Tracey Helen Underwood
Psychological Therapist
Eaglescliffe
Summary
Skilled health care professional with more than 25 years of experience and passion for providing highest quality of behavioral and medical care. Compassionate and empathetic advocate for patients and families. Skillfully assesses health status, develops psychological treatment plans nd interventions within primary care.
I am passionate about delivering effective and high quality care and helping other staff to develop.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
High Intensity Therapist
Darlington and Durham Talking Therapies IAPT
2018.05 - Current
- Built strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions.
- Individual CBT therapy sessions, promoting a supportive environment for shared learning and growth.
- Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprogramming
Care Coordinator
Psychosis Team
2009.10 - 2018.05
- Care coordination for adults with mental health problems
- Assessment, planning, delivering interventions and evaluation of care Supervision of colleagues and students Provision of EMDR
- 1 year acting as Advanced Practitioner for the same team.
Assertive Outreach Worker
Foxrush House
2007.01 - 2009.10
- Brief description of your duties & responsibilities:
- Working as part of a multi disciplinary team. Providing psychosocial interventions to those with complex needs and risks. Implementation of long term care packages and assessing daily living needs such as housing finances and employment.
Care Coordinator
Mental health Day Services
, Hartlepool
2001.03 - 2006.10
- Access referrals Provision of therapeutic groups including anxiety management, self esteem building, assertiveness training, relaxation, CBT and supporting voice hearers
- Clinical supervision, preceptorship, mentorship Teaching session for the team
Staff Nurse
Acute Ward and Vine House Day Hospital
1998.11 - 2001.03
- Brief description of your duties & responsibilities:
- Provision of group and individual sessions
- Running clinics for depot, lithium and Clozapine Caseload management Supporting families Liaising with third sector agencies
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy IAPT
Teesside University
Teesside 2025.06 - 2025.02
EMDR Parts 1,2,&3 -
EMDR Works
2024.10 - 2016.01
Postgraduate Diploma - CBT and Recovery in Psychosis and Complex Mental Health
University of Sunderland
2025.01 - 2014.01
BSc - Nursing (Mental Health)
De Montfort University
Leicester, United Kingdom 2025.09 - 1998.01
Skills
CBT techniques
EMDR
One-on-one sessions
Client relations
Clinical supervision
Timeline
BSc - Nursing (Mental Health)
De Montfort University
2025.09 - 1998.01
Post Graduate Diploma - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy IAPT
Teesside University
2025.06 - 2025.02
Postgraduate Diploma - CBT and Recovery in Psychosis and Complex Mental Health
University of Sunderland
2025.01 - 2014.01
EMDR Parts 1,2,&3 -
EMDR Works
2024.10 - 2016.01
High Intensity Therapist
Darlington and Durham Talking Therapies IAPT
2018.05 - Current
Care Coordinator
Psychosis Team
2009.10 - 2018.05
Assertive Outreach Worker
Foxrush House
2007.01 - 2009.10
Care Coordinator
Mental health Day Services
2001.03 - 2006.10
Staff Nurse
Acute Ward and Vine House Day Hospital
1998.11 - 2001.03