Our Clinical Team
Our amazing team is built up of dedicated professionals, who share a passion for working with clients who have experienced a range of trauma and who identify as being neurodivergent.
All of our trained therapists are accredited by the most appropriate, reputable professional bodies to their field of practice, and our Placement Counsellors are student members of recognised professional bodies. Each therapist holds insurance for their practice.
Each of our team has been interviewed by Rebekah, and references sought to support their application. They have up to date DBS checks completed and are members of the ICO; having also attended GDPR training relevant to working as a therapist.
Specialist therapists within the team attend regular external supervision to meet the requirement of their accrediting bodies.
Placement Counsellors attend weekly group supervision with Rebekah, and monthly 1:1 supervision with either Rebekah, or an external supervisor, depending upon their course requirements.
Clinical Lead
Rebekah Jones, UKCP Clinical Psychotherapist and Individual / Group Supervisor
ATICP / UKPTS / ESTSS Trauma Therapist, Certified EMDR Therapist, CISM Practitioner, Couples Therapist
Introduction... the professional
I am a multiply accredited (UKCP, ATICP and UKPTS) experienced Psychotherapist, from a strong Psychodynamic foundation but with an overarching Psychodynamic-Systemic-Trauma working position.
Since qualifying, I have undertaken additional accredited training to become a UK EMDR Association Certified EMDR Therapist, as well as a fully qualified Trauma Therapist / Coach, Couples Therapist, ACT therapist, EFT therapist, Mindfulness Instructor, CISM Practitioner and Eco-psychotherapist, as well as a Clinical Supervisor for individuals and groups. At the present time I am undertaking additional COSRT approved training to become a Psychosexual Therapist in addition.
I have worked within mental health services (NHS, charity and private) for over 31 years, initially as a Registered Nurse and, since 2015, as a therapist. Due to my NHS work, I have a significant level of skill in working with clients who many see as 'too complex', as well as in assessing, managing and working with risk.
As a Trauma Psychotherapist, I have extensive experience in working with people who have been exposed to a range of trauma in their life. This has included childhood trauma, sexual trauma, bullying and assault as well as well known traumas including murder, rape and high profile disasters including working with survivors of sexual grooming gangs and cults.
I am a qualified CISM Practitioner, and as a debriefer have worked with individuals and groups who have been impacted by many high profile events, including Grenfell, the Manchester bombings, London bombings and Shoreham air crash, as well as workplace traumatic events as an 'on-call' debriefer.
As a Supervisor, I have been supporting student and trained therapists since 2018, and began teaching within the counselling and psychotherapy arena in the same year, having previously taught on nursing and care related courses for many years prior to this. I very much enjoy teaching, and have recently developed a CPD programme which will become available as webinars during 2025.
I am currently studying towards my PhD with University of Brighton, and am on track to complete in 2027. My thesis is entitled: 'Nature's couch: Exploring Psychodynamic Psychotherapists narratives of eco-psychotherapy in clinical practice.' The aim of this research is to build upon the work of Dr Martin Jordan, a well renowned Eco-psychotherapist and the man who introduced me to working in nature with clients, by exploring the experiences of therapists and client who have engaged in psychodynamic therapy outside of the consulting room.
Introduction... the human bit..
I believe that human connection is the most essential part to successful psychotherapy, and, within this, I never practice any form of therapy that I haven't received myself.
In line with this, I will only bring counsellors, psychotherapists and students to work alongside me if they are able to demonstrate the same level of commitment to our profession, which includes an ongoing dedication to continuing their knowledge and skill development.
Each are required to have committed demonstratable time to work through their own life experiences, and also to have completed a high standard of training in order to become a qualified therapist within their chosen modality.
Gemma Sizer-Green
BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT)
Gemma is a BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist offering evidence-based therapy which is tailored to meet your individual needs, and shaped by current research.
Her therapeutic approach is collaborative, and is grounded in trust with a strong focus on building supportive and effective relationships; guided by your goals, values, and personal circumstances.
Gemma offers a non-judgemental space, which is shaped by current research and guided by your goals, values, and personal circumstances. In line with the CBT model, Gemma's focus is to enable you to explore challenges you are encountering, and move toward meaningful, lasting change.
With over six years of experience in working clinically within NHS mental health services and a diverse background in public services, Gemma's clinical background enables her to better understand the challenges faced by clients at different stages of life.
She has significant experience in working with clients who have experienced trauma, suffered with anxiety disorders and depression. She continues to develop her clinical skillset, in order to ensure that her approach remains both compassionate and adaptable.
Gemma has recently completed specialist training to therapeutically support clients living with Long-Term Conditions, as well as training to enable her to provide Trauma Focused CBT for clients.
Most recently, she has undertaken training to provide ACT interventions with clients, and is committed to continue to undertake further training courses in the future in order to demonstrate her ongoing commitment to providing compassionate and adaptable therapy for her clients.
Clinic days: Thursday mornings
Fee: £75 for a 1:1 session; £55 for a reduced fee session (all 50 minutes)
Sarah Taylor
Student BACP member
Course: Final year, Level 4 Diploma in Counselling
Training college: WCTI, Isle of Wight
Sarah is a final year counselling student, who is studying for a Diploma in Counselling with the Wight Counselling and Training Institute, and is working under the clinical supervision of Rebekah, our Clinical Lead / Consultant Psychotherapist.
Sarah has a particular interest in all aspects of addiction, including - but not limited to - drugs, alcohol, gambling, pornography, mobile phones and social media. In her first year of her course she has been on placement with a well known charitable organisation.
Her other interests include all aspects of stress, anxiety, life transitions, depression and anxiety.
Due to past work as a Business Coach, Sarah has developed an additional interest which relates to clients who experience anxiety due to work situation, including entering the workplace after prolonged periods of absence.
Within her experience of working with clients to date, Sarah has worked with clients who have experienced drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health difficulties such as low mood and anxiety, as well as bereavement and past traumas.
Important notes:
Please note, there are a couple of key considerations to be considered for sessions with Sarah, including:
* Potential clients will need to agree to an assessment session with the Clinical Lead / Consultant Psychotherapist, Should there be a need at any stage due to risk or safeguarding concerns, the client may need to also attend a review session.
* Clients will need to be able to attend weekly therapy sessions, for a minimum of 6 sessions.
* Clients will need to agree for their anonymised details to be referred to within Sarah's written work, which is held confidentially by the training college and awarding body.
Clinic days: Wednesdays, early evening
Fee: £35 for a 1:1 session (50 min)