Stella Compton Dickinson
Registered Member MBACP
Contact information
- Phone number
- 0345 340 4878
Features
- Flexible hours available
- Wheelchair accessible office
- Concessionary rates
Availability
Hello and Welcome.
After a short easter break I am available for consultations from the 11th April.
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
About me and my therapy practice
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, BACP 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.
Practice description
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.
My first session
I offer a complimentary initial 15 minute informal chat.
Types of therapy
Animal assisted therapy, CBT, Cognitive, Cognitive analytic therapy, Emotionally focused therapy, Integrative, Interpersonal, Psychodynamic, Relational
Clients I work with
Adults, Older adults, Organisations, Trainees, Young people
How I deliver therapy
Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Outdoor therapy, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work, Telephone therapy, Time-limited
Features
- Flexible hours available
- Wheelchair accessible office
- Concessionary rates
Availability
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.
About me and my therapy practice
I am an accredited ACAT Cognitive Analytic Therapist and Clinical Supervisor. The latter accreditation 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.
Practice description
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
My first session
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.
What I can help with
Abuse, Addictions, AIDS/HIV, Anger management, Anxiety, Bereavement, Cancer, Cultural issues, Depression, Disability, Eating disorders, Identity issues, Loss, OCD, Post-traumatic stress, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Service veterans, Spirituality, Stress, Trauma, Women's issues, Work related issues
Types of therapy
Cognitive, Cognitive analytic therapy, Creative therapy, Emotionally focused therapy, Humanistic, Integrative, Person centred, Psychoanalytic, Psychodynamic, Relational, Transpersonal
Clients I work with
Adults, Groups, Older adults, Organisations, Trainees, Young people
How I deliver therapy
Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Outdoor therapy, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work, Telephone therapy, Time-limited