorate in Clinical Psychology - The University of Liverpool (2013)
  
  - Certificate in 3rd Wave Cognitive Behaviour Therapy - British Psychological Society (2016)
  
  - British Psychological Society (BPS) Advanced Supervisor Training (2015)
  
  - Bond Solon Expert Witness Training (2013)
  
  - Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling - Chrysalis (Accredited by Open University/Royal College of Nursing) (2011)
  
  - Professional Diploma in Hypnotherapy - Chrysalis (Accredited by Open University/Royal College of Nursing) (2009)
  
  - MSc in Child and Adolescent Mental Health– The University of Northampton (2008)
  
  - BA (honours) in Psychology with Criminology - The University of Northampton (2006)
• What I can help with

  • Abuse – Emotional, Physical, Sexual
  • Addiction (e.g. Alcohol, Computer games, Drugs, Food, Gambling, Sex, Smoking)
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Assertiveness / Self-confidence / Self-esteem
  • Autistic Spectrum Disorders
  • Bereavement / Loss
  • Bullying
  • Carers
  • Chronic fatigue syndrome / M.E.
  • Cultural issues
  • Depression
  • Disability
  • Divorce & Separation
  • Driving tests
  • Emotional issues
  • Gender identity
  • Generally unhappy with your life
  • Illness and dying
  • Mindfulness
  • Neurodiversity
  • Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
  • Panic attacks
  • Phobias
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder / PTSD
  • Relaxation
  • Self-defeating behaviours
  • Self-esteem
  • Self-harm
  • Sexuality Identity
  • Shyness / Social Phobia
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Suicidal feelings
  • Trauma
  • Violence / Victim support
• Languages Spoken

  • Portuguese
  • English