About me
Perhaps you have been coping for a long time, but something has changed. You may feel anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected from yourself, caught in familiar patterns, or struggling with experiences from the past that continue to affect your life in the present.
I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist, registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), with more than 20 years' experience working with adults across NHS mental health, substance misuse, medical psychology, forensic and community settings. Alongside my private practice, I continue to work within adult NHS mental health services.
I have particular expertise in working with trauma, adversity and complex psychological difficulties. I understand that the difficulties we experience in adulthood do not always begin in adulthood. Earlier experiences can shape how we see ourselves, relate to others and respond to situations in the present, sometimes without us fully understanding why.
Therapy can provide a space to slow things down, make sense of what is happening and develop a different relationship with ourselves. I offer a warm, compassionate and non-judgemental space where we can work collaboratively to understand your experiences, recognise patterns that may be keeping you stuck and explore new ways of responding.
I have extensive experience supporting adults with complex trauma, post-traumatic stress, anxiety and panic, depression, emotional regulation difficulties, relationship and attachment difficulties, personality difficulties, eating difficulties, substance misuse and addiction, obsessive-compulsive difficulties, and adjustment to long-term physical health conditions.
I work integratively, drawing on different psychological approaches according to your individual needs. My training includes Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Person-Centred and Humanistic approaches, Psychodynamic therapy, Gestalt, Narrative approaches, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
I am also trained in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), a trauma-focused therapy which can help people process distressing experiences that continue to feel emotionally or physically overwhelming.
My work is trauma-informed and recognises the importance of relationships, family, culture, physical health and wider life circumstances in understanding psychological wellbeing. My aim is not simply to help you manage symptoms, but to help you develop a deeper understanding of yourself and create meaningful and sustainable change.
If you are considering therapy and are unsure whether I might be the right psychologist for you, you are welcome to get in touch to discuss your needs.
Training, qualifications & experience
Doctorate in Counselling Psychology
Postgraduate Diploma in Psychological Therapies
Postgraduate Diploma in Compassion Focused Therapy Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Training
Internal Family Systems (IFS) Training
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
MSc Clinical Criminology
BSc Honours in Psychology with Sociology
Drug and Alcohol Professional Practitioner’s Certificate
Supervisor Training and Recognition (STAR)
Professional Member of Health Care Professionals Council (HCPC)
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 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.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£110.00 - £120.00
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Insurance Clients
In the case of pre- authorised sessions, I will typically be billing your insurance company directly in accordance with the agreed fee schedule.
I am covered by various insurers including AXA, Bupa, Aviva, Aetna, WPA, Global Benefits, Healix Health Services, Vitality Health. If I am not covered by your current health insurance provided, I may be able to register.
When I work
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Further information
You can contact me by phone or email. I offer an initial free telephone consultation where we can talk about some of the things that are drawing you to therapy. Following this, we can arrange an initial assessment.
The initial assessment is an opportunity to discuss some of the difficulties you are having and how therapy can be helpful to you. We can also discuss frequency and duration of treatment.
I offer initial assessments and remote therapy, through Zoom, Skype, FaceTime and telephone.
Face to face appointments adhere to social distancing guidelines. Please visit www.therapybydrjen.com
