ABOUT

About Swift’s Hill Psychology Practice

Swift’s Hill Psychology Practice was founded and is run by Dr Caroline Bendall DClin Psy, MSc, PGDip, BA (Hons) and is based in Stroud, Gloucestershire. Swift’s Hill Psychology Practice offers specialist assessment and evidence-based psychological therapy for adults experiencing a range of psychological difficulties.

Swift’s Hill Psychology Practice takes its name from a nearby area of natural beauty. Just as nature and landscape can provide space for reflection, therapy at Swift’s Hill Psychology Practice creates a safe space for contemplation, healing and psychological growth.

About Caroline

Caroline is a highly experienced Clinical Psychologist who brings over 15 years of clinical experience working within the NHS and other settings, supporting adults and families from a wide range of backgrounds and life stages. Caroline currently continues to work part time in her role as a Principal Clinical Psychologist in the NHS alongside her private practice.

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Professional Membership/Accreditations

Caroline is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and is fully accredited by the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Therapists (BABCP). Caroline is committed to offering high-quality, ethical and effective psychological therapy. Caroline receives regular supervision in line with requirements and she also supervises other Clinical Psychologists.


Qualifications

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology - University College London

Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King’s College London

Masters in Psychology - University of East London

Postgraduate Certificate in Mental Health Studies - University of Southampton

BA (Hons) - University of Bristol


Publications

Caroline has undertaken research in the field of mental health and has numerous publications including:

Kular A, Birken M, Wood L, Parkinson J, Bacarese-Hamilton T, Blakley L, et al. (2025) Exploring pathways to compulsory detention and ways to prevent repeat compulsory detentions in England; clinician perspectives. PLOS Ment Health 2(6): e0000314. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmen.0000314

Ahmed, H., Bendall, C., Anwar, F., Al‐Janabi, M., & Wood, L. (2024). A systematic review and narrative synthesis examining the facilitators and barriers of psychological intervention delivery in crisis resolution home treatment teams. Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy, 31(4), e3032.   https://doi.org/10.1002/cpp.3032

Johnson, S., Birken, M., Nyikavaranda, P., Kular, A., Gafoor, R., Parkinson, J., ... & Lloyd-Evans, B. (2024). A crisis planning and monitoring intervention to reduce compulsory hospital readmissions (FINCH study): protocol for a randomised controlled feasibility study. Pilot and Feasibility Studies, 10(1), 35. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40814-024-01453-z

Bendall, C., Williams, C., & Huddy, V. (2022). Exploring experiences of restrictive practices within inpatient mental healthcare from the perspectives of patients and staff. Journal of Psychiatric Intensive Care, 18(1), 17-29. https://doi.org/10.20299/jpi.2022.005

Bendall, C., O'Brien, M., & Williams, C. (2021). Exploring patients' experience of activities on a mental health inpatient ward: a service evaluation. Journal of Psychiatric Intensive Care, 17(1), 11-20. https://doi.org/10.20299/jpi.2020.017

Bendall, C., & McGrath, L. (2020). Contending with the minimum data set: Subjectivity, linearity and dividualising experiences in Improving Access to Psychological Therapies. Health, 24(1), 94-109. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1363459318785718?utm_source=researchgate.net