Our Bariatric Psychology Service provides a psychological assessment for patients who are under the care of the Bariatric Team at Sunderland Royal Hospital.
Our team
Our team is made up of clinical psychologists, a psychological therapist, and assistant psychologists.
Finding us
We are based at Sunderland Royal Hospital on the 4th Floor of Chester Lodge. Chester Lodge is most easily accessed by the Chester Road entrance and is located opposite Outpatients Entrance 5, across the car park.
Contact us
Clinical Health Psychology Services, Chester Lodge, Sunderland Royal Hospital, SR4 7TP.
Direct Line – 0191 5410058
Main hospital number – 0191 5656256 Extension - 40058
Opening hours
The service is available Monday to Friday.
Referrals
Referrals are made through the bariatric service.
Useful info
Books:
- Ratcliffe, D, (2018). Living with Bariatric Surgery, Abingdon, Ox: Routledge. ISBN 9781138217126
- Ratcliffe, D, (2024). Understanding and Managing Emotional Eating, Abingdon, Ox: Routledge. ISBN 9781032664347
Websites:
- Self-help information on Emotional Eating: Emotional Eating and How to Stop It - HelpGuide.org
- Information & workbooks on Eating Disorders: Eating Disorders Self-Help Resources - Information Sheets & Workbooks
- And finally, Bariatric surgery (Upper Gastro-intestinal) :: South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
