Hi, I’d like to tell you a bit about me...

I think it’s important when making a commitment to therapy that you get a feel for the person who you might be talking to.

I know that time is precious in busy lives and you might be trying to decide where to start or who to work with.  It’s a big decision making that first call, it involves acknowledging that there’s a problem, and people have often thought about therapy for a long time before taking that first step, often prompted by a growing sense that something needs to change but they may not be sure what or how.  

So I’m Jen, a Clinical Psychologist and a mum, and in me you will find a welcoming and calm presence with a wealth of experience in working with a range of mental health difficulties across many settings within the NHS and privately.  It’s really important to me to create an environment and a relationship in which you feel comfortable enough to talk about your experiences when you may be going through a vulnerable time in your life. I offer a calm and caring approach, and I take respectful care of the emotions and experiences that you choose to share with me.

I’m a HCPC Registered Clinical Psychologist and Cognitive Analytic Therapy Practitioner. I’m also a mum of two boys and my little dog Luna. I enjoy my therapeutic work very much and I feel privileged if someone chooses to share their experiences with me.

I remember going to therapy at a vulnerable time in my life and how important it was to feel welcomed, safe and listened to without judgement and to be free to explore and understand my emotions within a regular and calm space. Within me you will find someone who is genuinely interested and caring, with the time and thoughtfulness to be alongside you as you navigate a difficult time in your life. It can be hard to see the way through our problems, particularly if they are longstanding or feel relentless.

I hope to be able to make sense of things together, to come to a shared understanding of what’s going on at the right pace for you, and then to think about how we can start to move towards changing things for the better.

I have 15 years of experience working in the NHS and now privately, and I have worked with a wide range of difficulties and with people from lots of different walks of life. I have an interest in neurodiversity and I aim to practice with a neuroaffirming approach. I bring a creativity to my work and I am able to integrate various therapeutic approaches tailored to your individual needs.

My main therapy model is Cognitive Analytic Therapy and I am also trained in mindfulness, compassion-focused therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, attachment-focused interventions, dialectical behavioural therapy skills, and trauma informed stabilisation treatment. Through a shared dialogue, I aim for my clients to take away a greater depth of understanding about the challenges faced at this point in their lives, as well as practical tools to use beyond the therapy sessions.

Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you’d like to discuss your situation. Contact me here.