Welcome to Winchester Psychology
Therapy and counselling in Winchester and online
I am Dr. Helen Sessions, a Consultant Clinical Psychologist based in Winchester, Hampshire. I have worked as a psychologist and therapist since 2000, treating adults (aged 18-65) with a wide range of difficulties relating to mood, anxiety, and interpersonal problems. I specialise in working with trauma, including military and complex trauma.
Following a detailed assessment, I offer an individually-tailored treatment programme designed to meet your therapy goals, improve your mood, confidence and relationships with others, and to get to the root cause of your symptoms. This facilitates long-lasting change.
I offer a range evidence-based of psychological therapies, including:
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
- Cognitive Analytical Therapy (CAT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
I also draw on ideas and strategies from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and mindfulness. All interventions are tailored to your needs, based on presenting problems and individual goals.
I work based on the belief that every individual is of equal worth regardless of age, sex or sexual orientation, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, or religion.
Dr. Helen Sessions
Consultant Clinical Psychologist
Find the support you need to move forward
The Therapeutic Relationship
The therapeutic relationship is the foundation of successful therapy and I work hard to create a safe, nurturing and supportive environment for you to talk about difficult thoughts and feelings and to move forward. We will work together to decide on the best approach for you based on your difficulties and goals, and will agree on how many sessions to meet for (usually six to 24, depending on the duration and complexity / severity).
In rare circumstances, I may feel that private therapy or the approaches I offer are not the best fit for your needs, or that another service would be better equipped to support you (e.g. an NHS service, if there are risks from self-harm, abuse or suicidal thoughts). I am happy to ‘signpost’ to other services if this is appropriate.
Providing help with:
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), including single-event traumas (e.g. a car crash, sexual assault) or multiple traumas (e.g. childhood sexual abuse);
- Military, combat and/or occupational trauma including moral injury;
- Anxiety disorders, including health anxiety, social anxiety, phobias, panic, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD);
- Mood disorders, including depression / low mood, mood swings, bipolar affective disorder (manic depression), post-natal depression;
- Eating problems, including over- or under-eating;
- Interpersonal issues, such as difficulties forming or maintaining relationships.
