Dr. Helen Sessions

I am a fully qualified and accredited Consultant Clinical Psychologist and therapist with 25 years’ experience in treating adults with a wide range of difficulties relating to mood, anxiety, trauma and interpersonal problems.

Most recently, I was a Consultant Clinical Psychologist in the MOD, working in a military mental health team with serving personnel and those transitioning out of the armed forces.

I previously worked in the NHS for 22 years, primarily as a lead clinician for the Psychological Therapies Service in an adult mental health team providing specialist psychological support for adults with severe, long-term difficulties, as well as support, consultation, supervision and training to other clinicians.

I have worked in private practice since 2011.

Professional Membership

• I am a member of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and adhere to their policies, including their Code of Practice;
• I am registered as a Practitioner Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council;
• I am an accredited CBT Therapist with the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapist (BABCP);
• I am a qualified CAT Therapist, certified by the Association of Cognitive Analytic Therapy (ACAT);
• I am a qualified EMDR Practitioner, certified by EMDR UK.
• I am ICO registered and DBS checked.

These are regulatory bodies and I adhere to their policies regarding continuing professional development and regular supervision.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (2005), University of East Anglia, Norwich
• Master’s degree in Research Methods in Psychology (2000), University of Reading
• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology (1999), University of Leicester

Additional Qualifications

• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Training Programme, EMDR Europe (2019)
• Cognitive Analytic Therapy Practitioner Training (2016 – 2019), South London and Maudsley NHS Trust
• Cognitive Analytic Therapy Skills Training (2015), Southern Health NHS Trust