Compassion-Focused Therapy | Therapy Type

Compassion-focused therapy (CFT) focuses on assisting individuals who suffer from self-criticism and shame which can lead them into other mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. CFT is a varied therapy which uses approaches from neuroscience to Buddhism.

Therapists specialising in Compassion-Focused Therapy

Anastasia Lappo

Hypnotherapist & Mindfulness Teacher

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Anastasia Lappo

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My name is Anastasia Lappo and I am a clinical hypnotherapist and licensed mindfulness teacher with a private practice in South & West London (Battersea & Kensington), offering therapy both online and face-to-face. I have 4+ years professional experience of working with individuals and groups, inclu...

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When I fist immigrated to the UK over 18 years ago, originally I had come from a background in education. Whilst studying psychology, my tutor mentioned the word “hypnosis” and “hypnotherapy”. I then became quite fascinated and curious about the subject. Whilst in the UK I have held various ...

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Anger ManagementCognitive and Behavioural TherapiesCompassion-Focused TherapyEMDREmotionally FocusedEnergy PsychologyGestalt TherapyHolisticHypnotherapyMindfulnessNLPPerson Centered TherapySolution Focused Brief Therapy

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Sami Almutairi

Counsellor

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Sami Almutairi

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As a therapist, I am interested in building a therapeutic relationship between us ” The relationship is the therapy” ( kahn, 1997). Within the safe, secure, comfortable and trusted professional relationship with me, I hope you would be incuarged to look into all aspects that you might find di...

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studied then worked in Marketing and Real estate development before moving to the UK in 2007. I have been involved with counselling and psychotherapy since 2012, training and building my practice while working with people from all backgrounds and cultures. My approach is integrative – meaning ...

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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Compassion-Focused TherapyDynamic Interpersonal TherapyExistentialExperientialGestalt TherapyHolisticHumanisticIntegrativeMindfulnessNarrativePerson Centered TherapySomatic Therapy (Body Centered)Transactional Analysis (TA)Transpersonal Psychology

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Christopher Cartner

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Christopher Cartner

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Hello, and welcome to my profile. I am a Psychologist, specialising in sexual health, LGBT+ affirmative therapy, anxiety, depression, stress, Chemsex and trauma. I also have experience in working with those who have experienced trauma across the lifespan, meaning I have worked with people who have e...

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I come from a background in both the NHS and in private settings, with experience in offering support for the following concerns. However, this list is not exhaustive so, please feel free to contact me for an initial 15 minute phone conversation to see if you may be interested in working with me. ...

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Addiction TherapyAnger ManagementBehavioural TherapyCognitive and Behavioural TherapiesCognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)Cognitive Therapy (CT)Compassion-Focused TherapyEmotionally FocusedExperientialIntegrativePsychoanalysisPsychoanalyticPsychodynamic TherapyPsychosexual TherapySchema TherapySolution Focused Brief TherapySomatic Therapy (Body Centered)

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Karen Hayley

KAREN HAYLEY BA (Hons) C.Hyp SICH.D.Hyp. SICH.CNLP Practitioner

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Karen Hayley

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I’m qualified and experienced Hypnotherapist, Coach & Integrative Therapist. (My Psychotherapeutic qualifications include CBT, Gestalt, Person-centred therapy, Jungian, Psychodynamic & Transactional analysis). In addition to Hypnotherapy, I offer clients integrative psychotherapy, coaching, mindfu...

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I work with people from diverse backgrounds and have experience of working with a wide range of issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationships, sexuality, and issues of empowerment and authenticity. I'm committed to keeping up-to-date with cutting-edge research and developments in my area...

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Art Therapy / PsychotherapyBehavioural TherapyCognitive and Behavioural TherapiesCognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)Compassion-Focused TherapyExperientialExpressive Art TherapyHolisticHypnotherapyIntegrativeJungian TherapyMindfulnessNarrativeNLPPerson Centered TherapyPlay TherapyPsychoanalysisPsychodynamic TherapySomatic Therapy (Body Centered)Transactional Analysis (TA)

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Gillian Jacobson

Integrative Psychotherapist

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Gillian Jacobson

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I am an Integrative Psychotherapist and an Accredited Professional member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society which informs the ethical foundation of my practise. I work by integrating a range of different therapeutic approaches each tailored to meet my clients needs, such as CBT, ...

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I worked for two charities from 2016 to 2020, where I provided long term psychotherapy in a Community Counselling Service in Maidenhead, and short term CBT counselling for a charity in the borough of Hounslow. I have worked with - Abuse: Sexual, Domestic, Emotional and Historical/Childhood, Anger i...

Therapy Type

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)Compassion-Focused TherapyEmotionally FocusedIntegrativeMindfulnessPerson Centered TherapyPsychoanalysisPsychoanalyticPsychodynamic TherapySolution Focused Brief Therapy

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Patricia A McGillicuddy

Accredited Counsellor/Psychotherapist

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Patricia A McGillicuddy

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As a person of mixed white heritage and having lived experience of growing up feeling different from the hosting culture, has given me insight into its effect and the impact it has on how we interact with the world. The internal dialogue we have with ourselves plays a part in our ability to fit in. ...

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As an Accredited Member of the BACP I offer an authentic and ethical service in my practice. I have 19 years post-qualified experience working with issues such as anxiety, stress, addiction, depression, divorce, sexual abuse, self-esteem, blockages, and patterns, communication issues, relationsh...

Therapy Type

Addiction TherapyAnger ManagementCompassion-Focused TherapyExperientialHumanisticIntegrativeMindfulnessPerson Centered TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution Focused Brief TherapyTransactional Analysis (TA)

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Anna Lose

Clinical Psychologist

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Anna Lose

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My name is Dr Anna Lose and I am a qualified Chartered Clinical Psychologist, with a number of years of experience working within the NHS and privately.

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I offer therapy services to adults, children, and families with a wide range of difficulties and concerns. Throughout my career, I have worked with individuals of different age groups and in a variety of settings, including in people’s homes, schools, NHS clinics, and on inpatient wards. I have...

Therapy Type

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Anger ManagementBehavioural TherapyCognitive and Behavioural TherapiesCognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)Cognitive Therapy (CT)Compassion-Focused TherapyDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)MindfulnessSolution Focused Brief Therapy

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Jinny Gupta

Psychotherapist and Counsellor

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Jinny Gupta

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My name is Jinny Gupta (UKCP, MBACP) and I am a psychotherapist with a private practice in West London (Chiswick), offering therapy to adults both online and in-person. I have a special interest in working with individuals suffering from anxiety, depression and issues concerning relationships, work ...

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I completed my training at Regent's University, London, with a distinction in UKCP accredited Advanced Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy (ADIP). In addition to running a private practice, I provide clinical supervision to trainee psychotherapists at Headstrong Counselling in London. I also of...

Therapy Type

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive and Behavioural TherapiesCognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)Compassion-Focused TherapyDepth TherapyDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally FocusedExistentialExistential TherapyGestalt TherapyHuman Givens PsychotherapyHumanisticIntegrativeJungian TherapyMindfulnessPerson Centered TherapyPsychodynamic TherapyTranspersonal Psychology

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Juna Gangkofer

spiritual therapist & medium

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Juna Gangkofer

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HEY LOVELY SOULS; I am Juna. I am a spiritual therapist, healer, medium and coach. Supporting people and animals is my passion-spiritual, energetic, clairaudience and clairvoyance. I was born with the gift to see beyound. It took me many years to learn, to accept and appreciate that it supports hu...

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I've been supporting people and animals as a spiritual therapist & healer for over 15 years. For the highest good of you- mental, physical & spiritual. The gift, that lets me see beyound, which now gives my clients and myself a lot of joy, strength and clarity, I was completely suppressed as a sma...

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Anger ManagementCompassion-Focused TherapyDepth TherapyHolisticHypnotherapyPerson Centered Therapy

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Monika Smolar

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Monika Smolar

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I have lived in several different countries and speak a number of languages. I have over twenty five years of experience working as a psychotherapist and counsellor in a wide variety of settings with a large variety of clients; a university (the LSE), primary and secondary schools, eating disorder c...

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I taught English for a while and then spent nearly thirty years working as a counsellor and psychotherapist with both individuals, couples and groups. I have experience running stress management groups, self-esteem groups and bereavement groups for students. I have also trained students in counselli...

Therapy Type

Anger ManagementBehavioural TherapyCognitive and Behavioural TherapiesCognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)Cognitive Therapy (CT)Collaborative Couple TherapyCompassion-Focused TherapyDepth TherapyDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Dynamic Interpersonal TherapyEclecticEMDREmotionally FocusedExistentialExistential TherapyExperientialHolisticHumanisticIntegral TherapyIntegrativeInterpersonal Therapy (IPT)MindfulnessNutritional therapyPerson Centered TherapyPsychodynamic TherapyPsychosexual TherapyReality TherapySolution Focused Brief TherapyTransactional Analysis (TA)Transpersonal Psychology

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Hannah Puddephatt

Clinical Psychologist

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Hannah Puddephatt

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I’m a Yorkshire born, Newcastle trained Clinical Psychologist living and practicing in South London. A quote I find myself coming back to is ‘shame dies when stories are told in safe places’. We all have our own unique story and the essence of the therapy I offer is to create a safe space for ...

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I am privileged enough to have spent almost 10 years working in the NHS hearing the stories of individuals of all ages and backgrounds. I started working with children and young people and over the years have worked on inpatient units, in the community, with schools, with care homes and older adults...

Therapy Type

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)Compassion-Focused TherapyDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Family TherapyMindfulness

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James Scurry

Mindfulness-based psychotherapist

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James Scurry

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I bring a fusion of eastern and western ways of working with the mind and body to my clients, using a therapeutic approach called Core Process Psychotherapy. This mindfulness-based model of psychotherapy has its roots in ancient Buddhist teachings. I hold a compassionate, inclusive and non-judgmen...

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In addition to working as a psychotherapist, I am the Co-Founder of SafelyHeldSpaces.org - an initiative which helps provide support for the family and friends of people experiencing altered states, commonly referred to as psychosis. I am also a freelance writer and television news producer.

Therapy Type

Compassion-Focused TherapyMindfulnessPerson Centered TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySomatic Therapy (Body Centered)Transpersonal Psychology

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Jo Harley

Arts Psychotherapist

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Jo Harley

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I've been an Arts Psychotherapist and supervisor for over 15yrs, and have my own practice as an artist to help keep my creative juices flowing. I've lived in London for nearly 25yrs, originally coming from a seaside town in Lancashire. I love the diversity and bustle of the city, but also the peace ...

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I was in the first cohort of people to do the Arts Therapy degree at Derby university over 25yrs ago. My love of the dramatic arts developed when I trained and worked as a make-up artist in my twenties, and I later specialised in dramatherapy as this incorporated using all the arts. I loved the dive...

Therapy Type

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Art Therapy / PsychotherapyCompassion-Focused TherapyDance / Movement TherapyDramatherapyExperientialExpressive Art TherapyHolisticHumanisticIntegrativeMindfulnessNarrativePerson Centered TherapyPlay TherapySomatic Therapy (Body Centered)

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Léa Beretti

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Léa Beretti

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I moved from New Caledonia to Australia and the United Kingdom from a young age. Although this has given me incredible life skills, such as being fluent in French and English and learning about different cultures, I also had to adapt and assimilate into territories and unknown cultures. This has con...

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I am a chartered clinical psychologist, and HCPC registered (PYL043581), currently working in an NHS HIV/Sexual Health service. Throughout my career in the NHS, I have gained experience, and am able to work with a wide range of mental health and well-being difficulties. I have worked with childre...

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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Anger ManagementCognitive and Behavioural TherapiesCognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)Compassion-Focused TherapyHumanisticIntegrativeMotivational InterviewingNarrative

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Kip Hipkiss

Therapeutic Coaching

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Kip Hipkiss

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I have a real passion to get to the heart of the issue so that people need not be rescued at all, but allows people to understand and then take responsibility for their actions and have more control of their lives. I help you develop emotional courage to make intentional choices and understanding of...

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I undertook my coaching training at Cambridge University’s Møller Institute and subsequently gained my Practitioner Diploma in Executive Coaching from the Academy of Executive Coaching (AoEC). My therapeutical training was with Dr Gabor Mate and his Compassionate Inquiry Professional Therapy Trai...

Therapy Type

Compassion-Focused TherapySomatic Therapy (Body Centered)

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Jade Elizabeth

Hypnotherapy | NLP Practitioner | Mindset Coach

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Jade Elizabeth

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I am trained in Hypnotherapy, Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP), Mindfulness & Mindset Coaching

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I have worked in private practice for 5 years. I am a motivational speaker on self love and addiction recovery, and run Self Esteem Workshops throughout Sussex. I also specialise in anxiety related disorders and have several years experience in Mental Health and substance misuse. I have lived experi...

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Addiction TherapyAnger ManagementBehavioural TherapyCognitive and Behavioural TherapiesCognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)Cognitive Therapy (CT)Compassion-Focused TherapyEmotionally FocusedEnergy PsychologyExistential TherapyHolisticHypnotherapyIntegrativeMindfulnessNLPPerson Centered TherapySolution Focused Brief Therapy

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Christina Mills

Transformative Coach, NLP Master Coach Practitioner, Stress Management Consultant

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Christina Mills

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What would you like to do? How would you like to change? With nearly 30 years therapeutic coaching experience, I can offer professional and experienced help in areas such as confidence, relationship coaching, career change and finding your life purpose or direction. I also specialise in business and...

Background

Transformative Coaching, Personal Coaching and Mentoring, Consultant Hypnotherapist, Stress Management, Anxiety Management, Spiritual/Personal Development, EFT/Tapping Practitioner, NLP Master Practitioner and Qualified Trainer, Mindfulness Meditation Teacher.

Therapy Type

Addiction TherapyBehavioural TherapyCognitive and Behavioural TherapiesCognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)Cognitive Therapy (CT)Collaborative Couple TherapyCompassion-Focused TherapyDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)EclecticEmotionally FocusedEnergy PsychologyHolisticHuman Givens PsychotherapyHumanisticImago Relationship TherapyIntegral TherapyIntegrativeInterpersonal Therapy (IPT)MindfulnessNarrativeNLPPerson Centered TherapyPsychoanalysisPsychosexual TherapyPsychosynthesisSolution Focused Brief TherapyTransactional Analysis (TA)Transpersonal Psychology

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Lisa A Rickerby

Counsellor

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Lisa A Rickerby

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I am a highly passionate caring individual who cares deeply about helping others overcome difficult times in their life and mental health challenges. I use compassion, curiosity and empathy to create a safe space for individuals to explore challenges past and present. I am honest, creative and highl...

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I have worked with patients in an NHS setting, in schools, with charities helping families and carers, and in a disaster zone. I began my career in a creative field and bring all of my experience to my work. I have helped parents working through the challenges of parenthood and women coming to ...

Therapy Type

Anger ManagementCognitive and Behavioural TherapiesCognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)Compassion-Focused TherapyEmotionally FocusedExistentialExistential TherapyGestalt TherapyHumanisticIntegral TherapyIntegrativeMindfulnessNarrativePerson Centered TherapyPlay TherapyPsychoanalysisPsychoanalyticSomatic Therapy (Body Centered)Transactional Analysis (TA)

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Varsha Punjabi

HCPC registered Counselling Psychologist

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Varsha Punjabi

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I am a Counselling Psychologist, registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). I am also a registered counsellor and psychotherapist with the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP).

Background

I currently work part-time within an NHS specialist service. My clinical experience to date includes working with adults, families, children, and adolescents both within public health services (NHS) and in mental health charity organisations. Within the NHS, I have worked in a range of services w...

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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Behavioural TherapyCognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT)Cognitive and Behavioural TherapiesCognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)Cognitive Therapy (CT)Compassion-Focused TherapyEmotionally FocusedHumanisticIntegral TherapyIntegrativeMindfulnessPerson Centered TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution Focused Brief Therapy

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Jai Shree Adhyaru

Chartered Counselling Psychologist

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Jai Shree Adhyaru

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Dr Jai is a Chartered Counselling Psychologist and registered with the Health and Care Professionals Council and offers therapy to both adults and children. With over 20 years of experience in the field, Dr Jai brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her work with clients and focuses on tailor...

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Dr Jai lives in South West London and works for the NHS as a Consultant Psychologist, focusing on the impact of stress, anxiety and trauma. She also works in private practice (offering both face to face and online therapy) as well as offering supervision to trainee psychologists and seasoned profes...

Therapy Type

Anger ManagementBehavioural TherapyCognitive and Behavioural TherapiesCognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)Cognitive Therapy (CT)Compassion-Focused TherapyFamily TherapyHumanisticMotivational InterviewingNarrativePerson Centered TherapySchema TherapySolution Focused Brief Therapy

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Joanna Roman

Psychologist & Third-Wave CBT Therapist

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Joanna Roman

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https://actwithmusic.weebly.com/

Background

ACT therapy course with Dr Steven Hayes DBT course with Dr Alan Fruzetti MA in clinical psychology various internships in psychiatric hospitals & private psychotherapy centres

Therapy Type

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Art Therapy / PsychotherapyCognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)Compassion-Focused TherapyDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyFamily TherapyMindfulnessSchema TherapySolution Focused Brief TherapySomatic Therapy (Body Centered)

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