Dr James Erskine BSc, MSc, PhD, DCounsPsy, CPsychol, CertMedEd
About me
I work with almost all types of psychological issues. I aim to offer clients an environment that facilitates their exploration of their particular issues, in an atmosphere without judgment. My services are confidential and you are most welcome to call for further information. In addition to working with serious psychological issues I also see many individuals who are just stuck in their lives and want to talk things through with an independent person. I work with individuals, couples and businesses, and can offer sessions via Skype.
My main approach is a combination of existential counselling and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). Most clients come for between 6 and 20 sessions, although I do also undertake longer term work if needed.
I have worked for many years in clinical and academic settings with the NHS, universities and privately.
I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist with the British Psychological Society, and a registered Practitioner Psychologist with the Health & Care Professions Council.
See websites for further details: www.londonhertstherapy.com or www.drjameserskine.co.uk
Email: jameserskine333@gmail.com Or londonhertstherapy@gmail.com
I am also an active researcher with a specialised interest in self control, anxiety, depression and ageing. Below are some links to media articles and videos about my research:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efne0n_Y7gc&t=121s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKA1tQ6yRcs&t=1144s
http://theconversation.com/for-some-people-anxiety-and-phobias-are-taken-to-extremes-19672
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1304421/Want-quit-smoking-Then-think-cigarettes.html
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/7056330.stm
http://www.marieclaire.co.uk/news/health/496791/to-quit-smoking-don-t-stop-thinking-about-cigarettes.html
Training, qualifications & experience
BSc Psychology
MSc Research Methods in Psychology
PhD Psychology
Cert Counselling
Doctorate in Counselling Psychology
Post Graduate Certificate in Medical and Biomedical Education
Chartered Counselling Psychologist with the British Psychological Society
Practitioner Psychologist registered with the Health & Care Professions Council
Member organisations
Registered / Accredited
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Health and Care Professions Council
The HCPC are an independent, UK-wide health regulator. They set standards of professional training, performance and conduct for 16 professions.
They keep a register of health professionals who meet their standards, and they take action if registered health professionals fall below those standards. They were created by a piece of legislation called the Health Professions Order 2001.
Registration means that a health professional meets national standards for their professional training, performance and conduct.

British Psychological Society
British Psychological Society
Areas of counselling I deal with
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Availability
Evening and weekend appointments available