Adela Rodrigues - Clinical Psyhcologist at Shore Psychology

Dr Adela Rodrigues

Clinical Psychologist

” I am passionate about working in ways that honour your worldview. I bring warmth and compassion into my work, as well as a flexible and creative approach to ensure your needs are met. I understand that starting therapy or going through a neurodiversity assessment can feel overwhelming, which is why my goal is to provide a safe space for us to explore and make sense of your experiences. I am keen to help you feel supported and empowered in your well-being journey.“

I have over 10 years of experience working in the NHS, working across the lifespan, supporting clients who have faced a number of mental health difficulties, from anxiety and depression to complex trauma and eating disorders. Alongside my role at Shore Psychology, I also work as a Senior Clinical Psychologist in an Adult Mental Health service within the NHS. I have a special interest in complex trauma, neurodivergence, and specifically in how this may present in women with high levels of masking. My own lived experience of trauma reactions has deepened my understanding of its impact on one’s mental and physical health.

Clinical Experience

Conditions I work with

  • Anxiety (including Generalised Anxiety Disorder, OCD, panic disorder, social anxiety, and health anxiety)
  • Depression, low self-esteem, and perfectionism
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Complex PTSD (CPTSD)
  • Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)/ Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD)
  • Eating Disorders
  • Neurodevelopmental assessments and neurodivergence-related difficulties

Therapies I offer

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), including trauma-focused CBT
  • Schema Therapy
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Autism (ASD) Assessments
  • Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Assessments
  • Post-diagnostic support
  • Autism-specific adapted therapeutic approaches

Qualifications and Training

  • Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) – University of Edinburgh (2017 – 2020)
  • MSc Psychological Therapies in Primary Care – University of Dundee (2016-2017)
  • MSc Neuropsychology – Bristol University (2012-2013)
  • BSc (Hons) Psychology – Canterbury Christ Church University (2007-2010)
  • Survive and Thrive (facilitator and trainer) – NHS Education for Scotland (2024)
  • Schema Therapy Foundation workshop – Schema Therapy Scotland (2023)
  • Schema Therapy for Eating Disorders – Schema Therapy Scotland (2023)
  • Safety and Stabilisation (practitioner and trainer) – NHS Education for Scotland (2021)

Professional Membership and Registrations

I am a registered member of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) (Registration No. PYL38367)

I am a member of the Association of Clinical Psychologists UK (ACP-UK)