Dr Leanne Timings
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About me
Life’s challenges can sometimes feel overwhelming. You may be experiencing anxiety, depression, stress or PTSD, making it hard to manage daily life. Relationships, work, or major life changes might feel difficult to navigate, or past experiences may still have an impact.
As a Clinical Psychologist, I provide a safe and supportive space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings, gain a deeper understanding of yourself, and develop effective coping strategies. My approach is tailored to your individual needs, using evidence-based therapies to help you move forward. I integrate Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), and other psychological approaches to support healing and change.
I build trust and safety through a strong therapeutic relationship. I use compassion-based and mindfulness techniques to help clients learn to relax and feel safer in their minds and bodies. Many individuals struggling with anxiety or low mood lose their sense of achievement, connection with others, and ability to enjoy life. I encourage reconnection with these important aspects of wellbeing.
EMDR is particularly effective in helping people process distressing memories and emotional experiences that may feel stuck. By using bilateral stimulation, EMDR helps to reduce the emotional intensity of past experiences, making them feel more distant and less distressing. This process can support recovery from trauma, reduce anxiety and stress, and create space for a more positive and empowered way of living.
I hold myself to ethical and evidence-based practices, ensuring that you receive the most effective care based on the best available research. Our aim is to work together as a team to help you be the sort of person you want to be and build the sort of life you want to live. You will learn skills and techniques to handle difficult thoughts and feelings more effectively so they have less impact on you.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am an HCPC Registered Clinical Psychologist and EMDR Therapist with over 15 years experience working with adults from diverse backgrounds in private healthcare and community mental health settings. My training includes:
- Doctor of Clinical Psychology, University of Southampton, 2019-2022
PGCert Evidence-based Psychological Treatment, University of Reading, 2017-2018 - BSc Psychology with Certificate of Professional Experience (First), University of Plymouth, 2005-2009
- EMDR Parts 1-3, EMDR Europe, 2024-2025
- Trauma-Focused CBT for all ages, APT, 2024
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Psychwire, 2022
- Compassion Focused Therapy, Balanced Minds, 2022
- Solution Focused Therapy, University of Plymouth, 2010
- Certificate in Counselling Skills, Counselling & Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body, 2008
Member organisations
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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
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Fees
£100.00 per session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
- I hold a current DBS certificate, am fully insured, and am registered with the ICO.
- Therapy sessions are £100 per 55-minute session. Self-funding individuals can pay via bank transfer.
- I am registered with various insurance providers, and we can discuss coverage during a free consultation call.
- Sessions are available online or face-to-face at Wimborne Therapy Centre throughout the week.
Further information
Finding the right therapist is important, which is why I offer a free, no-obligation 15-minute introductory call. This gives you an opportunity to discuss your concerns, ask any questions, and explore how we might work together in a way that feels right for you.
Clients often describe me as helpful, supportive, and understanding at really difficult times. They have said, 'You listened with compassion, understood me, and offered solutions, but above all, you gave me reasons to continue. You re-set my mind and untangled that which troubled me. My outlook these days is mainly positive.'
My goal is to help you feel empowered, develop greater emotional resilience, and live a life that aligns with your values and aspirations.
Please visit my page to learn more: https://wimbornetherapycentre.com/dr-leanne-timings-cpsychol-psychd-hcpc-clin-psych/
