DR LARISSA JOHNSON
CHARTERED PRACTITIONER PSYCHOLOGIST
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE
Hi, I’m Dr Larissa, a HCPC registered and Chartered Practitioner Psychologist. I’m also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, EMDR Therapist, and Level 1 Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Teacher. I’m dedicated to providing a compassionate and supportive space for individuals to navigate their personal challenges and facilitate transformative change.
Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with people facing a wide range of difficulties including traumatic histories, shame self-criticism, personality difficulties, offending and substance use histories, intense stress, and managing painful and confusing emotions. I understand the impact these struggles can have on one’s well-being, and I am committed to offering a safe and empathetic environment where clients can find strength and resilience.
In my practice, I believe in the power of building a strong therapeutic alliance and tailoring my approach to meet the unique needs and goals of each individual. By integrating a range of therapeutic models, I aim to provide a holistic and personalised treatment plan that supports healing and personal growth.
I am particularly passionate about trauma-informed care and compassion-focused therapy. I recognise the profound impact of trauma and the importance of creating a safe space for service users to explore their experiences, gain insights, and develop practical strategies for recovery and resilience.
Beyond individual sessions, I also enjoy sharing what I’ve learned with other mental health professionals and organisations. I offer workshops, trainings, and consultations to promote trauma-informed practices and contribute to building a more compassionate and supportive community.
If you feel we could be a good fit, please do reach out.
Training and qualifications
- Practice Doctorate in Forensic Psychology (ForenPsyD)
- EMDR
- Attachment-focused EMDR
- Compassion-Focused Therapy
- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Teacher (Level 1)
- MSc in Business and Organisational Psychology
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
- Association for Psychological Therapies Accredited Tutor
- Register of Applied Psychology Practice Supervisors (RAPPS)
ACCREDITATION TO PROFESSIONAL BODIES
- HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist
- British Psychological Society Chartered Psychologist
AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST
- Developmental, relational, and complex trauma including racial trauma and individuals who meet diagnoses of PTSD or CPTSD
- Difficulties that might be labelled as “personality disorders” e.g. Borderline or Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder
- Mindfulness practice
- Executive functioning difficulties
- Shame and self-criticism
- Difficulties in relating to others
- Difficulties with distress tolerance and emotion regulation
INVEST IN YOURSELF AND YOUR WELLBEING
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM OUR THERAPISTS
We carry out rigorous checks and vet all our therapists before they join the team. They must meet with our high standards of professional specification which includes:
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- Degree-qualified to Masters or PHD (doctorate) level for clinical psychologists
- Full indemnity insurance
- DBS criminal record clearance
This means that the mental health professional you see will be qualified, experienced and competent.
We are a private mental health clinic and have a number of therapists with different specialities. Because of this, we can offer therapies to help with a wide range of mental health issues from Anxiety to PTSD and child psychology.
Accreditation to the relevant professional body:
- Clinical psychologists are Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered
- CBT therapists are British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) accredited
- Counsellors are British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) accredited
First, we carry out a triage step during a 15-minute free initial telephone consultation. Depending on the challenges you’re facing, we will then recommend a counsellor, CBT therapist or clinical psychologist.
We also have clinic locations throughout the North, so there is usually one not too far from you.
As a result, we can usually offer an appointment quickly and at a time and place convenient for you. But, above all, tailored to your needs.