GET TO KNOW ME

Hello, I’m Dr Kristy Potter, a UK-trained Clinical Psychologist. I provide high-quality, evidence-based psychological therapy through a fully remote model, offering flexibility without compromising clinical depth.

Alongside private practice, I work part-time as the clinical and training director for a leading, international, ACT-focused training organisation. I contribute to the development and delivery of professional psychological training internationally and remain actively involved in academic writing and research. Contributing to training and published work allows me to extend the impact of psychology beyond individual therapy sessions.

I am based in St Peter Port, Guernsey, and registered as a Clinical Psychologist in the UK and Guernsey. Prior to relocating to Guernsey, I worked in private practice in Bermuda. Earlier in my career, I worked within the NHS and the Ministry of Defence across services including Neuropsychology, Older Adults, and Intellectual Disabilities.

Specialist Areas

My specialist areas include:

Adjustment to physical health conditions, including neurological conditions and chronic pain
Neurodiversity
Anxiety-related difficulties, including OCD and low mood
Fear of flying

I have a particular interest in supporting individuals to move towards meaningful travel, connection, and opportunity, even when anxiety is present. My work in this area has also led to the development of structured psychological programmes designed specifically to address fear of flying.

I work with individuals aged 16 and over. For those under 18, parental consent is required.

My Research Profile

Curriculum Vitae

DCLINPSY

2018

MSC

2012

BSC (HONS)

2011

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, University of Nottingham

Masters in Rehabilitation Psychology, University of Nottingham

Bachelors in Psychology, University of Nottingham

CLINICAL AND TRAINING DIRECTOR, CONTEXTUAL CONSULTING

November 2024 - current

Managing training curriculum

Speaker liaison

Facilitating training

SENIOR CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST, BERMUDA

April 2022 - Sept 2024

PRINCIPAL CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST, MINISTRY OF DEFENCE (UK)

September 2019 - March 2022

Set up a Neurodiversity assessment service and providing ongoing therapeutic support

Individual therapy for a range of presentations

Training and consultation

Supervision responsibilities

Therapeutic provision for serving personnel at the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre (DMRC)

Primary role within the Neuropsychology department

Set up an Outpatient Neuropsychological assessment service

Cognitive Rehabilitation and Individual Therapy

SENIOR CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST, NHS

Sept 2018 - October 2020

Various roles including:

Older Adults: Dementia assessments, individual therapy, challenging behaviour pathways

Intellectual Disability: inpatient locked rehabilitation experience alongside intensive community support to prevent admission and facilitate discharge

RESEARCHER

Various - ongoing

Working on a variety of original research projects, multi-centred trials, contributing to teaching and publishing journal papers

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

- Ellis, Henrietta & Allsopp, Leanne & Tourle, Kelly & Moore, Katie & Potter, Kristy-Jane & Dharm-Datta, Shreshth. (2022). Overcoming adversity: Building a remote interdisciplinary neurorehabilitation service during the COVID-19 pandemic. Future Healthcare Journal. 9.

- Topcu G, Mhizha-Murira JR, Griffiths H, Bale C, Drummond A, Fitzsimmons D, Potter KJ, Evangelou N, das Nair R. Experiences of receiving a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis: a meta-synthesis of qualitative studies. Disabil Rehabil. 2022 Mar 7:1-12.

- Taylor, L., Mhizha-Murira, J. R., Smith, L., Potter, K.J., Wong, D., Evangelou, N., Lincoln, N., das Nair, R. (2021). Memory Rehabilitation for people with Multiple Sclerosis, Cochrane Database of Systematic Review

- Potter, K. J., Golijana-Moghaddam, N., Evangelou, N., Mhizha-Murira, J. R., & Das Nair, R. (2020). Self-help Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Carers of People with Multiple Sclerosis: A Feasibility Randomised Controlled Trial. Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings, 1-16.

- Topcu, G., Griffiths, H., Bale, C., Trigg, E., Clarke, S., Potter, K. J., ... & das Nair, R. (2020). Psychosocial adjustment to multiple sclerosis diagnosis: A meta-review of systematic reviews. Clinical Psychology Review, 101923.

- Loetscher, T., Potter, K. J., Wong, D., & das Nair, R. (2019). Cognitive rehabilitation for attention deficits following stroke. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, (11).

- Martin, K.-J., Golijani-Moghaddam, N., & dasNair, R., (2018). Mindfulness self-help interventions for symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress: Review and meta-analysis. International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, 25(2), 82–95.

- das Nair, R., Martin, K.-J., & Lincoln, N. B. (2016). Memory rehabilitation for people with multiple sclerosis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, (3).

- Martin, K.-J., Sinclair, E. J., & DasNair, R. (2015). Descriptions of memory rehabilitation group interventions for neurological conditions: A systematic review. Clinical Rehabilitation.

- das Nair, R., Martin, K.-J., & Sinclair, E. J. (2015). A meta-synthesis of qualitative research on perceptions of people with long-term neurological conditions about group-based memory rehabilitation. Neuropsychological Rehabilitation, 25(4), 479–502.

- Martin, K.-J., Lincoln, N., & das Nair, R. (2014). Group-based memory rehabilitation for people with multiple sclerosis: Subgroup analysis of the ReMiND trial. International Journal of Therapy & Rehabilitation, 21(12), 590–596.

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