Dr James Hurley
Clinical Psychologist
Originally from Ireland, Dr James is a UK-trained Clinical Psychologist with a Doctorate Degree in Clinical Psychology. Dr James has many years of experience with people from all walks of life, across the lifespan. His main interests lie within adult mental health, with particular expertise in the treatment of trauma, psychosis and anxiety disorders.
Working across government and private settings in Ireland, the United Kingdom, and in Dubai means that Dr James understands the importance of culturally-informed clinical practice. Dr James remains committed to excellence in clinical expertise, and to this end he has remained research active. Among other topics, Dr James has published in the area of digital interventions for recovery in mental health.
Using an integrative, formulation-based approach, Dr James delivers interventions tailored to meet the idiosyncratic needs of his clients.
and mental health.
Therapeutic Modalities
- Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR; Levels 1, 2 & 3)
- Trauma–Focused CBT
- Narrative Exposure Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
- Compassion-Focused Therapy
- Brief Solution-Focused Therapy
Specialities
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Panic attacks
- PTSD and Trauma (EMDR, Trauma-focused CBT and Narrative Exposure Therapy)
- Relationship difficulties
Education, Training and Professional Registration
- Registered with the HCPC in the UK
- Licensed with Dubai Health Authority (DHA) in the UAE
- Doctorate Degree in Clinical Psychology, UK.