About us
Outlook South West was formed in 1998 mainly as an organisation providing primary care mental health services. Since that time we have expanded to provide mental health clinics in GP practices across Cornwall. We have also gone on to become involved in psychological services in a range of other settings.
The Partners
Kevin Simpson MPsych CPsychol
Kevin is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist and has been practicing since 1982. Initially specialising in psychotherapeutic work with individuals he went on to head the clinical psychology learning disabilities service in Cornwall. In 1998 he co-founded Outlook South West and clinically has developed an interest in applying cognitive therapy and EMDR for a range of common mental health problems. He enjoys coastal walking with his wife and two large dogs, listening to alt-country and following the ill starred progress of Derby County football club.
Catherine Collin MSc CPsychol
Catherine qualified as a clinical psychologist in 1984. After 10 years of NHS experience in learning disability and mental health she became an independent practitioner. Catherine specialised in group work and interpersonal skills training before developing her special interest in primary care mental health. Combining her interest and skills in business development and cognitive therapy she became a founding partner in Outlook South West in 1998. Catherine lives in Fowey with her husband and three young children and enjoys yoga, art and sailing.
Caroline Yates
Caroline qualified in 1996 after several years working with people with learning disabilities and training in family therapy. Before joining Outlook South West in 1998 she specialised in forensic work and working with people with severe challenging behaviour. She has developed the medico-legal business and has a special interest in post trauma stress treatment using CBT and EMDR.
Dr Chris Hamilton
Chris has spent the past 15 years working in primary care mental health in Cornwall. He has a keen interest in the assessment of anxiety and depression and retains a special interest in the assessment and treatment of post-traumatic stress from a trauma focussed perspective. Chris has published in these areas and has recently completed his first book entitled “Cognitive Therapy in Practice – The Assessment and Treatment of Common Psychological Problems”(2008).The book is largely based on clinical work over the past 15 years and has particular relevance for primary care and those interested in working with varying levels of anxiety and depression.
Administrative Staff
Fiona Duguid - Resources and Personnel Manager
Fiona is responsible for ensuring continuity in our services across Cornwall. This means co-ordinating therapists and ensuring their availability to work in GP practices.
Andy Callcut - IT Lead
Andy is responsible for shaping the It and Telephony network across the organisation
Julie Richards - Administrative Manager
Julie co-ordinates and manages the admin team in our main office in Lostwithiel
Jenny Talbot - Information Analyst
Jenny is responsible for making sense of our activity figures and to develop ways of reporting on our clinical activity and outcomes.