Dr Shradha Lakhani
Consultant Clinical Psychologist
D Clin Psych, BSc (Hons)
Languages spoken
English
I have been within the field of oncology and palliative care since 2003 as Lead Clinical Psychologist and then becoming the Consultant Clinical Psychologist as of 2010. I support patients, carers and staff who work within the field of cancer and palliative care. I provide one to one support for patients and carers, as well as group support in the form of Mindfulness groups and Living with and Beyond cancer (survivor-ship group).
Cancer and palliative care treatments is my core specialist area, I enjoy working with people and helping them to grow and develop. This usually takes the form of individual consultation and therapeutic input. My expertise is assisting people in a wide range of areas: from dealing with traumatic life threatening events to managing transitions, adjustments and family dynamics, to coping with pain and sleep difficulties.
I provide a lot of teaching and training to staff in the form of Level 1 and Level 2 skills, along with Advance Care Planning training to name a few. I also provide ongoing supervision to Clinical Nurse Specialists which is a mandatory aspect of the Cancer Peer Review process to ensure clinical governance and safe practice.
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Dr Shradha Lakhani at Spire include:
Oncology
Other treatments
- Emotional and psychological support for various physical health conditions including cancer and palliative care
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Additional information
Clinical interests
Oncology
Qualification and professional memberships
D Clin Psych / University of Birmingham / 1995
Doctorate Clinical Psychology
Professional memberships
Health & Care Professionals Council
Professional leadership
I am the Consultant Clinical Psychologist in oncology and palliative care in Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust and at Spire Little Aston, and Spire Parkway. As a Chartered Consultant Clinical Psychologist in the NHS, I have worked for 20 years in the health, voluntary and private sectors, and have a particular interest in oncology and palliative care. Life threatening illnesses and stress-related problems, alongside assessment for body image and weight management are my speciality.
Current NHS posts
Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Personal profile
I enjoy spending my spare time with my husband and two children, and keeping fit by undertaking regular fitness activities such as running and weight training in the home environment. I also like to keep myself grounded by doing Mindfulness on a daily basis.