Dr Tanya Paxman
Dr Tanya Paxman MA Hons D Clin Psych PG Dip
Clinical Psychologist
I am a BPS and HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist. I received my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from University College London in 2007 and went on to obtain my Post Graduate Diploma in Paediatric Clinical Neuropsychology in 2011. I have many years of experience working within mental health settings, including within an NHS Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS), an outpatient Child Development Centre (based at Addenbrookes hospital) and I have worked within specialist Learning Disability (LD) and Autism Spectrum (ASD) services supporting children and families. I currently work in an NHS autism diagnostic service for adults. My various roles have included contributing to Autism/ LD diagnostic clinics, neuropsychological assessment, talk therapy and behavioural interventions, parenting support, parent/ child attachment work and providing supervision and training to colleagues. I was previously part of the Hey!cambridge Social Enterprise project which offered psychological services to children within schools. My role involved working with children, parents and teachers within schools and supervising a team of Clinical Psychologists. I have also undertaken additional training in Perinatal Mental Health at The Tavistock Clinic and previously offered clinical supervision within a Family Nurse Partnership team. I moved into the private sector 10 years ago and now work with children, teens, young adults who are experiencing a wide range of mental health difficulties. I also offer cognitive assessments (including dyslexia assessments) and am experienced in adapting therapies (using ACT and CBT approaches) for neurodiverse children and young people.
My approach
I offer evidence-based (researched and proven) approaches and tailored individualised support in a relaxed, friendly and quiet setting. I work collaboratively with my clients and am open about what may be contributing to any difficulties and what might help, so that the client is kept informed at every step. My role is to empower people to learn strategies to help themselves and lead the lives they wish to live. My preferred therapeutic approaches are ACT and CBT, which both have a ‘here and now’ focus and help clients gain a better understanding of their difficulties and practical tools to help them feel better. I greatly enjoy my work and feel privileged to be able to support people towards better psychological health and achievement of their goals. I have a comfortable ground floor clinic room in Bassingbourn, with easy parking. I can also see young people in a clinic based in Royston.