About me
You may be looking for support for yourself, or for a child or young person who seems anxious, overwhelmed, low in confidence, or not quite themselves lately. Perhaps things look manageable on the outside, while underneath there is anxiety, pressure or the impact of difficult experiences. Whatever has brought you here, things can feel different with the right support.
I’m Chenelle Owen, founder of Compassionate Therapy Practice. I’m a BABCP-accredited CBT therapist and EMDR therapist, with specialist training in Compassion Focused Therapy.
I work with children, young people and adults experiencing difficulties such as anxiety, depression or low mood, trauma, OCD, low self-esteem, perfectionism, challenges linked to neurodivergence or navigating environments not built for them, and stress connected to work, relationships, school, or life transitions.
Many of the people I support are thoughtful, capable and caring people who have become exhausted by always trying to hold everything together. Others come because of difficult childhood experiences, trauma, abuse, bullying, loss, or painful relationships that have shaped how they see themselves, relate to others, or respond to stress.
My approach places compassion at the centre of the work. Together, we make sense of how these difficulties developed, understand what may be keeping them going, and build practical ways forward. I integrate Compassion Focused Therapy with CBT and EMDR depending on your needs, goals and preferences.
Therapy with me is warm, collaborative and thoughtfully paced. You do not need to have everything figured out before starting, and we can work gently in a way that feels manageable and supportive.
I also have extensive experience supporting children, young people, and neurodivergent adults experiencing anxiety, emotional overwhelm, low confidence, school-related stress, and difficulties linked to environments that may not always fit their needs.
I offer therapy in person in Banstead, Surrey, and online across the UK.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with specialist training in Compassion Focused Therapy and EMDR. I have over ten years’ experience working across NHS and private settings, including CAMHS, NHS Talking Therapies, and a specialist trauma pathway within Talking Therapies.
Alongside private practice, I have supported adults with PTSD and complex trauma, and I also have extensive experience adapting therapy for children, young people and adults, including neurodivergent clients and those with complex emotional needs.
Alongside therapy work, I also offer specialist Compassion Focused Therapy supervision to other therapists.
I work in line with professional and ethical guidelines, with regular supervision and ongoing professional development.
Qualifications held:
• Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Postgraduate Certificate in Evidence-Based Interventions for Children and Young People
• Advanced Pathway in Compassion Focused Therapy
• EMDR (EMDR Europe Accredited Training)
• BSc Psychology (First Class Honours)
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The BABCP is the lead organisation for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in the UK. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in the practice, theory or development of CBT. BABCP also provides accreditation for CBT therapists. BABCP accredited members adhere to the Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics in the Practice of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies, and are willing to be scrutinised in this adherence as required.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£120.00 per session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
My standard fee is £120 per 50-minute session.
I offer thoughtful, evidence-based therapy informed by specialist training and extensive experience with children, young people and adults, including trauma-focused work.
When I work
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Further information
My approach is grounded in the understanding that many emotional difficulties develop as understandable responses to pressure, painful experiences, or earlier relationships rather than signs of personal failure. This can be especially important for children and young people, who may quickly come to believe something is “wrong” with them.
Many people I work with feel caught in cycles of self-doubt, responsibility, overthinking, or needing certainty, and can become highly self-critical when things do not feel right.
In therapy, we take time to understand how these patterns developed and how to respond to them with greater compassion and balance. I adapt therapy thoughtfully for adults, children and young people, offering a space where you do not need to perform, explain yourself perfectly, or rush towards solutions. Change is supported to unfold at a pace that feels steady and contained.
I also have specialist experience in gender, sexuality and relationship diversity, and my practice is inclusive of cultural difference, recognising how identity, life experience and context can shape wellbeing.
