DR JESS RAYNER
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
What I can help with
Many people ask for help around specific issues, such as those listed below. I also work with people who are unsure of why things don't feel right or feel stuck and disconnected and would like to understand their experiences better and seek a way forward.
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Anxiety (e.g., worry, generalised anxiety, health anxiety, social anxiety) & low mood
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Trauma and navigating difficult past experiences (e.g., PTSD, attachment difficulties, C-PTSD)
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Low self-esteem / self-criticism
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Work and life stress (including burnout)
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Grief, loss, and life transitions
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Understanding and navigating neurodivergence (e.g. ADHD, Autism) and therapy tailored to this
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Difficulty managing emotions and low mood
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Managing and understanding long-term pain/health conditions (e.g., fibromyalgia, hEDS, IBS).
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*please note, I am unable to offer support to those experiencing a mental health crisis (including self-harm/sucidality), if you require urgent care please contact your GP or call NHS 111. If you feel yourself, or others, may be at risk of harm please attend A&E or call the emergency services.
What to expect
First of all, we will have a 15 minute discussion (phone or online) to decide if you would like to work with me and if I have the right skill set for you. If you would like to go ahead with this, you can contact me to book in by clicking here.
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If we decide to work together, we will begin to meet regularly, usually once a week or every two weeks - it may be more or less frequently, depending on what we agree together. Our first sessions will focus on understanding what's brought you to therapy, mapping out your difficulties and coming up with a plan.
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We will continue to work together using therapy approaches tailored to your goals. As well as talking, the type of therapy I offer also provides the opportunity to learn and practice different practical skills and strategies to shift how you think and feel. I am trained in a range of therapy approaches including EMDR, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, and more. You can find out more about these here.
Fees
Therapy is typically charged at £90 - £100 per session, each session is 55 minutes. Some therapies may require longer appointments, which we would always discuss beforehand.
Therapy provided through private health insurance companies may be charged at a different rate, depending on the rates set by that provider. I am currently registered with WPA.
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I offer reduced-rate sessions for people who might find it difficult to afford the full fee. Discounts can be negotiated, but are typically up to one-third off the standard rate. While I cannot guarantee availability, I will do my best to accommodate your needs—please feel free to ask.
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