WHEN A PART OF YOU IS READY
In-person in St John’s Wood
NW8, London
& Online
If you have spent years taking care of
everybody else
and have no idea how to ask for help,
you are in the right place.
Sometimes what brings us to therapy is clear: a loss, a transition, a relationship that has become painful. Other times, it is harder to name. A familiar pattern that keeps returning, a sense of being disconnected from ourselves, or feelings held in the body before they can be put into words.
I am a Clinical Psychologist and Chartered Psychologist offering long-term psychotherapy to adults, particularly women, in a calm and confidential setting in St John's Wood. My approach is integrative and grounded in psychodynamic theory, attending to relationships, the body, and the nervous system so change can be understood as well as felt.
I offer a calm, confidential space to slow down and look more closely at what is unfolding in your life. Together, we will make sense of what you are carrying, where it comes from, why it has felt so hard to shift, and what might need to change.
Integrative psychotherapy draws on multiple theoretical traditions rather than following a single model. In practice, this means that the way we work together will be shaped by you.
I may draw on psychodynamic understanding to explore the patterns and experiences that have shaped you over time, on body-informed approaches to work with what is held in the nervous system,
or on more structured methods where they are useful.
The thread running through all of it is the same: a genuine curiosity about who you are, and a commitment to finding the approach that fits you, not the other way around.
My thinking about couple relationships and relational dynamics is informed by Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). I was first introduced to EFT during my clinical training in 2004, and it has shaped how I understand the terrain of intimate relationships ever since. What I continue to value is its deeply attachment-informed lens, i.e. the way EFT attends to each person's emotional and bodily experience, the patterns of pursuit and withdrawal that so often keep couples stuck, and the quality of emotional responsiveness at the heart of secure connection. This framework enriches my work with individuals who are navigating relationship difficulties, whether they come to therapy alone or alongside a partner.
INTEGRATIVE PSYCHOTHERAPY
I have practised as a qualified Clinical Psychologist since 2005, and I continue to study and develop my practice to ensure what I offer remains grounded in the best evidence-based approaches. Alongside my clinical work, I pursue ongoing professional development across a range of areas — including trauma-informed and somatic approaches, attachment theory, and EMDR — because I believe that staying informed and curious makes me a better therapist.
My work is long-term, relational, and integrative, and I want the thinking and skills I bring to each session to respond to what you, as an individual, most need.
As a Clinical Psychologist and Chartered Psychologist, I am trained in psychopathology, clinical assessment, and a wide range of evidence-based psychological theories, including Psychodynamic Therapy, Person-Centred Therapy, Mindfulness, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), among others. My work is grounded in rigorous clinical training and shaped by ongoing professional development (CPD).
My early career took shape across a wide range of clinical environments, including NHS psychiatric hospitals, government services in the UK and abroad, and inpatient and outpatient settings in the UK and abroad.
My approach is rooted in psychodynamic thinking and shaped by attachment theory, interpersonal dynamics, and the patterns that quietly organise our inner lives and our relationships. I am an accredited Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy practitioner, which deepens my work with relationship difficulties, unresolved attachment, and the ways we repeat what we have not yet understood.
I have a particular interest in the psychology of women and in supporting women through the transitions that mark a life, e.g. motherhood, parenting, midlife, loss, identity, and body change. My interest in women’s mental health led me to specialist training in menopause-informed psychological care, and to a deepening focus on the mind–body connection.
I am a certified Somatic Trauma Therapies Practitioner and a Somatic EMDR Practitioner, drawing on Parts work, Polyvagal Theory, Somatic Experiencing, and other approaches to work with what the body holds and what words alone cannot always reach. These approaches include nervous system regulation, Somatic EMDR resourcing, and reprocessing techniques—approaches that work beneath language, where some of the most significant healing quietly takes place.
At the heart of everything is our relationship. I believe the most meaningful change unfolds in genuine connection, warmth, and trust.
ANXIETY
RELATIONSHIP ISSUES
DIVORCE
DEPRESSION
TRAUMA
GRIEF&LOSS
FAMILY DYNAMICS
MOTHERHOOD
PERFECTIONISM
EMOTION REGULATION
PERI-MENOPAUSE
MENOPAUSE
SPIRITUALITY
STRESS
BODY IMAGE
IDENTITY
ANXIETY RELATIONSHIP ISSUES DIVORCE DEPRESSION TRAUMA GRIEF&LOSS FAMILY DYNAMICS MOTHERHOOD PERFECTIONISM EMOTION REGULATION PERI-MENOPAUSE MENOPAUSE SPIRITUALITY STRESS BODY IMAGE IDENTITY
TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS
Accredited Clinical Psychologist (ClinPsych) registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Chartered Psychologist (CPsychol) accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)
Full Member of the BPS Clinical Psychology Division
International Affiliate Member of the American Psychological Association (APA)
Member of the Manhattan Center for Trauma Studies (MCTS)
Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy Practitioner with kite-marked accreditation by the British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC)
EMBERS® Professional Training Programme certification with the Menopause CBT Clinic®, specialising in Menopause-Informed Psychological Care
Somatic EMDR Practitioner - trained by Arielle Schwartz, Bessel van der Kolk et al.
Somatic Trauma Therapies Practitioner, with post-graduate training in Integrative Trauma Therapy
* The above qualifications exclude ongoing CPD
IN-PERSON
Therapy sessions are available in-person at my private practice in St John’s Wood, NW8, London. This option is ideal if you value in-person connection and feel grounded by a shared space.
ONLINE
Online therapy offers care with flexibility, when scheduling or distance makes in-person sessions hard. Secure online sessions provide you with treatment wherever you are.
CONSULTING
Clinical Consulting to mental health practitioners working in private practice or clinical settings. A space to think about complex presentations, therapeutic impasses, and the personal impact of clinical work.
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If you are considering therapy and would like to ask about my availability, please get in touch with me via the confidential contact form. I will respond to your email as soon as I can. The next step is to schedule a brief telephone call. This allows us to discuss your needs, address any questions you may have, and see if we are a good fit for working together.
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I offer time-limited or open-ended psychotherapy. The duration of therapy will depend on the depth and complexity of the issues you want to resolve. Sessions are scheduled for 50 minutes, commonly known as a "therapy hour".
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The contents of therapy sessions are confidential. I will only discuss information about you after receiving your consent. However, I have a legal obligation to let other services know if you are at risk of harming yourself or someone else. Whenever possible, I will discuss this with you first.
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I am registered with all major health insurers, including Cigna, Bupa Global, WPA & Allianz Healthcare.
Please note that I no longer work with AXA, Vitality, Aviva or Bupa UK.
Patients are billed directly for sessions. Receipt of payment will be provided should you need to submit a claim to your provider. Please contact your provider directly to clarify your authorisation and policy details. -
Therapists work to establish a collaborative relationship by offering predictability and consistency within a clear therapeutic frame. Your session time is agreed in advance, and a 48-hour cancellation policy applies to all missed or cancelled appointments.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
KIND WORDS
What I appreciated most about Jeanne is her authenticity. She doesn’t hide behind clinical jargon; she’s fully there with you, in a very human and grounded way. When I needed warmth, she offered it. When I needed clarity, she gave it. When I needed to be challenged, she spoke directly, sometimes with humour and always with understanding. That balance helped me grow in ways I never expected and helped me repair a part of myself that has made a profound difference in my life and in my relationships. A.C
With Jeanne, I always felt emotionally safe, even when we were talking about the most vulnerable parts of my life. Her calm, steady presence helped me face things I’d avoided for years. She demonstrates so much compassion and care, and that has helped me learn how to hold space for myself too. F.D
When I started therapy, anxiety was running my life. Jeanne helped me understand my fears and helped me rebuild myself. You met me exactly where I was and never made me feel ashamed of how hard it felt. I’m calmer, stronger, and finally hopeful. L.M