Vitality Counselling in Buckhurst Hill
I have over twenty years experience supporting individuals and couples through periods of emotional difficulty and personal challenges. I am based in Essex/London and treat individuals both in person and from all over UK and internationally, online.
Many of the people I work with are high achieving professionals, executives, entrepreneurs, creatives, individuals navigating the emotional impact of success, responsibility and identity. Individuals who appear successful on the outside but are struggling with anxiety, depression, relentless low mood, burnout, relationship difficulties, trauma, loss, or a sense of feeling stuck.
I have over twenty years experience supporting individuals and couples through periods of emotional difficulty and personal challenges. I am based in Essex/London and treat individuals both in person and from all over UK and internationally, online.
Many of the people I work with are high achieving professionals, executives, entrepreneurs, creatives, individuals navigating the emotional impact of success, responsibility and identity. Individuals who appear successful on the outside but are struggling with anxiety, depression, relentless low mood, burnout, relationship difficulties, trauma, loss, or a sense of feeling stuck.
I offer a warm, steady space for adults who are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, burnt out, or weighed down by low mood. These feelings often make sense in the context of current stress, but they can also be rooted in earlier experiences. When early life was unpredictable or unsafe, it can leave lasting impressions that show up in adulthood as anxiety, people‑pleasing, self‑criticism, difficulty setting boundaries, or a sense of being “too much” or “not enough”. These early or later experiences can also lead to PTSD‑related symptoms such as feeling on edge, easily triggered, or struggling with intrusive memories.
I offer a warm, steady space for adults who are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, burnt out, or weighed down by low mood. These feelings often make sense in the context of current stress, but they can also be rooted in earlier experiences. When early life was unpredictable or unsafe, it can leave lasting impressions that show up in adulthood as anxiety, people‑pleasing, self‑criticism, difficulty setting boundaries, or a sense of being “too much” or “not enough”. These early or later experiences can also lead to PTSD‑related symptoms such as feeling on edge, easily triggered, or struggling with intrusive memories.
I'm Jas, a senior clinical psychologist experienced in working with adults, children, adolescents, families, and organisations. I work with people from diverse walks of life, all of whom are looking to improve how they feel and live. My clients require trauma-informed and person-centred support, or someone experienced in working with the nuances that come with cultural diversity and neurodivergence (e.g. ADHD, ASD, ID). I offer a compassionate space that moves at your pace, to help you towards meaningful change. I offer online and in person therapy (in the North East London area).
I'm Jas, a senior clinical psychologist experienced in working with adults, children, adolescents, families, and organisations. I work with people from diverse walks of life, all of whom are looking to improve how they feel and live. My clients require trauma-informed and person-centred support, or someone experienced in working with the nuances that come with cultural diversity and neurodivergence (e.g. ADHD, ASD, ID). I offer a compassionate space that moves at your pace, to help you towards meaningful change. I offer online and in person therapy (in the North East London area).
You may be living with the effects of trauma, anxiety, or long-standing emotional distress, alongside feeling overwhelmed or misunderstood due to ADHD or autistic traits. Past experiences may have involved masking, burnout, or invalidation, leaving you feeling exhausted or unsure of yourself. You might be a busy individual with limited time or feel that weekly therapy hasn’t worked for you. I offer neuroaffirming therapy alongside EMDR intensive therapy to help you process difficult experiences, reduce distress, and gain clarity, supporting you to move forward with greater self-understanding, stability, and confidence.
You may be living with the effects of trauma, anxiety, or long-standing emotional distress, alongside feeling overwhelmed or misunderstood due to ADHD or autistic traits. Past experiences may have involved masking, burnout, or invalidation, leaving you feeling exhausted or unsure of yourself. You might be a busy individual with limited time or feel that weekly therapy hasn’t worked for you. I offer neuroaffirming therapy alongside EMDR intensive therapy to help you process difficult experiences, reduce distress, and gain clarity, supporting you to move forward with greater self-understanding, stability, and confidence.
Has your mood been fluctuating and you are feeling overwhelmed, stressed, sad or anxious? I am able to support you to explore your thoughts and feelings in a flexible therapy environment that fits around you. This can be face to face or online.
There maybe other aspects of your life that you may want support with, such as; relationship difficulties, grief, self esteem, the pressure of modern day life, work challenges, becoming a new parent. I am experienced in offering support with more complex issues such as addiction, dual diagnosis, prenatal and postnatal women. I am a trauma informed practitioner and neurodiverse aware.
Has your mood been fluctuating and you are feeling overwhelmed, stressed, sad or anxious? I am able to support you to explore your thoughts and feelings in a flexible therapy environment that fits around you. This can be face to face or online.
There maybe other aspects of your life that you may want support with, such as; relationship difficulties, grief, self esteem, the pressure of modern day life, work challenges, becoming a new parent. I am experienced in offering support with more complex issues such as addiction, dual diagnosis, prenatal and postnatal women. I am a trauma informed practitioner and neurodiverse aware.
With over 30 years of experience in clinical work and 20 years of expertise in supervising and teaching psychotherapy and counselling, I have a strong track record of success. For 10 years, I served as the head of Training at a British Psychoanalytic Council accredited program, where I developed the curriculum and helped expand the course into a self-sustaining charity. Alongside my role as a supervisor I also maintain a private practice. Additionally, I am a recognized training analyst and supervisor for doctoral students at both Exeter and Essex universities.
With over 30 years of experience in clinical work and 20 years of expertise in supervising and teaching psychotherapy and counselling, I have a strong track record of success. For 10 years, I served as the head of Training at a British Psychoanalytic Council accredited program, where I developed the curriculum and helped expand the course into a self-sustaining charity. Alongside my role as a supervisor I also maintain a private practice. Additionally, I am a recognized training analyst and supervisor for doctoral students at both Exeter and Essex universities.
I am an HCPC Registered and Chartered Psychologist, Doctor of Clinical Psychology, and therapist with over 10 years experience in mental health services. With previous NHS experience in a specialist hospital for adults with personality disorders, as well as at Great Ormond Street Hospital and psychotherapy services for adolescents and adults with mental and physical health conditions, I have the knowledge and professional experience to help with a wide variety of difficulties. I offer specialist assessments and therapy for children, adolescents, and adults.
I am an HCPC Registered and Chartered Psychologist, Doctor of Clinical Psychology, and therapist with over 10 years experience in mental health services. With previous NHS experience in a specialist hospital for adults with personality disorders, as well as at Great Ormond Street Hospital and psychotherapy services for adolescents and adults with mental and physical health conditions, I have the knowledge and professional experience to help with a wide variety of difficulties. I offer specialist assessments and therapy for children, adolescents, and adults.
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I am a counselling psychologist accredited by the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC) and registered with the British Psychological Society (BPS). I currently work within a private healthcare organisation, supporting individuals living with a range of physical health conditions and their families. During this time, I have developed a specialism in working with people affected by cancer, offering psychological support tailored to the emotional, relational, and identity challenges that can accompany diagnosis, treatment and recovery.
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You might look like you’re coping—but inside feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns you don’t understand.
I work with people who feel “too much” or “not enough,” helping them make sense of trauma, relationships, and the parts of themselves they’ve had to hide.
Clients often come to me feeling stuck in old patterns, overwhelmed or shut down, disconnected from themselves or others, or unsure how to set boundaries without guilt.
Therapy with me is a space to slow things down, understand what’s going on beneath the surface, and begin to shift these patterns in a way that feels more grounded and sustainable.