- Adults experiencing anxiety, depression, confidence and self-esteem difficulties, relationship problems, anger, bereavement, or stress
- Assessments and post-diagnostic support for ADHD (and families)
- Specialist expertise in providing NICE-recommended therapies for psychosis and bipolar disorder (individual and family work), and complex trauma . This can include working with people who:
- Have experienced long-term, developmental, or repeated trauma
- Experience voices, unusual beliefs, paranoia, or changes in perception, and/or have a diagnosis of bipolar disorder or psychosis
- Question, or have, a diagnosis of autism or ADHD
- Struggle with emotional regulation or shifts in mood
- Have been described as having “complex” or long standing difficulties
- Have found other therapy offerings limited
Clinical Expertise
Therapeutic Approaches
- CBT, EMDR, CFT, ACT, DBT, Schema Therapy, Mindfulness, Somatic Approaches, Attachment and Systemic Approaches, Working with Neurodiversity
- NICE-recommended therapies for psychosis and bipolar disorder (CBT-PBD, BFT, CFT for Psychosis and ACT for Psychosis, EMDR for psychosis)
- Respectful of spiritual experiences and alternative perspectives
Qualifications, Training and Memberships
- HCPC, BPS (Division of Clinical Psychology), BABCP
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (University of Oxford), BSc Hons Psychology (University of Sheffield)
- Post-Graduate Certificate (PGCert) and Supervisor Qualification in CBT-PBD, Feeling Safe Programme (Oxford Cognitive Therapy Centre)
- Advanced practitioner training in CFT, ACT, EMDR, BFT, Attachment Focussed EMDR
- Clinical Supervisor, Model specific supervisor trainings
- NHS Leadership and Compassionate Leadership trainings
- BFT Train the Trainer – qualified to train and supervise others
- Specialist Autism training, ADHD Assessment/Coaching and CBT for ADHD
- Schema Focussed Therapy, DBT, Mentalisation, Motivational Interviewing Trainings
Previous Employment
- Lead for Psychosis and Bipolar Disorder Pathway (including Early Intervention in Psychosis Service, Assertive Outreach and Inpatient Rehabilitation) – Herefordshire & Worcestershire Health & Care NHS Trust
- Primary Care Adult Mental Health Service –Worcestershire NHS Trust
- Adult Mental Health Psychology Service (Primary Care, CMHT, Inpatient)– Worcestershire NHS Trust
- Integrated Service for Looked After Children – Oxfordshire NHS Trust
- Systemic Family Therapy Service – Oxfordshire Health & Care NHS Trust
- Older Adult Mental Health/Neuropsychology service – Oxfordshire NHS Trust
- Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service – Oxfordshire NHS Trust
- Learning Disabilities Psychology Service – Oxfordshire NHS Trust
- Adult Mental Health Psychology Service – Oxford Cognitive Therapy Centre NHS
Session Details
- Fees: £110 self-funded (insurance fees may differ)
- Sessions: Usually 1 hour (50 mins therapy + 10 mins admin)
- Options for longer/shorter/variable frequency sessions
- Remote and face-to-face sessions available
- Therapy Session Availability:
- Mondays between 9.15 – 3.45pm
- Tuesdays 1.15 -4.45pm
- Wednesdays between 9:15am – 6:00pm
- Fridays between 9:15am – 3.45pm
Session Details
Joanna is starting with our practice week of 23rd February.
If you would like to make a booking with Jo please complete our Self Referral Form. We will contact you once we have received your form to invite you to book into an available slot. To secure the first session we require payment in advance (via our booking portal or telephone).
A core approach which values connection, compassion, respect and support