NorthantsPsychology provides a bespoke, high quality Clinical Psychology service to children, adolescents, adults and families. Dr Matilda West has over 25 years NHS experience and qualified as a Clinical Psychologist in 2004. NorthantsPsychology is located in the village of Long Buckby, with good road and rail links and is ideally placed to offer you a sensitive, thoughtful and evidence-based Clinical Psychology service. Please feel free to get in touch to discuss your situation, with no obligation.

From November 2025 Northantspsychology is located at The Wellbeing Place, 11a High Street, Long Buckby, NN6 7RE

“I know I didn’t always want to be there, but I really do appreciate what you’ve done for me. I don’t think I would of [sic] got through it without your help.”

What is clinical Psychology?

The British Psychological Society describes Clinical Psychology as:

"Clinical psychology aims to reduce psychological distress and to enhance and promote psychological wellbeing. They deal with mental and physical health problems including anxiety, depression, relationship problems, addictions and relationships. Clinical psychologists work with both adults and children, so if you are looking for a 'child psychologist' you may well want someone with a clinical background."

Clinical Psychologists have an undergraduate degree in Psychology (Matilda West: First Class Honours, University of Warwick, 1999) and then seek work experience before beginning a Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology (Matilda West: University of East London, 2004). These qualifications enable Clinical Psychologists to work using a variety of psychological models and with people right across the life span. These approaches include, but are not limited to, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution Focussed Therapy, Psychodynamic approaches, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Systemic Therapy. Whilst all Clinical Psychologists are qualified to work with children, many Clinical Psychologists do not have significant NHS experience doing this.

In Addition to this Dr Matilda West has 20 years working directly with children, adolescents and their families as well as over 25 years working with adults.

Dr Matilda West

Dr Matilda West is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years experience in the NHS and Private Practice. She is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the British Psychological Society (BPS) and has enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certification (formally CRB).

Dr matilda west is highly qualified and experienced in the following:

work with Children and adolescents

assessment and treatment of mental health difficulties including (but not limited to) anxiety, depression, trauma, school difficulties, relationships, eating difficulties, self-esteem and self-harming behaviour
individually tailoring treatment to meet the needs and requests of clients
using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution Focussed Therapy, Psychodynamic approaches, EMDR and Systemic Therapy to work with clients
IQ assessments
assessment of neuropsychological difficulties
working indirectly through parents, carers, schools and other organisations

work with adults

assessment and treatment of mental health difficulties including (but not limited to) anxiety, depression, trauma, work difficulties, relationships, eating difficulties, self-esteem and self-harming behaviour
individually tailoring treatment to meet the needs and requests of clients
using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution Focussed Therapy, Psychodynamic approaches, EMDR and Systemic Therapy to work with clients
facilitation of meetings within complex systems (such as families undergoing changes, schools who are struggling to support children with complex needs and prisons)
consultation
career and stress management and support
Psychological Coaching

work with schools

supporting families and staff in developing plans which meet the needs of children with complex needs
facilitating team meetings
experience running specialist psychological support service for teachers
known to the pastoral staff at most local schools, both state and private sector

relationships with local General practitioners

during over a decade of years of being in private practice in Northamptonshire Dr Matilda West has become known to most local surgeries, making referrals and communication straightforward, when required

Private healthcare companies/ health insurance

Dr Matilda West is registered with all the main providers of private healthcare and is eligible for registration with others. She works hard to ensure that clients experience a straightforward process of accessing support, whether self-funding or claiming through a private healthcare plan, in the knowledge that clients are often experiencing considerable distress at the point of making contact with her.

What our clients say.....

““You have been very supportive and helped me come a long way from my self-harming” ”

— Adolescent

““To Matilda,
I thought you might like to know that I have been on my residential, I stayed for both nights and really enjoyed it. We did abseiling, archery, raft building and lots more! Thank you for your help and I am very happy that I stayed! Mum and Dad say to tell you that I have not had one single episode of anxiety since I saw you!”
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— 10 year old child

““Thank you very much for your time and support. I would highly recommend you to anyone with the same issues. We have made massive progress!””

— Adult client

““Dr West possesses that perfect but sometimes elusive balance of professionalism, friendliness, attention to detail, knowledge and understanding based on many years of ongoing training and practice. I have noticed that students feel relaxed and receptive when they are with Dr West. She has a real capacity to put people at ease very quickly in what could easily feel like quite a threatening situation for some.””

— SENCO

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”I feel in a much better place and like I can handle myself and my emotional reactions to things with more confidence and ease. I no longer feel the urge to cry for no reason and have a positive outlook on my future. I was made to feel comfortable and as such I reacted well to the sessions”
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— Adolescent client

““Fantastic service, got us out of a huge hole! Thank you.” ”

— Parent

““Both of us feel (our daughter) has been remarkable since seeing you last time. We really cannot begin to tell you what a life changing difference this is. Many, many thanks for all your help.” ”

— Parent of adolescent

““Hi Matilda: Just thought I’d let you know that I sat and passed the [project management] qualification last week. This is the course and exam that I had been postponing for years due to the state of my mind!

It wasn’t that long ago that this would have been inconceivable to me!

Thank you for all you have done”
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— Adult