Dr Jo Cheffey (my pronouns are she/her)

I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist and have worked in the NHS for most of my career. I have been practicing as a clinical psychologist for 23 years working with adults and older adults with mental health problems. In the last 10 years, I have also worked as a manager and clinician and latterly as a Consultant Clinical Psychologist leading psychological therapy services in a local mental health Trust. I now work part-time in the NHS as Lead Psychologist for a staff well-being service and I also work in independent practice. 

I am experienced in working with people with a range of mental health difficulties such as: 

• anxiety, 
• depression, 
• OCD, 
• eating disorders, 
• complex grief, 
• childhood/adult abuse or trauma, 
• chronic health conditions. 

I work collaboratively with clients using a range of evidence-based therapies such as compassion focused therapy, psychodynamic models, and cognitive behavioural therapy. I am also an accredited Cognitive Analytic Therapist and supervisor. 

I am registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC nos: 03506), British Psychological Society (BPS), and the Association of Cognitive Analytic Therapy (ACAT) where I am required to maintain regular supervision and training standards. 

When I meet with clients my approach is to work alongside them to reach an understanding of their difficulties so we can agree on a set of goals for therapy. This may involve looking back at past relationships and recognising patterns of thinking and behaviours that have contributed to the present difficulties. 

Please contact me for further details via my email address. We can arrange a phone call where we can discuss your needs and how you would like to be helped.