Jon is a Clinical Psychologist with over a decade’s experience of working with people across the lifespan, in a range of inpatient and community settings; and specialising in working in adult mental health and forensic settings. Jon has experience in a variety of therapeutic approaches, but most commonly draws on Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT), Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and aspects of Schema-Focussed Therapy (SFT) in his everyday work.

Jon has extensive experience working with clients with interpersonal difficulties, common mood and anxiety disorders, and has a special interest in working with complex and attachment trauma, which would often include people who may have attracted a diagnosis of personality disorder, complex PTSD or dissociative disorders.

Individualised psychological formulation is at the heart of Jon’s therapeutic work, created collaboratively with the person seeking therapy to ensure that they are meaningful and closely aligned to their experiences, values and goals.

Jon emphasises the importance of the quality of the therapeutic relationship, and in creating a safe and creative environment in which psychological change can occur. Jon utilises a range of therapeutic tools, including diagrams, letters and creative activities, believing that the therapy should match the unique circumstances of the individual seeking help, rather than a cluster of symptoms or diagnoses.

Jon also has experience of utilising a broad range of neuropsychological and risk assessments in a variety of settings, requiring him to produce and communicate high quality reports to clients, carers and other professionals. Jon has also worked extensively with staff teams both in the NHS and other organisations, to develop their capacity to work with people with a range of mental health difficulties.

Jon is registered with the Health Care Professions Council (membership number PYL30226).

  • Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) Standard Accredited Training 
    Accredited by EMDR Europe Association, Eight day training course, May 2018-2019
  • Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) Practitioner Training
    Two year therapy training course, accredited by the Association for Cognitive Analytic Therapy, 2016-2018
  • Doctor of Clinical Psychology
    Canterbury Christ Church University, 2010-2013
  • MSc Forensic Psychology
    University of Surrey, 2007-2008 – Merit
  • BA (Hons) Social Psychology
    University of Sussex, 2003-2006 – First Class Honours