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Specialises in

• Applied Relaxation
• Behaviour Therapy
• CBT with Exposure and Response Prevention (CBT with ERP)
• Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)

• Counselling
• Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT)
• Mindfulness based CBT

• Motivational Interviewing
• Schema focused therapy
• Trauma focused CBT

Bupa specialist

• Child and Adolescent Mental Health services

About me

I've practised as a child and adolescent clinical psychologist since 2005 and most recently worked for Sussex Partnership Foundation Trust in Brighton and Hove Specialist CAMHS for over 10 years. The cornerstone of my practice is a dedication to improving the emotional resilience and overall quality of life of the children and young people I work with and that of their families, carers and educators.

Building a safe, friendly and non-critical experience is key to a successful therapeutic relationship, so I'll put a lot of thought and effort into the child or young person's likes and dislikes, hobbies, skills and other strengths before we get going with the tough business of exploring feelings, thoughts and behaviours.

Once I've got to know the children, young person and their immediate family, I'll build a shared picture of their needs and strengths, sometimes looking at what might have led to those needs and what could be changed to help them feel better and lead a more fulfilling life.

I'll incorporate evidence-based and practice-based strategies into my work, which can become creative and adventurous for all involved. These strategies come from the world of psychology and behaviour change research. Most of the time we will be exploring feelings, thoughts, behaviour and motivation to figure out together how all these link up and how they can be tweaked to bring about useful change and build on strengths. I also use mindfulness practices in sessions when this is helpful and appealing to the children and young people.

Areas of interest

Working with children and young people under the age of 25 with Autistic Spectrum Conditions who also experience mental health difficulties, especially excessive anxiety and low mood.

Working with children and young people with rare and unusual developmental needs who find it difficult to engage in typical therapeutic programs.

Working with young people who have been involved in or at risk of being involved in exploitation who have lots of areas of emotional need but don't quite fit into typical mental health presentations.

Interest in working with families and young people escaping controlling and coercive relationships, including organised groups which restrict people's freedom and autonomy.

Specialist interests and expertise in the following physical conditions

• Eating disorders
• Neurological disorders

• Pain management
• Psychophysiological disorders

• Physical disability

Medical secretaries

• Dr Judith Jarrett
• Shoreham Psychology Services 10A Western Road Shoreham-by-Sea BN43 5WD
• 01273 567674
• 07495 757964
• admin@drjudithjarrett.com