About Dr Purves

Dr David Purves, is a psychologist in Reading, Berkshire with a first class degree in Psychology from the University of Lancaster and a D. Phil in Experimental Psychology from the University of Oxford. He is also qualified as a psychotherapist and is an accredited CBT therapist with BABCP and Chartered Scientist.

Dr Purves’ other academic qualifications include a Master of Science (MSc) in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy from LMU. A postgraduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology and a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychotherapy.

Dr Purves is a Consultant Psychologist. 

Dr Purves is accredited by the Health and Care Professions HCPC and BABCP. He is a Chartered Psychologist with The British Psychological Society. 

Dr Purves was previously head of the Berkshire NHS Traumatic Stress Service.

Dr Purves has created three popular computerised CBT products, Blues Begone and Mood Control and Panic Pit Stop which treat depression, anxiety and panic.

In addition he is author of a number of academic articles; national and international speaker on the subjects of trauma, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and computerised cognitive behaviour therapy; expert psychologist on disaster and trauma; and an expert witness to the courts regarding instances of trauma and PTSD.