Dr Hazel Rayner
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About me
Hello and welcome. I’m a Sussex-based Clinical Psychologist and Chartered Psychologist with 24 years' NHS experience of working with children, adolescents, adults and families.
I draw from a range of psychological therapies including EMDR, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Compassion-Focused approaches and Eco-Psychological practices, which harness the scientifically evidenced healing effects of our connection with nature to restore and enhance our wellbeing.
I can help with a wide range of psychological difficulties in children, adolescents and adults and have specialist areas of interest in:
- Psychological trauma (including “complex” and childhood trauma);
- Coping with adverse life events and experiences;
- Perimenopause and menopause;
- Stress, burnout and moral injury;
- Depression, low mood, low self-esteem and confidence;
- Anxiety including generalised anxiety, social anxiety, health anxiety and phobias.
I am registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and am an Associate Fellow and Chartered member of the British Psychological Society.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Dr Hazel Rayner AFBPsS, CPsychol, PsychD, BA(Hons), DipRSA
- HCPC Registered Clinical Psychologist
- Chartered Psychologist, Associate Fellow and Full Member of the British Psychological Society and Division of Clinical Psychology
Clinical Psychology training
I hold a degree (BA Hons) in Psychology from the University of Sussex and a Doctorate (PsychD) in Clinical Psychology from the University of Surrey.
Clinical Psychologists have extensive training in understanding and treating wide-ranging psychological difficulties across the lifespan. After completing a first degree in Psychology – the scientific study of how people think, feel, behave and make sense of the world – Clinical Psychologists go on to further post-graduate studies applying the science of psychology to understand the factors that can lead to, maintain and alleviate psychological distress. This includes training in a range of approaches to psychological therapy in order that treatment can be carefully tailored to client’s unique situations, needs and preferences.
My own Doctoral studies included extensive training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) as well as Behavioural, Systemic and Psychodynamic Therapies, neuropsychology, developmental psychology, attachment and research methods.
Post-qualification experience
I have worked in a range of NHS settings since qualifying as a Clinical Psychologist in 2004, including 12 years in a community Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS), four years in a specialist Child Protection service working with children and families who have experienced sexual trauma, a temporary redeployment (during the COVID-19 pandemic) to an adolescent inpatient unit, and two years in a community Adult Mental Health team.
Continued professional training
Since qualification, I have undertaken further training and study in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing), Trauma-Focused CBT, Compassion-Focused Therapy for trauma, Schema-Informed CBT, Ecotherapy (including Walk & Talk Therapy), Relationships & Sex Education for vulnerable children and families and Menopause Ambassador training with Myla Health.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Child, adolescent & family psychology
Moral injury
Therapies offered
Fees
£120.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Additional information
Fees are £120 for a 50-60 minute session, depending on location.
There are some situations where sessions might need to be extended to 75 or 90 minutes – for example, to allow parent/carer feedback at the end of a therapy session for a child or adolescent. This would be discussed and agreed in advance, including fee structure.
Further information
I can offer:
- Expert psychological assessment to reach a shared understanding (called a “formulation”) of what factors have contributed to a pattern of distress, what’s keeping difficulties going, and what can help;
- Evidence-based and personally-tailored psychological intervention and therapy including CBT, EMDR, Compassion-Focused and Eco-psychological (nature-based) approaches (see more about approaches to therapy);
- Family work sessions and consultations for parents and carers;
- Sessions in person in the East & Mid Sussex areas or sessions online anywhere in the UK;
- Clinical supervision and consultation for professionals.
Specialist areas:
I can help with a wide range of mental health conditions in children, adolescents and adults and have specialist areas of interest in:
- Psychological trauma (including “complex” and childhood trauma)
- Coping with adverse life events and experiences
- Perimenopause and menopause
- Stress, burnout and moral injury
- Issues with self-esteem and confidence
I can offer online sessions anywhere in the UK and am currently offering face-to-face sessions in these areas of Sussex:
- Lewes
- Glynde
- Forest Row
- Whitesmith near Uckfield
