Dr Penelope Smith-Lee Chong

I am an HCPC Registered Counselling and Occupational (Organisational) Psychologist, Supervisor, an EMDR Europe Accredited Practitioner, an ACT therapist and have been an independent Chartered psychologist since 2003. I specialise in helping individuals regain their lives after being impacted upon by stress, anxiety, depression, injury or trauma.

I enjoy working using a collaborative approach in a safe, calm environment with adults (over the age of 18) using an integrative and holistic style which draws on a mind/cognitive and body approach. I integrate my training in a variety of approaches to tailor the therapy to suit you. For example using; Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) - which includes mindfulness to help clients stabilise and then either Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR); Attachment-Focused EMDR (AF-EMDR) or Sensorimotor psychotherapy (a body/stomatic therapy) to help clients process trauma and developmental/attachment issues. I  have also been trained in Rational-Emotive Behaviour therapy (REBT), Mindfulness and CBT and integrate these within a Humanistic framework using what is most appropriate after consultation with yourself. I offer short to medium-term work.

 As an Occupational and Coaching Psychologist with 20 years of business experience in a variety of sectors means that I have worked with organisations and employees,  understand the impact work can have upon mental health and provide counselling for this. I am a qualified Business and Executive coach I also provide coaching for work-related issues e.g. performance, change of career/life direction.

 I have worked in the NHS services with Adults and young Adults (severe and enduring mental health) e.g. depression, anxiety, self-harm, trauma etc providing medium to long-term therapy. I also have experience in CAMHS providing individual therapy for young adults e.g. depression, anxiety, self-harm.

 Types of issues I deal with include but are not limited to: attachment issues, depression, anxiety, stress, trauma/abuse, Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anger, self-harm, road-traffic or industrial accidents, physical injuries or health-related issues, bullying and performance issues at work or in sport, lack of confidence/low self-esteem.

 I provide online as well as face to face therapy. Supervision is available for therapists, psychologists and coaches. I also provide counselling to other therapists.

 I accept referrals from most insurance providers e.g. AXA PPP; BUPA; BUPA Global; AVIVA; WPA; CIGNA. Individuals may self-refer. I also take referrals from GPs, psychiatrists and agencies.

 Please see my website for fees and contact me for queries.