Dr Amy Savage
Clinical Psychologist
psychological Support for people with cancer and their families
Integrative Cancer Care
Dr Amy
Dr Amy Savage obtained a First Class Honours degree in Psychology from Cardiff University in 2003 and subsequently completed her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Southampton, working with people across the lifespan and completing her final specialist placement in Salisbury hospital. This experience inspired Amy to work with children, young people and families facing acute and chronic illness, as she was deeply moved by the resilience and determination her patients demonstrated in the face of significant challenges.
For the past 18 years, Amy has worked at the Children’s Hospital in Southampton, providing specialist psychological support to the Paediatric Oncology and Haematology team. Recognising that serious illness affects the whole family, Amy values working creatively with children and young people to understand their strengths, explore what matters most to them, and help them build skills to navigate their experiences, alongside working with parents and carers to enable them to support their child while undergoing treatment and into survivorship.
Amy understands that the impact of cancer extends far beyond the physical. She is experienced in helping people of all ages process the emotional complexities of diagnosis, treatment, and life after cancer, using an integrative approach that includes Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Systemic Therapy, and Narrative approaches. Amy is passionate about helping people impacted by cancer and their families find ways to live well, maintain their sense of identity, and achieve meaningful goals despite the difficulties they face.
Alongside her clinical work, Amy is committed to professional development and learning. She teaches on the Doctoral training program in Clinical Psychology at the University of Southampton, sharing her experience and enthusiasm for working in oncology with future clinicians. Amy is also dedicated to advancing the evidence base for interventions and improving outcomes for patients of all ages. She actively participates in and supervises psychology research projects in healthcare to contribute to the growing knowledge in the field.
Please contact Jody, our Integrative Cancer Care clinic coordinator, to discuss the programmes and book in.
If you have any questions about our clinical psychology or integrative oncology services or are unsure about the support you may need in your individual case, please contact our Integrative Cancer Care clinic coordinator, Jody Middleton.
Psychology for Cancer Support and Integrative Oncology Consultations
We offer in-person appointments and online consultations with our specialists in integrative cancer care, including integrative oncology doctors, nutrition, health coaching, physiotherapy, yoga therapy, pharmacy and psycho-emotional wellbeing professionals (please note that some services are only available remotely). Synthesis Clinic is located near Reading, Berkshire, and provides support for people with cancer across the UK and locally, including Oxfordshire, Hamsphire, Surrey and Buckinghamshire.
Please note that coming to see our team is not a substitute for standard NHS care, including acute care services. We do not provide emergency or out of hours services.
Hours
Monday–Friday
9am–5pm
Phone
0238 251 2865