About Me
Hi, I’m Dr Jessica Staniford and the founder of Staniford Psychology.
I am a HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist and EMDR therapist, with over 10 years’ experience in psychology services, supporting people experiencing distress. I am skilled and passionate about helping people when they are struggling with painful emotions (such as anxiety, low mood, anger, shame) as well as trauma and relational difficulties. I am dedicated to offering therapy that is highly respectful, compassionate, non-judgemental, and tailored to meet your individual needs. I therefore adapt my approach to meet you where you are at on your journey, whether this is the first time you have reached out for support, or you have had therapy before. I will respond to your feedback about the kind of approach you prefer – whether that is open and exploratory or more structured and focused.
It is really important that you feel able to connect with your therapist and develop a relationship that feels emotionally safe and comfortable. I therefore encourage you to reach out to me if you have any questions and offer a free 15-minute chat to help you decide if I am the right therapist for you.
Please don’t hesitate to get in touch, no question is a silly one!
Qualifications and Training
It can be hard to know what to look for when searching for a therapist, and it is important to make sure that you find someone who is appropriately qualified, like a Clinical Psychologist.
I am a highly-trained Clinical Psychologist and registered practitioner with the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC). This means that I have an undergraduate degree in Psychology, a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, and I have over 10 years’ experience working in psychology services, including the NHS.
Qualifications
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, University of Oxford
- Registered with the HCPC, who are the regulator of health and care professions in the UK and enable one to practice as a Clinical Psychologist (registration number PYL37282)
- PGCert in Enhanced CBT for Psychosis and Bipolar, University of Oxford
- BSc Hons in Psychology, Loughborough University
Further Training
- EMDR Parts 1-3 (EMDR Consultancy). I am an EMDR therapist and receive regular EMDR supervision with an accredited practitioner
- Group Schema Therapy, Modules 1-4 (Schema Therapy Institute)
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