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.
Online and/or telephone appointments are available.