Penny Chapman
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About me
I am an experienced, professionally accredited therapist, qualified for over 10 years. I am psychodynamic trauma therapist and supervisor in a wide range of both adult, child and family work. I have considerable experience working with children, young people and adults with anxiety, those who are self harming and experience suicidal ideation, or who have been in the care system. I am able to work dyadically with parent and child in DDP and trauma informed work, where required, and I am also qualified to work online or undertake telephone sessions. I have significant experience in providing professional support and supervision to other professionals including experienced trauma therapists and student therapists. I have a background as a health care professional and in senior clinical management in the NHS and in the voluntary sector for a mental health charity, and as a holistic practitioner in reflexology, reiki and massage. I have senior experience working in safeguarding. I teach psychoeducation and NVR to parent groups and have experience in higher education teaching.
I have Masters degrees in Psychodynamic Therapy and Nursing, and qualifications in EMDR, Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP), NVR, NeuroAffective Touch and Somatic Experiencing.
I am able to use a variety of modalities including talking, art and play therapies in my work with young people and families to be responsive to individual need. Some of the somatic trauma treatments that are available use a couch, blankets, heated pillows and supportive static touch on certain nerve pathways, and can be a gentler alternative to traditional talking therapies.
Face to face sessions are offered in a comfortable bespoke environment providing privacy, with on site parking. Remote sessions are offered via Zoom or telephone.
Daytime and evening appointments are available on a Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, and regular slots will be provided for clients to meet their personal circumstances.
Training, qualifications & experience
- MA Psychodynamic Counselling
- Psychodynamic Supervisor (WPF)
- EMDR (adult and child)
- Non Violent Resistance (NVR)
- Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP) level 2, working towards practicum.
- Neuro Affective Touch
- Somatic Experiencing Practitioner
- Trauma, level 3
- MSc & BSc Nursing
- Level 3 Safeguarding (Designated)
I have considerable experience of undertaking both short term and long term therapeutic counselling work with adults, adolescents and children, both individually and dyadically (parent and child) who have had a wide range of issues including anxiety, trauma, self harming and suicidal ideation. I work mostly to support children and young people and their families. I am experienced in working with those in the care system. I am an experienced supervisor supporting both qualified and student therapists who are working with adults or children psychodynamically and creatively, with a particular interest in trauma and with a good understanding of safeguarding and professional issues.
Member organisations
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Accredited register membership
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Fees
£65.00 per session
Free initial online session
Additional information
£65 per normal 50 minute session, therapeutic or supervisory, negotiable for special circumstances. Pro rata 1.5 hour monthly supervision for qualified therapists, if required.
I offer an initial 15 minute zoom appointment at no cost to discuss therapeutic and supervisory needs prior to commencing sessions.
When I work
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Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 9AM -9 PM
Tuesdays limited availability
Further information
Please telephone or text and leave a message, or email for further information. Confidentiality will be maintained.
