About Us
About Dr Robleda
In 2013, Dr Robleda completed her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Queensland, Australia. She began her career in Australia working with older adults and people experiencing behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia, then also worked in private practice, supporting adults with depression and anxiety, as well as couples in distress.
When she moved to the UK in 2017, she found a passion for neurorehabilitation, and has since worked for a range of organisations, including the NHS, where she still continues to practice twice per week.
Dr Robleda’s qualifications
Dr Robleda is a Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society (BPS 529147) and a full member of the Division of Clinical Psychology & Division of Neuropsychology. Dr Robleda is also registered as a Clinical Psychologist in the UK with the Health and Care Professions Council (PYL34386) and in Australia with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (PSY0001617577).
Dr Robleda is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, culturally-sensitive, and evidence-based therapy environment. Her preferred modalities include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Emotion-Focussed Therapy, and she can tailor her approach to suit your needs.
Dr Robleda provides therapy in a non-judgmental, authentic, warm, respectful, pragmatic, and compassionate manner. She is a fluent Spanish speaker, and is able to provide services in Spanish as well as English. She works mostly with adults but will happily see adolescents aged 16 years and over.
FAQs
Why the name Wise Oak?
Whilst oak trees represent different things for different cultures, they have long been held sacred and represented in a variety of myths, dating back to ancient Greek and Celtic civilisations, but also Indigenous Native American civilisations. To different people they symbolize resilience, strength, stability, protection, healing, commitment, knowledge, dignity, and power. These are attributes we wish to draw upon throughout our therapeutic relationship.What is online therapy?
Online therapy is an appointment that is held over a video call rather than in person. It is a way to connect with your clinical psychologist from home. With the evolution of secure videoconferencing platforms, psychological therapy can now be conducted safely and securely online. It works in similar ways to Facetime or Skype.
Which platform does Wise Oak Psychology use?
Wise Oak Psychology utilises the doxy.me platform, which implements state of the art security and encryption protocols to assure that data integrity and privacy is maintained. As a result, doxy.me complies with GDPR requirements. It does not require you to download any software or create an account. You just need a browser on your computer and device with a camera and microphone.
How does it work?
Online psychological therapy sessions work just the same as in-person consultations. Before your scheduled session, you will receive an email with a link to join the online session. Click on the link and your session will begin.
Is online therapy for me?
Having virtual therapy appointments can be more flexible for both parties, and just as effective.
Online talking therapy is a safe, flexible, and confidential space, which means you can:
- Take your session even if you’re travelling or navigating a busy schedule.
- Relax in the comfort of your own home.
- Save time and money on transport and childcare.
Is it just as effective?
Recent research shows that online CBT therapy is as effective as in-person treatment when it comes to depression and anxiety.
What equipment do I need?
You simply need a computer with a microphone and camera, internet connection, and a private area – a space where you can talk freely, preferably a room with a door that closes with no other people in the room. You may need to print or have access to any reading or other materials sent to you by your clinician.
How do I prepare for the session?
We recommend you sign in to your email 5-10 minutes ahead of the appointment and wait for your clinician to invite you to join the meeting via email.
What are the benefits of therapy?
Therapy can help you learn healthier coping strategies, which are actions we take either consciously or unconsciously to deal with stress or difficult feelings. Unhealthy or unhelpful coping strategies may provide relief in the short-term, but can have negative consequences in the long-term. In your treatment you can learn new tools for coping with problems that will support more positive outcomes in the long-term.
- A therapist provides a non-judgmental, objective lens. They can quickly identify areas that are holding you back as well as action points to support you to change and grow.
- Therapy can help you change negative and unhelpful thought patterns and actions that may be affecting your confidence and relationships. With practice, you can reshape these thoughts into more helpful ones to rebuild your self-esteem and your interpersonal relationships.
- Through the process of therapy, you will likely find that uncomfortable physical symptoms minimise. That is because the mind and body are intertwined. You may find that headaches, digestive issues, sleep quality, and even skin issues improve.
- With treatment you can break negative cycles of interactions not just for yourself, but for future generations too.
What if there are technical difficulties?
What do you do with my information?
At Wise Oak, all the information you share is private and confidential. See our Confidentiality section for further details.