About Me
I am an HCPC licensed clinical therapist, with over 10 years' experience providing psychological therapies in the NHS and public services. I have worked with children, adults and young people in a range of settings, and with a variety of clinical presentations.
I have additional specialist experience and accreditations in trauma (CT-PTSD, CPT, EMDR). I teach PTSD treatments and cognitive behavioural methods for trainee clinical psychologists on the Southampton Clinical Psychology Doctorate programme, and I also supervise trainee placements and research, as well as supervising qualified psychologists and CBT therapists.
I draw on CBT (BABCP accredited), including acceptance and commitment therapy, and compassion focussed therapy.
My work is formulation-driven, which means I work collaboratively with clients to make sense of what caused and what is maintaining their difficulties. We then use this to plan evidence based interventions, ensuring therapy is tailored to people's unique experiences, skills and circumstances. As well as working with people's internal experiences, I am also systemically trained so help my clients to explore how the people, systems, and stories around them contribute to their difficulties, and what strategies can support them to manage this.
My online sessions are a safe, respectful, and non-judgemental space for clients of all backgrounds. I have particular experience working with veterans, serving military and military partners and families, as well as LGBTQ+ individuals and people with neurodivergent traits or diagnoses.
When I'm not working with clients, I enjoy running, hiking, sailing, and spending time at home with my spaniel. I also volunteer my time to support individuals with learning disability and armed forces partners through third sector organisations.
"Jessica is a very perceptive person who provides a comfortable environment to express yourself. She provides gentle nudges to support you in exploring your own recollections, and provides truly insightful input."
Credentials & Specialism
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) from UCL- conferring HCPC registration
BSc Hons Psychology from Durham University
Accredited with the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Therapists
EMDR (eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing) trained
Accredited CPT (cognitive processing therapy) therapist
Experience in:
ADHD
Anger Management
Anxiety
Armed Forces and Veterans
Bereavement
Burnout
Coping Skills
Depression
Developmental Disorders
LGBTQ+
Mood Disorders
Neurodivergence
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Sexual Abuse
Sleep or Insomnia
Stress
Trauma and PTSD
Approach & Modalities
As a clinical psychologist, I'm trained in a range of modalities, meaning that I can work creatively to tailor my support to your needs, preferences and personality. Working together, we will choose which approach suits you best, based on our shared understanding of your difficulties. This means we can monitor how well a type of therapy is working for you, and try something different if indicated.
My Modalities
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Narrative Therapy