Paddy Vessey

Hi, I’m Paddy, and I am a Systemic and Family Psychotherapist registered with the UK Council for Psychotherapists (UKCP) and a member of the Association for Family Therapy. I have a broad experience of working in a variety of of NHS settings such as paediatrics, child and adolescent mental health, and adult mental health.

I involve family members and important others in the system to build on strengths, make changes to improve relationships and behaviours, and understand each other’s perspective. I can see families and also see people on their own e.g. child or young person, sibling group, parents only, and grandparents.

Through using a systemic approach this can lead to improvements in communication, cohesion and flexibility within the family which can reduce symptoms of psychological distress, improving coping strategies and overall mental health.

I provide a safe, caring, and confidential space and like to work collaboratively, flexibly and creatively at your own pace.

Here are some of the areas I have worked in-

· Physical health and the impact on emotional wellbeing

· Family Relationship Difficulties

· Couples therapy

· Depression and low mood

· Anxiety

· Eating problems

· Emotional and behavioural issues

· Neurodiversity ASD/ADHD

· Psychosis

· Trauma

· School difficulties

· Attachment

· Self-Harm

· Loss and bereavement

Professional Qualifications

· BA (Hons) in Mental Health Nursing

· MSc in Advanced Professional Development in Mental Health Nursing

· MSC in Family and Systemic Psychotherapy

· Advanced Diploma in Mental Health Nursing

· PG Dip in Psychosocial Interventions in Psychosis

· PG Dip in Child and Young People Systemic Practice in Eating Disorders

Please contact me at paddyvessey@hotmail.com to arrange a free 15 minute consultation.