Dr Ross Allen

  • Professional Title: Clinical Psychologist
  • Qualifications: D.Clin.Psy, MSc, BSc
  • Clinic location: The Practice Rooms, Regents Street, Clifton. Online Therapy also available.

Background

Ross is a compassionate and thoughtful Clinical Psychologist and is registered with the Health and Care Professionals council (HCPC). His understanding of emotional distress is shaped by the recognition that psychological difficulties often develop within the context of relationships, life experiences, and wider social systems.

Ross is fully accredited with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP), reflecting his advanced training and commitment to maintaining high standards in evidence-based cognitive behavioural practice.

Ross has worked with young people and adults experiencing a range of emotional challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and the impact of significant life events. His practice is inclusive and affirming of people’s identities. He has experience working with individuals from the LGBTQ+ community and is mindful of the unique strengths, pressures, and experiences that can accompany navigating identity within broader social contexts.

Areas of Specialist Experience

Ross has experience supporting individuals with anxiety, depression and the lasting emotional impact of trauma. He works with people who struggle with shame, self-criticism, identity-related challenges, and difficulties in relationships. He also supports clients experiencing stress and burnout, particularly where these are connected to wider life pressures or systemic factors.

In addition, Ross has worked with people living with a range of physical health conditions. He understands how physical health challenges can affect identity, relationships, mood, and a sense of safety in the body, and he integrates this awareness sensitively into therapeutic work.

Therapeutic Approach

Ross places the therapeutic relationship at the centre of his work. He believes that feeling heard, understood and emotionally safe is fundamental to meaningful and lasting change.

Ross draws on evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT). This allows him to integrate practical tools for managing emotional distress with deeper work around values, self-criticism, shame, and emotional regulation.

His work often involves supporting clients to clarify what matters most to them, build psychological flexibility, and take meaningful steps towards a life that feels more aligned with their values.