FAQs
What services do you offer?
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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.
In therapy, I will talk with you about what has brought you to therapy and, using this information, we will work together to develop a psychological understanding of your difficulties. Once we know this, we can decide upon an appropriate action plan in order to help you get to where you want to be.
How do I get started?
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I would recommend you schedule a free telephone consultation and we can go from there.
What is a Clinical Psychologist?
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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.
You can reach me using the contact form on my homepage. Or, you can email me directly at james@drdayerpsychology.co.uk
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How can I contact you?
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.
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What does “HCPC” mean?
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.
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What does “BPS” mean?
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.