Dr Penelope Anastasia Smith-Lee Chong : Psychology

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Dr Penelope Anastasia Smith-Lee Chong

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Overview

Specialises in

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
Counselling

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Mindfulness based CBT

About me

I am an HCPC registered Counselling Psychologist, an EMDR Europe Accredited Consultant & Clinical Supervisor and have been an independent consultant Chartered psychologist since 2003. I specialise in helping individuals regain their lives after being impacted upon by stress, anxiety, depression, injury or trauma. I enjoy working using a collaborative approach in a safe, calm environment with adults and young adults over the age of 18. I use an integrative style drawing upon my training in Cognitive Behavioural therapy (CBT), Rational-Emotive Behaviour therapy (REBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement, Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Sensorimotor psychotherapy - trauma and attachment trauma and Mindfulness within a Humanistic framework using what is most appropriate after consultation with yourself. I offer short to medium-term work.
Also as a registered Occupational and Coaching Psychologist with more than 20 years of business experience in a variety of sectors means that I understand the impact work can have upon mental health. I have worked in the NHS services with Adults and young Adults (severe and enduring mental health) e.g. depression, anxiety, self-harm, ocd, trauma, eating disorders etc. providing medium to long-term therapy.

Areas of interest

attachment issues; depression; anxiety; stress; trauma/abuse; Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); anger; self-harm; road-traffic or industrial accidents; physical injuries or health-related issues; bullying and performance issues at work or in sport; lack of confidence/low self-esteem; change of career/life direction, performance; counselling to other therapists.

Specialist interests and expertise in the following physical conditions

Psychophysiological disorders

Physical disability

Medical secretaries

Penelope Smith-Lee Chong
07772 685680
penny@vita-psychology.co.uk

About me

External resources

Business - Vita Psychology Ltd

Research interests

- Therapists/GPs - looking after oneself when helping patients with trauma
- growth in therapists/GPS
- Posttraumatic Growth
-- Mindfulness as an aid to facilitate changing negative/unhelpful thoughts
- EMDR for PTSD, phobias and trauma
- Use of 3rd wave CBT e.g. ACT, CBT with mindfulness

Personal interests

Mindfulness
Hatha Yoga

Publications

Smith-Lee Chong, P., Galbraith, V., Mills, S. (July 2015). The experiences of EMDR therapists when working with PTSD symptom clients. A Focus on â€˜Vicarious Growthâ€™. University of Wolverhampton
â€¢ Smith-Lee Chong, P., Galbraith, V., Porter, J. (2014) EMDR therapists Meaning-making of Positive Experiences from working with PTSD symptom clients. Poster Presentation at the Division of Counselling Psychology Conference, 11-12 July 2014
â€¢ Smithâ€“Lee Chong, P., Coyne, I. & Lindley, P. (2002). Bullying at Work: Individual differences and team interactions. Proceedings of the British Psychological Society, Occupational Psychology Conference, 3-5 January, 2002.
â€¢ Coyne, I., Smithâ€“Lee Chong, P., Randall, P. & Seigne E. (2002). Subjective and objective measures of bullying and their impact on incident rates, individual differences and perceptions of team effectiveness. Proceedings of the International Conference on Bullying at Work, 23 â€“ 24 September 2002
â€¢ Coyne, I., Bartram, D. & Smithâ€“Lee Chong, P. (2003) Survey of good practice issues: Internet delivered personality testing in the UK. Selection Development Review Vol 19 No.4, August 2003
â€¢ Coyne, I., Smithâ€“Lee Chong, P., Seigne, E. & Randall, P. (2003) Self and peer nominations of bullying: An analysis of incident rates, individual differences and perceptions of the working environment. European Journal of Work and Organizational Psychology Vol 12, No.3, September 2003
â€¢ Coyne, I., Craig, J., Smithâ€“Lee Chong, P. (2004) Workplace Bullying in a Group Context. British Journal of Guidance and Counselling Vol 32, No. 3, August 2004
â€¢ Coyne, I., Bartram, D. & Smith â€“ Lee Chong, P. (2002). Current practice issues in relation to internet-delivered personality tests. Paper presented at the ITC International Conference on Computer-based Testing and the Internet.

Courses offered to GPs

- how to nuture and look after yourself when dealing with trauma clients
- how to handle stress
- PTSD how to recognise the symptoms of it in clients and when to refer to a psychologist

My qualifications & training

Qualifications

Doctor of Counselling Psychology University of Wolverhampton 2016
MSc Industrial Psychollogy The University of Hull 2001
BA Economics and Sociology Western University, London, Ontario, Canada 1986
BSc Hons Psychology (2i) The Open University 1997

Additional training

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the Child Level 3 course CAMHS, Sheffield 2014
EMDR parts 1-4 Certificates EMDR Europe Accredited Trainer Dr Manda Holmshaw 2011
Teaching clients to use Mindfulness Skills Stanton Ltd (Dr Maggie Stanton and Christine Dunkley) 2010
ACT for Young People with Dr Louise Hayes Contextual Consulting 2017
Advanced Practicum Certificate in Rational-Emotive & Cognitive Behavioural Theory and Techniques (REBT) University of Birmingham, accredited by Albert Ellis Institute, New York 2012
ACT for Depression and Anxiety with Dr Russ Harris Contextual Consulting 2017
Masterclass in using ACT for Shame and Criticism with Drs Jason Luoma and Jenna Lejeune Contextual Consulting 2017
EMDR and Complicated Grief with Dr Joany Spierings Jesmond Therapy Centre 2018
Introductory course in Systemic and Family Practice CAMHS, Sheffield 2014
Attachment-focused EMDR: Healing Relational trauma with Dr Laurel Parnell The Northern Centre for Mindfulness and Compassion, York 2012
Healing the Fragmented selves of Trauma survivors with Dr Janina Fisher nScience 2018
EMDR Consultant's Training EMDR UK & Ireland Association 2020
Internal Family systems Levels IFS UK Ltd 2020
Internal Family systems Level 2 IFS UK ltd 2021
Somatic Internal Family systems IFS UK Ltd 2021
Internal Family systems Level 3 IFS UK 2023

Professional bodies (positions held - last 3 yrs)

Assessor for Qualification in Occupational Psychology The British Psychological Society 2016

Affiliations / memberships

- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) - PYL19657 - registered Occupational & Counselling Psychologist
- The British Psychological Society - 081473 - Chartered Psychologist (C Psychol.) since 2003
-Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society (AFBPSs)
-Chartered Scientist (CSci) - BPS/118/081473
-Full Graduate member of British Psychologist Society (BPS)
- Full Member Division of Occupational and Counselling Psychology
-Member EMDR Association UK & Ireland - S0203
- Member BABCP

My private practice

Practice hours

Practice
Day
Hours
Appt Bookings

Kingswood Practice
Tuesday
10:00 - 13:00
07772 685680

online
Tuesday
14:30 - 17:30
07772 685680

online
Wednesday
12:30 - 17:30
07772 685680

online
Thursday
12:30 - 19:00
07772 685680

Post treatment communication

Following treatment of a Bupa member, I will communicate with GPs in line with Department of Health, GMC and appropriate professional bodies guidelines.

In the event of an urgent query following treatment, Bupa members should use the following contact details

Dr Penelope Smith-Lee Chong
07772685680

Information for healthcare professionals (Bupa patients only, last 12 months)

Procedures completed

AA809
Psychology session - (>50)

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