Dr Taryn Talbott

Background

Taryn is a Clinical Psychologist. She completed her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology in 2019. Taryn has experience working with people of all ages and currently works with adults and older adults (people age 18+). Taryn also works at Cardiff University on the South Wales Doctoral Programme in Clinical Psychology as a Senior Academic and Therapies Tutor and Honorary Lecturer.

Taryn is chartered with the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC) and registered as a chartered member of the British Psychological Society. Taryn is registered as an approved provider with Aviva, AXA, Vitality, WPA and BUPA

Areas of Specialist Experience

Taryn specialises in working with people who struggle with feelings of unease, worry, fear and anxiety. She also has experience supporting people with eating related difficulties and other common mental health difficulties, such as those labelled stress, low mood, or depression. Taryn has a particular interest and expertise in supporting university students during this challenging stage of life.

Therapeutic Approach

Taryn aims to provide a warm, empathic and compassionate approach within a safe therapeutic space where you can feel comfortable to be yourself and share your worries. She works in partnership with you to develop a better understanding of yourself. This can include thinking about why you respond the way you do in different situations. This knowledge can help you find ways to improve your wellbeing and develop a greater sense of satisfaction with your life.

Taryn is trained and experienced in using many different types of evidence based therapy to support you. She uses her knowledge of these approaches to select the elements that will be most helpful for you andc reate a bespoke therapy experience. Taryn finds Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) approaches are most helpful for people who struggle with worry, fear, and anxiety