Dr Michael Rolt

Senior Clinical Psychologist | CBT Therapist and Supervisor

About Michael

I am an experienced Senior Clinical Psychologist working with children, young people and adults experiencing a range of emotional, psychological and behavioural difficulties. Alongside my private practice, I work as a Senior Clinical Psychologist within the NHS, where I have extensive experience in psychological assessment, therapy, clinical supervision and service development.

My approach is warm, collaborative and evidence-based. I believe that understanding someone's difficulties within the context of their experiences, relationships and environment is essential to developing meaningful and lasting change. I aim to provide a supportive, non-judgemental space where individuals can better understand themselves, develop practical strategies and make positive changes in their lives.

Qualifications & Professional Membership

  • Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) - Royal Holloway, University of London

  • HCPC Registered Clinical Psychologist

  • BABCP Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and Supervisor

Areas I Can Help With

  • Anxiety, excessive worry and panic

  • Depression and low mood

  • Stress and emotional overwhelm

  • Low self-esteem and difficulties with confidence

  • Obsessive-compulsive difficulties (OCD)

  • Social anxiety and interpersonal difficulties

  • Behavioural and emotional difficulties in children and adolescents

  • Neurodevelopmental differences, including autism and ADHD

  • Adjustment to life changes and challenging experiences

  • Psychological difficulties associated with school, work and relationships

  • Cognitive and learning difficulties

Therapeutic Approaches

My work is grounded in psychological formulation, developing a shared understanding of how difficulties have developed, what might be maintaining them and what could help. I draw upon evidence-based psychological approaches, tailoring therapy to each individual's needs, preferences and goals.

These include:

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): Helping individuals understand and change patterns of thinking and behaviour that contribute to emotional distress.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Supporting individuals to develop psychological flexibility, respond differently to difficult thoughts and feelings, and move towards what matters to them.

Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT): Helping individuals develop a more supportive relationship with themselves, particularly when experiencing self-criticism, shame or low self-esteem.

Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP)-Informed Practice: Drawing on principles of attachment theory, developmental trauma and the PACE approach (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity and Empathy) to help children, young people and families develop emotional safety, strengthen relationships and better understand the impact of early experiences on emotional wellbeing and behaviour.

Specialist Psychological Assessments & Consultation

Alongside individual therapy, I offer a range of specialist psychological assessment and consultation services.

Psychological Assessment and Formulation

Comprehensive assessments to understand emotional, behavioural and psychological difficulties, identify contributing factors and develop recommendations for appropriate support or intervention.

Cognitive and Intellectual Assessments

Standardised cognitive assessments for children and young people to explore intellectual functioning, cognitive strengths and areas of difficulty, including working memory and processing speed. These assessments are particularly helpful when there are concerns about learning, neurodevelopmental differences or educational progress. Assessments include a detailed report explaining the findings, alongside practical recommendations for home and educational settings.

Autism Assessments

Comprehensive autism assessments for children and young people, conducted in accordance with NICE guidelines and recognised clinical best practice. Assessments draw upon developmental history, information from parents and educational settings, and gold-standard assessment tools, including the ADOS-2 and ADI-R.

Parent Consultation and Support

Supporting parents to better understand their child's emotional, behavioural and developmental needs, and helping families develop practical strategies to manage difficulties and strengthen relationships.

Enquiries & Appointments

If you would like to enquire about appointments or psychological assessments with Dr Michael Rolt, please email info@remediclinic.co.uk with the following information:

  • Your name

  • Your contact telephone number

  • Your usual weekly availability – please let us know which days and times you could regularly attend appointments (for example, Tuesday mornings or Thursday afternoons).

Consent to Share Your Details

Dr Michael Rolt operates as an independent practitioner based at Remedi Clinic. To enable us to forward your enquiry to him, please include the following statement in your email:

“I consent to Remedi Clinic sharing my name, email address, telephone number and usual weekly appointment availability with Dr Michael Rolt for the purpose of responding to my enquiry.”

Remedi Clinic provides the premises and acts as an initial point of contact. Psychological services, assessments and appointments are provided and managed independently by the practitioner.