Jaclyn Everitt

I am a UKCP Accredited Psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience working alongside individuals navigating trauma, attachment wounds, and emotional struggles.

If you feel stuck in patterns of self-doubt, overwhelm, or disconnection, know that these experiences make sense given what you have been through…..and they don’t have to define your future.

Therapy provides an opportunity to explore these challenges with curiosity and compassion, at a pace that feels right for you.

How Trauma Affects Us

Our early experiences shape the way we relate to ourselves and others, creating a ‘blueprint’ for relationships and emotional responses. The body holds onto these experiences, often storing the unresolved ‘charge’ of past events. When these remain unprocessed, they can lead to protective behaviours—such as self-criticism, avoidance, or emotional numbing—that once served a purpose but may now keep you feeling stuck.

Trauma is not just about what happened, but about how the nervous system responded and what it was unable to process at the time. When we remain in a state of protection, we may turn to coping mechanisms like self-harm, substance use, disordered eating, or isolation. While these strategies may have helped you survive, they can also contribute to feelings of disconnection, overwhelm, or distress in the present.

What Therapy with Me Looks Like

In our work together, we will explore how these protective responses are shaping your current challenges and gently develop new ways of responding to distress. A key focus of therapy will be learning how to recognise and regulate your nervous system’s activation—so past experiences no longer dictate how you feel today and shape your behaviour. By deepening awareness of your internal world and approaching it with curiosity and compassion, we can foster a greater sense of internal safety and introduce practices that better align with your needs. 

I also facilitate weekly DBT skills groups, integrating knowledge of the nervous system, body-based approaches, and sensorimotor psychotherapy to make these skills practical and applicable. You may choose to work with me through individual psychotherapy or DBT skills training as a standalone option. Additionally, I am fully trained in EMDR therapy, a highly effective approach for processing past trauma and reducing its emotional charge.

As part of an adherent Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) service, we will begin with an initial assessment to explore what type of support would be most helpful for you. From there, we can agree on a therapy plan that feels right and sustainable for you.

Qualifications & Training

I am committed to continuous learning to provide the best possible support. My training includes:

• MSc in Integrative Psychotherapy, Metanoia Institute, London
• Postgraduate Certificate in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Bangor University
• Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) Levels 1, 2, and 3 
• Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Training – Integrating body-based interventions to support healing
• Advanced training in complex trauma and dissociation – Including work with leading experts in the field.
• As an accredited psychotherapist, I undertake ongoing professional development, completing a minimum of 250 clinical training hours per year.

Experience 

I have worked across the NHS, private sector, and prison services, supporting individuals with complex emotional and psychological challenges. From 2011 to 2016, I was part of a specialist NHS personality disorder service, providing DBT for individuals with complex trauma, dissociation, and emotional regulation difficulties.

I now work exclusively in private practice, supporting clients with concerns including:

• Depression, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm
• Self-harm, suicidal thoughts, and dissociation
• Identity and sexuality exploration
• Emotional regulation difficulties
• Relationship challenges and attachment wound's

Our work together begins with an in-depth assessment to explore your needs and create a personalised therapeutic plan. My approach is collaborative, ensuring that change happens at a pace that feels manageable, so you can stretch into new ways of being without feeling overwhelmed.

Training & Consultancy

I provide consultation and training for therapists, teams, and organisations seeking to integrate DBT and trauma-informed approaches into their practice, enhance their therapeutic effectiveness and build skills for working with complex presentations. Whether you are a professional looking to enhance your therapeutic skills or an organisation seeking tailored training, I offer expertise grounded in years of clinical practice.

Next Steps

If you’re ready to explore therapy, or if you’d like to discuss training opportunities, I invite you to reach out. Together, we can find an approach that supports your growth, healing, and well-being.

Fees for psychotherapy sessions are £120
Fees for DBT groups will be facilitated by me through Mind Reframed