Dr. Surridge’s passion for psychology began in 1998 with her early training as a Nursery Nurse at West Kent College, where she earned her qualification in Childcare and Education in 2000. She then pursued a degree in Social with Clinical Psychology at the University of Kent before returning to Gibraltar in 2003 to work for two years as an Assistant Psychologist with the Gibraltar Health Authority (GHA).
Her dedication to the field led her back to the UK, where she gained further experience in three Assistant Psychologist roles within the NHS. In 2008, she completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Applications of Psychology at Newman University College, and later qualified as a Doctor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Birmingham in 2013, achieving Chartered Clinical Psychologist status with the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Following her doctoral training, Dr. Surridge returned to Gibraltar, where she worked for four years within the GHA, providing specialist psychological support and contributing to service development. She then joined the Specialist Medical Clinic, where she practiced for eight years before opening her own independent practice in 2025.
Clinical Expertise and Approach
Dr. Surridge has extensive experience working with individuals across the lifespan, including children, adults, and older adults. Her expertise spans a wide range of presentations and conditions and she provides psychological support integrating multiple therapeutic approaches, tailoring interventions to each client’s individual needs.
She works collaboratively with employers, Educational Psychologists, Teachers, Social Workers, and Healthcare Professionals across both mental and physical health disciplines, ensuring holistic and coordinated care.
Training, Teaching and Leadership
Alongside her clinical practice and university role, Dr. Surridge is deeply engaged in training and professional development. She regularly delivers Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training for healthcare professionals in the GHA, provides training to schools and the Department of Education, and runs workshops for the general public. She is frequently invited to deliver sessions for government departments including the Care Agency, Youth Service, and Department of Equality, as well as for charities, organisations, businesses, and professional teams.
Her seminars cover a wide range of topics and are always tailored to the audience, drawing on her clinical expertise and broad professional experience.
Research, Publications and Recognition
Dr. Surridge’s research and publications include academic journal papers, Department of Health reports, conference presentations, and magazine articles. Her work has received notable recognition, including:
• Winning the NHS Care Trust Award in 2007
• A feature on BBC Radio 4
• Team nominations and shortlisting for multiple NHS service awards
She has also contributed to audit, quality assurance, organisational leadership, and service development, consistently advocating for the use of psychological thinking in services and working to improve patient outcomes.
Professional Registration and Memberships
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), UK
- Gibraltar Medical Registration Board (GMRB)
- Chartered Clinical Psychologist, British Psychological Society (BPS)
- Division of Clinical Psychology, BPS
- Association of Clinical Psychologists UK (ACP-UK)
Dr Surridge also sits on the Allied Health Professionals (AHP) Advisory Panel to the Gibraltar Medical Registration Board (GMRB) among other activities.
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