Clinical psychologists (cystic fibrosis)
Living with cystic fibrosis can affect the things you want to do or feel you should be doing, as well as your relationships and family life. Life can also create challenges in looking after yourself and your health. At these times, we can meet you to help build support resources and maximise your wellbeing - this includes your mental as well as physical health.Clinical psychologists are trained in understanding how the way we think, feel and behave all relate to each other. We also look at how this relates to our bodies and physical health.
If you feel you would benefit from speaking to a psychologist, you can ask any member of the team to refer you to us. We would usually meet you in the cystic fibrosis unit or speak by telephone or video call.
Our clinical psychology sessions are confidential, unless information is essential to your treatment or safety, and notes are kept separately from medical notes.
Dr Laura DavisClinical psychologist
Laura has worked in the cystic fibrosis service since 2015 and in NHS psychology services since 2010. She has worked with clients with a range of physical health, mental health, cognitive and learning needs. Laura has an interest in narrative and attachment approaches; exploring the stories that people hold about themselves and their health.
Judit Varkonyi-SeppHealth psychologist
Judit joined the cystic fibrosis service in 2022. She helps people take control of their health, to develop skills and self-confidence to live with cystic fibrosis and also to support and care for someone who lives with it. Judit uses a variety of approaches in her work. Her main interest is in humanistic and positive psychology approaches, helping individuals connect with their own strengths and resources to identify their own solutions and to take control to make the change they want.