Summary
Jenny is an experienced Cognitive Behavioural Therapist who works with children, young people, parents and carers. Jenny has also completed Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) assessor training, Autism Diagnostic Interview- Revised (ADI-R) assessor training and Diagnostic Interview for ADHD (DIVA) assessor training. Her approach is compassionate, collaborative and practical; thinking together about what support would look like for you and the people around you. Jenny is passionate about providing therapy which respects different sensory needs, processing styles and ways of expressing thoughts or needs. She brings more than 20 years’ experience and ensures therapy is adapted to an individual’s needs and strengths.
Experience
Jenny holds a BSc in Social Psychology, Social Work and a Postgraduate Diploma in Evidence-Based Psychological treatment for Children and Young People (CBT). Jenny is also completing a course in relational neuroscience which focuses on understanding the nervous system, practical intervention tools and building capacity to stay regulated when it’s difficult.
Jenny has worked with children and families in Oxfordshire for over 20 years (in charities, schools, CAMHS and the county council). Her career began in the charity sector, progressing on to social work in the family court. During this time, she developed an interest and passion in supporting the mental health of young people and their families. Jenny has experience working with children, young people and families struggling with separation anxiety, generalised anxiety disorder, depression, specific phobias, panic, obsessive-compulsive disorder, social anxiety and post-traumatic disorder. Jenny enjoys working with parents/carers to help understand their children and strengthen relationships empowering them to support their young people. Jenny has also worked with a therapeutic team, supporting adoptive, special guardianship and foster care families.
Interesting Facts
Jenny enjoys travelling with her family and exploring new countries. She loves watching and playing sport, painting and spending time with family and friends.
Treatments
- Excessive Worry/ Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) – children and young
people - Social Anxiety – children and young people
- Panic Attacks/Disorders – children and young people
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) – children and young people
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) – children and young people
- Specific Phobias – children and young people
- Depression – children and young people
Assessments
- Autism Assessments
