Dr. Patricia Prescott, PhD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Patricia Prescott is a Clinical Psychologist and the Clinical Director of The Caribbean Centre for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, licensed to practise in Jamaica. Her career in psychology fulfills her core value of helping people effectively and efficiently, supported by over twenty years of continuing education focused on providing cutting-edge treatment protocols for her clients.
Patricia earned both her undergraduate degree in psychology and her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of the West Indies. Additionally, she read for a Master’s degree in Forensic Psychology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice (CUNY).
Following one and a half years of intensive training in Cognitive Therapy at the Beck Institute, she was accepted by the Academy of Cognitive Therapy as a certified cognitive therapist – making her currently the only psychologist in the English-speaking Caribbean Community to achieve this level of certification. Her work with the Beck Institute also encompassed specialised training in treating
anxiety disorders, depression, and personality disorders, as well as using meditation to address worry, rumination, and thought suppression.
Furthermore, Patricia has received training from world leaders in mental health, including The Massachusetts General Hospital Academy and Marsha Linehan, for the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder and emotional dysregulation.
Before committing full-time to her private practice, Patricia dedicated nine years to serving the university community as a sessional psychologist at the University of the West Indies Health Centre Counselling Unit, alongside working as a consultant psychologist in the Faculty of Medicine's Department of Community Health and Psychiatry.
Ms. Delecia Wisdom, MSc
Licensed Associate Clinical Psychologist
Delecia M. Wisdom has formally studied psychology since 2011, beginning with University of Cambridge A-Level psychology courses. She subsequently attended the University of the West Indies, graduating in June 2016 with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with First Class Honours. She went on to complete a Master of Science degree in Clinical Psychology in May 2021 and obtained her licence to practise independently in May 2023.
Currently employed as a Licenced Associate Clinical Psychologist, Delecia provides psychological assessments and psychotherapy. Her clinical approach primarily utilises Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and psychodynamic methods when working with adolescents, young adults, and older adults. She has received training in treating a range of psychological difficulties and life issues (relationship challenges and stress management to clinical conditions such as anxiety, personality disorders, and depression). Furthermore, she is a Certified Anxiety-Informed Professional with a special interest in supporting individuals experiencing suicidal ideation and self-harm.
In her practice, Delecia strives to provide a warm, understanding, and non-judgemental environment that fosters insight. She works collaboratively with clients to equip them with practical tools for intentional living, empowerment, and increased life satisfaction. Her objectives include helping clients become their own therapists, leverage their social support systems, discover their personal strengths, and cultivate functional lives. Her greatest fulfilment as a psychologist is witnessing individuals grow and develop as they uncover inner strengths and capacities they had not previously recognised.
Mx. Shaina-Lee Facey, BSc
Administrative Assistant
Shaina serves as the Administrative Assistant at CCCBT, where their expertise in organisation and communication ensures the smooth running of daily operations. With an Honours degree in Psychology and Social Anthropology, they bring a deep understanding of human behaviour and cultural contexts, which enhances their ability to foster an efficient, supportive, and welcoming environment for both clients and team members.
In their role, Shaina’s responsibilities include managing schedules, coordinating client communications, and providing administrative support to the team. Their attention to detail and proactive approach ensure that the office operates seamlessly, reflecting their commitment to delivering exceptional service.
Finally, at the CCCBT, they are dedicated to supporting the team’s mission of delivering high-quality, compassionate care while laying the foundation for their own future contributions to the field of clinical psychology.
About Patricia Prescott
My name is Patricia Prescott. I earned a Ph.D. in clinical psychology and I am the Clinical Director of The Caribbean Center for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
My career as a psychologist allows me to realize my core value of helping people while being effective and efficient in the process. For the past twenty years the focus of my continuing education has been to provide cutting edge treatment protocols for my clientele.
I received my undergraduate degree in psychology and my doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of West Indies. I also read for a Masters in Forensic Psychology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice (CUNY).
I attended the Beck Institute for one and half years of intensive training in Cognitive Therapy, the most popular and well researched treatment of psychological disorders. After that period of training I was accepted by the Academy of Cognitive Therapy and designated a certified cognitive therapist. I am currently the only psychologist in the English speaking Caribbean Community that has achieved this level of certification in cognitive therapy.
Over the years, I have received further training from the Beck Institute for the treatment of Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Personality Disorders and use of Meditation to treat worry, rumination and thought suppression. I have received training from The Massachusetts General Hospital Academy and Marsha Linehan; these institutions are world leaders in the field of mental health treatment for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and emotional dysregulation.
I am licensed to practice as a clinical psychologist in Jamaica.
Prior to a full-time commitment to my private practice, I served the University community for nine years as a sessional psychologist at the University of West Indies Health Center Counseling Unit. I also worked in the Faculty of Medicine, Department of Community Health and Psychiatry as a consultant psychologist.
Patricia Prescott, PhD April 26, 2020
Delecia Wisdom, Msc
Delecia M. Wisdom has formally studied psychology since 2011, beginning with University of Cambridge A-level psychology courses. She later moved on to the University of the West Indies, where in June 2016, she was awarded a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with First Class Honours. Delecia completed her Master of Science degree in Clinical Psychology in May 2021, and she received her licence to practice independently in May 2023.
She is presently employed as a Licenced Associate Clinical Psychologist, providing services in psychological assessments and psychotherapy. In providing psychotherapy to adolescents, young adults and older adults, her clinical approach primarily employs Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and psychodynamic methods. She has received training in the treatment of several psychological difficulties and life issues, ranging from relationship difficulties and stress management to clinical conditions such as anxiety, personality disorders and depression. She is a Certified Anxiety-Informed Professional and has a special interest in treating individuals with suicidal thoughts and self-harm.
As a psychologist, Delecia aims to be warm, understanding and facilitate insight, without fear of judgement. Her aim is to work collaboratively with clients and to equip them with tools which assist them to live more intentionally, as well as to be more satisfied and empowered. She also aims to help clients to become their own therapists, use their social support systems, discover their strengths and work towards living functional lives. Her greatest pleasure in working as a psychologist, is seeing individuals grow and develop, finding within themselves strengths and capacities which they had not previously experienced.