Dr Katy Rees

Clinical Psychologist

Katy specialises in working with adults and older adolescents who are experiencing acute and chronic distress. Katy has been working as a Clinical Psychologist with Psychology Associates since 2006, providing Court reports and offering therapeutic expertise. She has also worked for a number of years in the NHS providing therapy, assessment and research in specialist adult services.

Katy continues to pursue her interest in developing therapeutic services for individuals experiencing complex mental health difficulties and the psychological consequences of abuse and trauma.

Katy also supports personal growth after life changing experiences, such as the Menopause. She uses an integrative approach that includes Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment, Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing, Mindfulness-based treatments, Psychodynamic and Attachment Psychotherapy and Internal Family Systems therapy.

Specialism

Adult Therapy, Adult Assessment

Locations Covered

Cornwall, Devon

As you may be aware, on the 14th April 2025 the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund (ASGSF) announced changes to the Fair Access limit with a reduction of funding to £3000 and the discontinuation of the separate Fair Access Limit for specialist assessments.

We are currently working really hard to amend quotes for ongoing therapy work to fit within the new Fair Access Limit and working closely with Adopt South West and other local RAAs. We are also working closely with other specialist adoption support providers and therapeutic organisations including DDP connects and Theraplay UK to explore how we can continue to deliver specialist therapies within this limit.

If you are waiting for a new package of therapy please look out for correspondence from ASW or your regional adoption support agency, as they will need to regain your consent for the amended therapy contract.

If you are concerned about the impact of the delay on your family or have questions about the therapy or assessment you are waiting for please get in touch with Ellen or Jen and we will do our best to support you.

We will be contributing to a wider response to this and the following is a link to a petition requesting government action – Petition · Action Against ASGSF Changes (Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund) – United Kingdom · Change.org