DR JILL RAYNER
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE
I am a consultant clinical psychologist with over 25 years experience working in the NHS. I completed my doctorate in Clinical Psychology in 2002 and since this time I have worked in various roles in mental health services and provided specialist assessment, consultation, intervention and treatment ,leadership, supervision and coaching. I am particularly interested in working collaboratively with people to help understand their specific difficulties and how this impacts on their life and relationships with themselves and others.
My approach is to fully understand the person, what factors have brought them into therapy and what they would like for the future. I am open, approachable and personable and I believe the relationship with the therapist is a crucial part of the process.
I am flexible with appointments and can offer face to face and online. I am happy to offer evenings appointments to fit with your other commitments.
I am trained and experienced in a number of therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT), Radically Open Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (RODBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. Throughout my experience I have always applied and adapted models according to individual need. My focus is usually relationally based, helping people to understand and change patterns that are unhelpful and contribute to distress.
I understand that the first step is the hardest but I am approachable and will ensure you feel at ease and can explore and work out your difficulties in a collaborative and friendly environment.
Training and qualifications
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) (2002)
- Post Graduate Certificate Professional Practice in Law (mental health) (2019)
- Post Graduate Cognitive Analytic Therapy Diploma (CAT) (2009)
- BSc (hons) Psychology (1997)
ACCREDITATION TO PROFESSIONAL BODIES
- Member of the Health Professional Council (HCPC)
- Member of the British Psychological Society (BPS)
AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST
Adult Mental Health:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Relationship Difficulties
- Low Self-Esteem
Older Adults
- Adjustment and Relational Issues
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:
- Degree-qualified to Masters or PHD (doctorate) level for clinical psychologists
- Full indemnity insurance
- DBS criminal record clearance
FIND YOUR IDEAL THERAPIST
We’ll help you find your ideal therapist by learning more about the support you’re looking for. Based on your unique challenges, we’ll match you with the therapist best suited to your needs. To get started click here
We 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.