Joanna Burbury

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Clinical Psychologist CBT Therapist EMDR Therapist

About me

I am a Clinical Psychologist, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapist, and EMDR Therapist with over 20 years of experience.

I am passionate about supporting you in creating a fulfilling and meaningful life where difficult thoughts, emotions, or physical sensations no longer hold you back. Whether you're struggling with distressing memories, overwhelming emotions, a sense of purposelessness, or feeling stuck, I aim to help you find balance and move forward with confidence.

In my work, I emphasize the vital connection between mind and body, recognizing that true wellbeing comes from nurturing both. This focus on the mind-body connection, can be especially helpful in managing stress, anxiety, and trauma by fostering self-awareness, emotional regulation, and grounding through connecting with the body and breath.

I draw on diverse psychological approaches and have worked with individuals of all ages and backgrounds across my career. 

During the assessment phase we will explore your current difficulties, background, strengths and goals for therapy and decide together on a treatment plan to help you move towards your goals.

I am registered as a Clinical Psychologist with the HCPC and a CBT Therapist with the BABCP. 

I am registered as an EMDR Therapist with the EMDR UK.

Training, qualifications & experience

I am registered as a Clinical Psychologist with the HCPC and a CBT Therapist with the BABCP. I am also fully trained in EMDR and a qualified Yoga Teacher.

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Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

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Fees

£120.00 per session

Health Insurance/EAP

  • Aviva
  • Axa Health
  • BUPA
  • WPA

Additional information

We will start with an initial consultation to briefly discuss your difficulties and what you are hoping for. I will explain in more detail the way that I work and discuss the different options that are available to you.

Following this we will have an assessment session where we will explore your difficulties, history, strengths, and goals in more detail. 

  • I offer in person sessions from my office in Canary Wharf on a Monday afternoon/evening, Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning 
  • I can also offer online sessions on a Thursday afternoon. 
  • Initial Consultation: Free
  • Ongoing sessions - 50-minutes: £120

When I work

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Early morning
Morning
Early afternoon
Late afternoon
Evening

Further information

I believe that awareness and understanding are the keys to any meaningful personal change. As such, my approach starts with an in depth assessment, where we will explore your difficulties, history, strengths, and goals in more detail. Through this we will develop an individualised psychological formulation and treatment plan. 

A psychological formulation is a collaborative, dynamic and evolving process. It is a way for us to work together to understand YOU and any psychological difficulties or challenges you may be experiencing. It is a conceptual framework developed to make sense of your symptoms, behaviours, and experiences within a psychological context.

A formulation attempts to answer the question of "why" you are experiencing certain difficulties. By exploring the underlying causes, maintaining factors, and relevant influences, a formulation aims to provide insights into your unique psychological makeup and serves as a roadmap to promote positive personal change.

Therapeutically I primarily draw on cognitive behavioural approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)  and Compassion Focussed Therapy, and EMDR. 

London, Tower Hamlets, E14

Floor 37, One Canada Square, London, E14 5AA

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

Key details

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