I have availability for online and face to face sessions  both  in Grange over Sands and at my Rooms at Keats  house, Guy's  Hospital, London SE1 9RS  I have a sliding scale of payment from minimum £90 to £160 depending on circumstances.

Hello and welcome, I introduce myself as an authentic person,able to help others through my professional skills and experience. I am an ACAT accredited cognitive analytic psychotherapist, counsellor and clinical supervisor, also trained as a healthcare researcher at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience.

I am registered with the UKCP, ÌÇÐĹÙÍø,  and the HCPC. For data protection with the ICO . My first therapeutic qualification in 1995 was as an HCPC registered music therapist, this followed a successful career as a classically trained musician. My life and work experiences provide a unique understanding by which to help people who are working in media, sports and the performing arts. I have worked for major shipping companies, local authorities’ social services and I am approved by the British Association of Performance Arts Medicine( BAPAM). I can help aspiring artists/performers to gain charitable funding for their therapeutic treatment.

I retired from my NHS Head of Department and Clinical Research Lead post and gained my doctoral award in 2015. During the pandemic I returned to the NHS as an external consultant supervisor for Haringey Adult Mental Health services in 2019. I am registered with Healthcode to take referrals through all recognised private health insurance companies except BUPA.

I have published numerous articles and two books most recently writing about creativity in mental health:

 https://pavpub.com/mental-health/creativity-and-mental-health-a-cognitive-analytic-approach-to-integrating-play-and-imagination-in-psychotherapy-supervision-and-training?srsltid=AfmBOorJ-Ob5LPgI_ehXtLF9JzkN51F3h1HbIZfe1K9RESyDfRhuilV7.

I am currently adding accredited equine assisted therapy to services close to Grange over Sands. Please email me for more details. www.stellacompton.com

The use of the title Dr in this directory listing relates to the member’s doctorate qualification. However, this does not imply a general medical qualification.

  Cognitive analytic therapy (CAT) is based on how we form relationships and how we can develop these further so that we can enjoy the present time by reflecting on and learning ways to do things more effectively rather than being stuck in old habits that no longer serve us well. I treat everyone who I meet as having had uniquely different life experiences. I can assess and make recommendations in order to create for you a bespoke treatment plan. We can, if you so choose, evaluate this for clinical effectiveness.

I specialise in expert treatment for people in high pressure and stressful jobs or in retirement planning. I have a unique understanding of the associated issues from my first career in the music industry . I can provide you with new, creative and helpful ways to understand ytourself better.I will spend time outside of your session to reflect on and build up a personal reformulation Ietter for you which is a useful aide memoire to support relapse prevention once your weekly sessions are completed.

I provide face to face and remote access sessions in both London at Guy’s hospital and in Cumbria and Lancashire. CAT is very effective for those suffering with anxiety, depression and trauma -related issues. My life and work experiences provide a unique understanding by which to help people who are suffering from trauma -related issues, for people working in media, sports and the performing arts. Equally I help people who feel they have lost their way, others who are struggling with relationship issues, many who are going through a life transition and those who may be suffering bereavement, anxiety or depression. I have a total of thirty years of therapeutic experience both in the National Health Service and private practice. I promote balanced, holistic and active healthy lifestyle choices.

I offer a complimentary 15 minute initial informal chat.

Hello and Welcome.

Whether in London or in Cumbria, I see clients face to face and online. Often providing a blended programme tailored to your needs with a combination of  zoom and in person appointments.

My terms and conditions are available at my website at www.stellacompton.net   I have a sliding scale according to circumstances. Following  an initial consultation I can help those working in the performance arts to access charitable funding in needs. Over spring and summer I now provide walk talk and equine assisted cognitive analytic therapy for people suffering with PTSD, long covid and other trauma- based conditions

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Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) is GP recommended for relationship challenges. I have effectively treated people of all ages suffering with anxiety, depression, bereavement, eating disorders, self-harm and relationship problems. I specialise in mentoring young people towards achieving their goals. I work with performing artists, professionals in sport, law, science, finance, healthcare and high-stress media occupations. I am an ACAT accredited, UKCP, ÌÇÐĹÙÍø psychotherapist registered with the professional standards authority, providing CAT, CBT integrative and longer-term counselling from two lovely clinic venues and online.

The use of the title Dr in this directory listing relates to the member’s doctorate qualification. However, this does not imply a general medical qualification.

I work collaboratively in dialogue with my clients to formulate an individually tailored treatment plan. You may receive therapy tools to help you between sessions but this is not prescriptive You choose how much you would like to do, and I will be alongside you on your journey of positive change towards a more fulfilling life.

I work with an embodied, neurologically informed and trauma-based approach. I aim always to be  aware and sensitive to  cultural, spiritual, gender, racial  and neurodiversity, empathic to the challenges that relationships present. If you decide to seek a consultation there is no obligation to continue unless this feels right for you.

I offer a complimentary initial 15 minute informal chat.

Face to face sessions are available in Cumbria and London. Most supervisees now prefer online sessions. 

With 20 years of clinical experience in community & a range of psychiatric settings, I have developed services by the Zoom app for individual supervision. I can help you to develop your clinical service in line with your training & approach. My CPD & research has involved integrating a comprehensive knowledge of Psychodynamic, Psychoanalytic, Cognitive Analytic, Cognitive Behavioural, Integrative & Humanistic approaches.

Cognitive Analytic Group supervision is available as an effective regular alternative on a fortnightly basis. This can prove very helpful in learning from each others experiences, safely sharing & reflecting to gain insight & to remain healthy & balanced as therapists.  

Sessions are conducted Monday to Friday including early evening.

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I am a ACAT Cognitive Analytic Therapist and Clinical Supervisor. The latter involved substantive training and a period of apprenticeship which I fulfilled whilst implementing a randomised controlled trial in an NHS Hospital.(Kellett.et al 2018) I provide CAT supervision groups as an external consultant to NHS Adult Mental Health services and private supervision for therapists via zoom in the Far East, mainland Europe and the United Kingdom. 

Find me on:

Linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-stella-compton-dickinson-4a475311/?originalSubdomain=uk

Twitter: https://twitter.com/StellaCompton12

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forensicmusictherapy

The use of the title Dr in this directory listing relates to the member’s doctorate qualification. However, this does not imply a general medical qualification.

 I offer pragmatic supportive and developmental clinical supervision in the cognitive analytic model,  this is a relational integrative model.  Together we may consider the underlying psychodynamic processes of client presentation, the impact on the therapist and self care as well as parallel process. I developed researched and published a model of music theory called cognitive analytic music therapy . I can help supervises to develop their own style, practice and evidence based services. Further enhancing their range of skills through understanding  non-verbal communicative and creative aspects 

Your first session will be 50 minutes in duration.

We will together assess your  needs, aspiration and any challenges that you may like to bring.  I aim to support and develop your skills, providing a safe space for reflection and tools and techniques. The zoom sessions are conducted entirely confidentially with adherence to EU GDPR data protection.

I work Monday to Friday to fit in when possible with your work hours  from 9.0 a.m. to 7.0pm 

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I am a Cognitive Analytic Therapist and supervisor, The latter involves a six month apprenticeship which I undertook whilst implementing NHS research. between 2010-2012. I have completed level 4 child and adult safeguarding training.

 CAT is an integrative, pragmatic and versatile model that is underpinned by relational concepts and a good evidence base. I follow a trauma-informed approach in exploring and formulating objectively and in collaboration with my supervisees the clinical issues brought to their sessions. I support my supervises with openness towards developing their clinical practice, guiding them in their chosen direction and  with their aspirations. I encourage creativity and innovation.

I am UKCP and ÌÇÐĹÙÍø registered with the Professional standards authority accredited register. I am also an HCPC registered Music therapist, researcher and approved supervisor.

The use of the title Dr in this directory listing relates to the member’s doctorate qualification. However, this does not imply a general medical qualification.

I provide individual and group supervision both face to face and online. I am also trained in CAT speed supervision to work remotely and securely via the Internet, thereby seeing supervises living abroad. For therapists working in multi-disciplinary NHS and private treatment as well as those in other countries, I can also help you with contextual reformulation of the organisational dynamics that can sometimes be challenging and perplexing.

Your supervision may incorporate trauma-informed and poly vagal mapping techniques, embodied practises, psychodynamic, psychoanalytic, cognitive behavioural and acceptance and commitment concepts of mindfulness depending on the needs and orientation of you the supervisee and your client(s).

More information: I  worked as Head of Arts Therapies and Clinical Research Lead in Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust forensic psychiatric services for 15 years. I  developed and researched the evidence base for CAT as a theoretical and pragmatic foundation for time-limited and longer-term music therapy, for which subsequently I  was awarded the 2016 Ruskin Medal for the most impactful doctoral research. I am the  author of two books and numerous chapters. Most recently I am incorporating nature based and equine assisted therapy in to my practice in cumbria.

Citations

1. Stephen Kellett, Jo Hall & Stella Compton Dickinson (2018) Group cognitive analytic music therapy: a quasi-experimental feasibility study conducted in a high secure hospital, Nordic Journal of Music Therapy, 28:3, 224-255, DOI: 10.1080/08098131.2018.1529697

2. Stella Compton Dickinson (2018) Insanity and divinity: studies in psychosis and spirituality, Psychosis, 10:2, 160-161, DOI: 10.1080/17522439.2018.1463554

Contact Details: 0345 340 4878 

I invite an initial 15-20 minute  phone call free of charge and if you decide to schedule an initial session there is no further obligation unless this feels right for you. If you decide to continue I will provide a consistent and reliable service.