About me
Hello, I am Dr Justina Somal, I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist with over 20 years clinical experience.
Everyone needs a helping hand at times, and therapy can be a place where thoughts and feelings can be sensitively explored, in a safe, therapeutic environment. I am passionate about supporting people to live their life in the way they desire, but sometimes this can be a difficult journey on our own.....I am here to help.
I am registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) and a Chartered member of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and Division of Counselling Psychology (DCoP). I have over 20 years of extensive clinical experience within statutory and private clinical settings, working with adults, teenagers and children. My practice is offered in the contexts of 1:1, couples, families and groups. I have established numerous self-development programs for various local services.
My therapeutic modality is underpinned with humanistic therapies, and is client-led. Therefore, the pace and shape of the work will be guided by you, as well as your readiness and willingness to work towards change. I integrate a range of models in my practice including, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Schema Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR), DBT, ACT and Expressive Therapies.
I specialise in a number of areas including:
- Complex Trauma & PTSD
- Identity Issues
- Family & Relationships
- Parenting Packages
- Grief & Loss
- Expressive Therapies
- Addictions
My practice is integrative, which means I will tailor the treatment plan that is best suited to your needs.
You are welcome to book a free 20-minute initial consultation to give you the opportunity to discuss your needs, ask questions directly and a chance to explore whether you would like to work together.
Currently, I do not offer any face to face appointments. All appointments are delivered via virtual platform.
Training, qualifications & experience
Training
- Doctor in Counselling Psychology
- Post Graduate Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy
- BSc (hons) Psychology
- Addiction Studies
- Professional Counselling
- Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT)
- Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
- Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Expressive Therapy
- BPS Clinical Supervision
Experience
- Adults, Children, Adolescents, Relationships & Families (Private Practice)
- Adults- Phinity Therapy Psychology (Private Practice)
- Adults- Hello Self Psychology Service (Private Practice)
- Children, Adolescents, Families and Adults -Tranceform Psychology (Private Practice)
- Addiction Treatment Service, Counselling Psychologist (Change, Grow, Live (CGL))
- Family Courts - Children & Families, Counselling Psychologist (Local Authority/FDAC)
- Children, Adolescents & Families, Counselling Psychologist (Local Authority)
- Children, Adolescents & Families - Psychotherapist (CAMHS)
- Adolescents- Psycho-educational group work and counsellor working with adolescents (Third Sector)
- Mind - Adult Services
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
£95.00 - £125.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
- Free Initial Consultation Appointments- This is a good opportunity to discuss your concerns and therapy goals.
Fees for sessions are as follows:
Individual, 60 minute sessions
- General- £95. Specialist £125
- Block sessions at a discounted price are available.
Joint sessions (couple/families), 60 minutes - £150
Parenting Packages - Personalised and bespoke packages, including written psychological and psychometric assessments. Prices vary dependent on level of need.
