DR JILL RAYNER
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE
I am a consultant clinical psychologist with over 20 years experience working in the NHS. I completed my doctorate in Clinical Psychology 2002 and since this time I have worked in various roles in mental health services and provided assessment, consultation, intervention and leadership. 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 I am about to start my 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.
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:
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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.