My expertise
I qualified with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from University College London. I work in the NHS where I specialise in trauma (PTSD & developmental trauma), pain management, sexual functioning and health-related difficulties. As an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT), Mindfulness teacher & EMDR practitioner, I work with depression, anxiety, trauma and self-harming behaviours on a regular basis. My approach is to develop a collaborative and therapeutic relationship where you can feel safe to explore your feelings and thoughts. To start with, I would seek to identify what it is that you want to change and improve - from this, I would work with you to agree a tailored therapy programme to suit you and achieve your goals.
I have been trained in a range of evidence-based therapies, which may be thought of as a tool kit that I can draw from, depending on your needs and the available research about what works. For example:
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) - accredited with BABCP
- Compassion Focused Therapy
- Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement & Desensitisation Reprocessing - accredited with EMDR Europe
- Mentalization-based Therapy (MBT)
- Mindfulness - trained & accredited by Breathworks
Professional Registration
I am registered with the Health Professions Council as a Clinical Psychologist (as Dr John Newbury-Helps; PYL27058 ) who regulate fitness to practice http://www.hpc-uk.org/. No-one can call his/herself a Clinical Psychologist without being certified here.
The BABCP (British Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Psychotherapists) is the accrediting body for CBT Therapists. I am registered with them and they ensure I keep up to date with my practice (BABCP: see - http://www.cbtregisteruk.com).
As an accredited Mindfulness Teacher, I am listed on the recognised teacher website and on the Be Mindful site for finding appropriately trained teachers.
As part of my commitment to quality, I undertake regular training, receive professional supervision and carry out research.Complaints regarding my professional standards or personal conduct can be made to http://www.hpc-uk.org/complaints.
