Frequently Asked Questions

  • I offer one-to-one therapy for adults and adolescents/young adults. I am open to meeting with children and other individuals depending on the level of complexity, so book in a free telephone consultation for more information.

    As a Clinical Psychololgist, I’m able to work with a wide range of theraputic methods to suit your needs. For example, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Comnpassion Focussed Therapy (CFT), Dialectic Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing (EMDR). I may often take a holistic, integrative approach where I use a combination of these to support you.

  • I would recommend you schedule a free telephone consultation and we can go from there.

  • Clinical Psychologists hold a doctoral-level qualification (which is why I have the letters “DClinPsy” at the end of my name), which requires a minimum of six years of training, including a three-year professional doctorate. Training covers psychological assessment, formulation, therapy, and research. It also means I have to be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) meaning I am bound by strict standards of conduct and ethics. “Clinical Psychologist” is also a protected title - only those with the relevant HCPC registration can legally call themselves a Clinical Psychologist.

  • HCPC stands for the Health and Care Professions Council. It’s a statutory regulatory body that keeps a register of everyone who is qualified in their relevant healthcare field. Being on this register means that I am committed to following a high standard of care, which I maintain through regular training and supervision.

    BPS stands for the British Psychological Society. Unlike HCPC, you don’t have to be a member of the BPS in order to be qualified as a Clinical Psychologist - but being a member gives you all sorts of benefits that help. For example, discounts on training, access to up to date research, and they provide guidance on ethical standards.

  • EMDR is “Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing” therapy. It’s an evidence-based method that typically uses eye movements to encourage the brain to organise traumatic memories so that we feel less “stuck” in the trauma. There’s growing evidence that EMDR is effective for anxiety, depression, and other mental health difficulties. There’s lots more to it than this, but this gives you a basic idea of what it is.

  • You can reach me using the contact form on my homepage. Or, you can email me directly at james@drdayerpsychology.co.uk

  • In our first session, we will spend time getting to know one another. We will talk about what brought you to therapy, what you hope to change, and what’s felt helpful or unhelpful so far (if you’ve had therapy before). By the end, we’ll work together on an initial plan for next steps, giving you a rough idea of how many sessions you can expect to have. Most people feel quite anxious about their first session but do not worry, people often feel much better about them afterwards.

  • I offer a non-judgemental space to hear your perspective on what has brought you to therapy. I am collaborative and holistic. People I have worked with have described me as warm and approachable.

  • I currently do not support using private insurance to pay for therapy, however this is something that I am in the process of organising and hope to offer from January 2027. I am committed to making therapy accessible, so if you are wondering how you will pay for your sessions, I would encourage you to arrange a no-pressure free consultation for us to discuss your options.

  • Missed sessions are handled on a case-by-case basis. Please see my Terms and Conditions page for full details on my cancellation policy.