Psychology team
Psychology Consultants
Dr John Sharp
Dr Deirdre Holly
Dr Klaudia Suchorab
Dr Lynne Johnston
Dr John Sharp
John completed both his undergraduate Psychology degree and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Glasgow where he is currently an honorary research fellow following some not-especially-noteworthy forays into academia and clinical teaching. He has worked as a clinical psychologist within cardiac settings since qualifying in 2004. He is a consultant clinical psychologist within the Scottish National Advanced Heart Failure Service and head of psychology at NHS Golden Jubilee. He has contributed to national guidelines and clinical standards for heart failure and continues to develop and apply innovative approaches to identifying and responding to the mental health challenges experienced by people with heart failure.
Dr Deirdre Holly
Deirdre completed her undergraduate Psychology degree at the National University of Ireland, Maynooth, before moving to Scotland where she completed her Doctorate in Health Psychology at Queen Margaret University, prior to completing her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Edinburgh. She is the principal clinical and health psychologist within the Scottish Adult Congenital Cardiac Service. She has worked in the NHS since 2010 in research, training and clinical roles with people with chronic physical health conditions. She has also contributed to the development of health behaviour change training, which has been rolled out nationally. She has a keen interest in identifying and evaluating innovative ways to meet the psychological needs of people with congenital heart disease.
Dr Klaudia Suchorab
Klaudia completed her undergraduate psychology degree at the University of Glasgow, before completing her master’s degree and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Edinburgh. Over the years, Klaudia has worked in a variety of settings with people who have experienced severe and enduring mental health issues, neurological conditions, physical health and cognitive problems, life-threatening illnesses and injuries. Her work has largely focused on helping individuals cope with traumatic experiences, loss, and grief, as well as adjust to life challenges and transitions. Klaudia is a principal clinical psychologist within the Scottish Pulmonary Vascular Unit.
Dr Lynne Johnston
Lynne holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Liverpool, an MSc from the University of Surrey, and a PhD from the University of Birmingham (Psychological Impact of Injury). She has worked in research, training, and applied clinical practice since 1997. She completed her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, and her Diploma in CBT at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne. Lynne has worked in clinical health (& exercise) psychology for most of her career. She has a specific interest in health behaviour change, training, and supervision. She has been a member of the international network of trainers in Motivational Interviewing since 2001 and has trained practitioners throughout the UK, Europe and in North America in this approach. Clinically, she has an interest in working with patients who have experienced trauma, loss, and attachment difficulties. She is trained in trauma-focussed CBT, EMDR, and sensorimotor psychotherapy. Prior to moving back to her home city of Glasgow, Lynne was based in the North East of England. She has extensive experience of undertaking pre-surgical assessments and in working with patients who have experienced complications following surgery. Lynne has supervised and examined more than 12 PhD students, published over 50 international peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, and currently holds a visiting professorship position with the University of Sunderland. She works on a part time basis at the Golden Jubilee as a consultant clinical psychologist and works mainly into orthopaedics.