Maria Dolores Barrios Nevado
HCPC Registered Clinical Psychologist
Professional Profile
Clinical Psychologist with international training and extensive NHS experience. I offer evidence-based therapy to children, adolescents and adults, with a strong background in neuropsychology, cognitive assessment and the management of complex cases. I have worked in adult, forensic, CAMHS and neurorehabilitation settings, across both inpatient and outpatient services. I am committed to compassionate, collaborative, high-quality, person-centred care. I am currently specialising in Schema Therapy to work with complex trauma and personality disorders.
Education
- MSc General Health Psychology, University of Cordoba, Spain (2017–2019)
- MSc Clinical Neuropsychology, University of Almeria, Spain (2016–2019)
- BSc Psychology, University of Jaen, Spain (2012–2016)
- HCPC Period of Adaptation, London, UK (2021–2023)
- Diploma of Higher Education in CBT (2022)
- ISST Approved Training: Schema Therapy Systems – Adult Individual (2024–ongoing)
Clinical Experience
Leading psychological assessment, therapy and discharge planning for adolescents. Holistic, trauma-informed approach (ACT, CFT, CBT, Schema Therapy).
Comprehensive psychological services for adults with severe mental illness and forensic histories. Risk assessment (HCR-20), individual and group interventions.
Specialist assessments for complex forensic cases (IQ, personality, symptom scales) and treatment planning. Formal reports and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
Specialist assessment and brief interventions for children under 6 and their families. Cognitive behavioural approach to autism (ASD), intellectual disability, behavioural difficulties and attachment.
Assessment Tools and Competencies
- ADOS-2 – Autism spectrum disorder assessment
- HCR-20 V3 – Forensic risk assessment
- WAIS-IV / WISC-V – Cognitive and intelligence assessment
- Stroop Test, Rey Complex Figure – Neuropsychological assessment
- Personality Inventories (PAI, MCMI-IV)
- FFXX, SARA – Specialist forensic tools
Therapeutic Approaches and Training
- Schema Therapy – ISST-approved training (ongoing)
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) – Diploma (2022)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
- Trauma-informed care and PTSD interventions
- Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
Languages
- 🇬🇧 English – Fluent (therapy and reports)
- 🇪🇸 Spanish – Native speaker
Professional Memberships and Registrations
- ✅ HCPC – Registered Clinical Psychologist (United Kingdom)
- 📋 ISST – International Society of Schema Therapy (Member / in training)
Research and Publications
- Rivera, D., et al. (2017). Stroop Color-Word Interference Test: Normative data for Spanish-speaking paediatric population. NeuroRehabilitation, 41(3), 605-616.
- Arango-Lasprilla, J.C., et al. (2017). Rey–Osterrieth Complex Figure: Normative data for Spanish-speaking paediatric populations. NeuroRehabilitation, 41(3), 593-603.