Dr Joanna Harvey, C Psychol, DPsych

Hello, I am Joanna, a chartered counselling psychologist (CPsychol) registered with  the BPS (British Psychological Society) and the HCPC (Health & Care Professionals Council).  I have been working in the field of mental health since 2011, supporting clients with a range of difficulties to make meaningful change.

I offer both long and short term therapy to individuals and couples for a variety of issues, such as anxiety, depression, relational difficulties, life transitions and disordered eating. My approach to therapy is integrative, which means I draw on my experience of different therapeutic models to best meet each client's needs.  I am primarily informed by psychodynamic and cognitive behavioural approaches and will work with you collaboratively to develop a shared understanding of your difficulties.

I aim to help clients to create more balanced and fulfilling lives by supporting them to  develop greater insight and identify blocks to change and healthier ways of coping.

In addition to my independent practice, I have spent the last 6 years working in specialist NHS eating disorder services, which is an area of ongoing interest and expertise for me.  I have extensive experience in providing CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) and CAT (cognitive analytic therapy) within the NHS for eating disorders, interpersonal difficulties, anxiety, depression and low self-esteem.

If you would like to explore starting therapy with me, I offer an initial telephone consultation free of charge. This allows us to identify your hopes and aims of therapy and whether we will be able to work together in order to meet your needs. From, here we can then arrange your first therapy session.