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Dr Jackson Kerr

Counselling Psychologist

Key Info About Jackson

Qualifications:

BSc Psychology (University of Sussex), PG Cert Low-Intensity Psychological Interventions CYP (University of Sussex), Doctorate in Counselling Psychology (City, University of London)

Therapies used:

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Compassion focussed therapy (CFT), Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), Cognitive analytic therapy (CAT), Person centred therapy, Trauma-informed therapy

Ages worked with:

Adults

Clinics at:

Finchley, Online

Health insurance coverage:

All major health insurance companies

Accreditation:

Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), British Psychological Society (BPS)

Learn More About Jackson

Background information:

I’ve long been interested in people’s stories and how we find meaning in our lives. After completing my undergraduate degree in psychology in Brighton, and working for several years as an assistant psychologist, I began my doctoral training. I completed my doctoral training in counselling psychology at City, University of London.

Over the past eight years, I’ve worked with young people and adults in a variety of settings in the NHS and charity sector. These settings include hospitals, outpatient and community settings. I’m currently working in the NHS part time.

Meeting Jackson:

I respect everyone comes to therapy for varied reasons and across stages of life. I strive to offer a warm, nonjudgemental therapeutic space to safely explore your experiences and difficulties. As a counselling psychologist, I greatly prioritise the therapeutic relationship as a vehicle for promoting positive change.

It’s important that we work towards a shared understanding of your experience, and that you feel empowered when working towards your goals. I recognise that though we are individuals, we exist in complex social systems that shape our experience and sense of selves. I’m passionate about supporting clients to gain a better understanding of themselves and building emotional resilience.

Difficulties Jackson helps with:

I’ve worked with clients experiencing low mood, anxiety, relationship difficulties (with oneself and others), burnout and post-traumatic stress.

Interests outside of psychology:

I enjoy a long run on the weekend with a good podcast on! I try to make it to the cinema, live gigs and eating out as much as I can – and try to burn it all off in hot yoga!