Vicki Jarvis

I trained on the MSc Person-Centred and Experiential Psychotherapy programme at the Sherwood Psychotherapy Training Institute (SPTI), Nottingham. I graduated in the summer of 2022 having practiced for over three years within local charitable organisations in Derbyshire supporting women impacted by domestic abuse and individuals coming to terms with bereavement and life-limiting illness. I have a particular interest in working with grief, significant life changes, the impact of trauma, neglect and difficulties in relating to others. Such life experiences are often accompanied by anxiety and/or depression along with other impacts on health and wellbeing.

Prior to entering the profession, I worked with children with complex physical disabilities before becoming a Complementary Therapist working with adults. I became motivated to help people at a deeper level in the hope of supporting individuals to connect with internal power to grow through and beyond the challenges life throws at us; for me, psychotherapy offers a way to fulfil this aim. I bring all of my life experience to my practice, including the joys and challenges of raising a family as well as the depths of loss and despair; this experience enables me to feel confident I can remain hopeful in times of challenge and offer a safe, comfortable space for clients. I work non-judgementally, offering acceptance and empathy in the therapeutic relationship. I will happily explore ways to work creatively with clients, e.g., creative materials, books etc, if clients feel they need to find alternative ways to access their feelings. I have a particular interest in how books, TV and film can help clients to connect with their feelings in the therapeutic process - this connects my professional qualifications and practice with my MA in Literature and BA (Hons) in Literature with Arts in Healing and Learning .

My area of research during MSc training was the inner experience of change and growth within trainee psychotherapists - this remains an area of special interest for me. I keep up to date with current developments in psychotherapy and complete additional training in response to my growing practice; for example, most recently I completed further training in Developmental Trauma, building on understanding of the physical effects of trauma on the body and mind. 

I have worked closely with people from multiple backgrounds and social groups who have been impacted by various issues; these include significant life changes, grief, illness, depression/low mood, anxiety, the impact of trauma, relationship breakdown, domestic abuse and the exploration of identity. I approach my work from a relational, trauma-informed perspective which recognises the significant impact of life events and attachment relationships.

£45.00 - £60.00