Dr Jess Rayner (DClinPsy, MSc, BSc)

My Ethos

I bring a genuine, caring and honest approach to my work, creating a relaxed space for often difficult conversations. Navigating life's ups and downs can be tough, and I believe in the power of therapy as a collaboration between two people to bring about change.

Through my own humanity and authenticity, I hope to offer a space where people feel heard and connected, making it easier to process difficult experiences and find safety and rest in the body and mind.

I take a non-pathologising stance - I see you as a whole person, not a diagnosis. I understand mental health as the sum of our experiences and work with you to map these out individually, so therapy is completely tailored to you.

While therapy takes courage and can be tough, I've seen many clients experience hope, strength, and reward as they begin to feel better.

My goal is to create a therapeutic space that respects and appreciates difference, diversity, and reduces stigma around distress and seeking support.

My Experience

I have over 10 years of applied experience and study in supporting people to improve their psychological health, including the completion of doctoral training.

Throughout my career I've worked within the NHS and social care, including mental health, trauma, physical health, autism, and addiction services. I now work with adults (18+) across a range of presenting issues.

My training has equipped me with a broad range of therapeutic approaches, and I'm always learning. Having trained in EMDR several years ago, I'm currently working toward specialist accreditation.

I'm also a human being with my own lived experience, which I believe deepens a therapist's empathy and perspective. Alongside my work in psychology, I practise yoga and meditation and am currently completing my accredited yoga teacher training. These practices inform my understanding of the mind–body connection and the holistic, compassionate approach I bring to my work.

Qualifications

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsych) - Bangor University / NHS
Masters in Clinical & Health Psychology (MSc) - Bangor University
Bachelors Degree in Psychology (BSc) - Oxford Brookes University

Additional Training

Eye-movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) Accredited Practitioner Training (working toward specialist accreditation)
Compassion-Focused Therapy for Persistent Pain
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Depression
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (8 Week Course)
Treating Trauma with Internal Family Systems Therapy: Step-by-step procedures for healing trauma, anxiety, depression and more
200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training: Yoga Alliance Accredited (In Progress)

Professional Registration

I am registered as a Practitioner Psychologist with the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC). This is the regulatory body for Psychologists and other healthcare professionals. To maintain registration I am required to engage in regular supervision, ongoing training, and adhere to an ethical framework.

You can check the HCPC register here (you will find me listed under my full name, Jessamine Rayner): https://www.hcpc-uk.org/check-the-register/

Dr Jess Rayner (DClinPsy, MSc, BSc)

Qualifications

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsych) - Bangor University / NHS

Masters in Clinical & Health Psychology (MSc) - Bangor University

Bachelors Degree in Psychology (BSc) - Oxford Brookes University

Additional Training

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Eye-movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) Accredited Practitioner Training (working toward specialist accreditation)

Compassion-Focused Therapy for Persistent Pain

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Depression

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (8 Week Course)

Treating Trauma with Internal Family Systems Therapy: Step-by-step procedures for healing trauma, anxiety, depression and more

200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training: Yoga Alliance Accredited (In Progress)

Professional Registration