BACKGROUND

Dr Andrea Shortland is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist chartered with the British Psychological Society. She is also registered as a Practitioner Psychologist and a Forensic and Clinical Psychologist with the Health & Care Professions Council. Andrea has completed the Bond Solon Witness Familiarisation course, as well as the Royal Society of Medicine Expert Witness course for Child Mental Health Professionals. Andrea is also a fully accredited EMDR Consultant and accredited Dyadic Development Psychotherapy (DDP) Practitioner and is working under supervision towards accredited Theraplay practitioner status.

EXPERTISE

Andrea is highly accomplished in the assessment and treatment of  trauma, anxiety and attachment difficulties in children, adults and families. She has prepared several expert witness reports a year for the Family and Criminal Courts since 2005 and has given oral evidence in Court many times. Andrea is also a highly accomplished therapist who uses a range of therapeutic approaches, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Attachment Therapies and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). She has worked extensively with a range of organisations including the NHS, Social Services, the Prison Service, The Priory, The Centre of Dissociative Studies and Assist Trauma Care.

ANDREA SAYS:

“Juggling my dedication to our Practice with precious family time doesn’t leave me with much spare time.  I have a balance between doing something which has a positive impact on the people I work with and making the most of every opportunity with my family and friends. Travel is probably my biggest indulgence as I get to combine family/friend time with great food and amazing places.”

BACKGROUND

Dr Sharon Brooks is a Clinical Psychologist, chartered with the British Psychological Society (BPS) and registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC). She is also an Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) accredited Practitioner and a member of EMDR UK and Ireland Association.

EXPERTISE

Sharon offers assessment and intervention to clients with a range of presenting difficulties, including low mood, emotional disturbance, anxiety, mood-based problems, stress and interpersonal difficulties. She has a specialist interest in working with adults who are impacted by the experience of trauma. She works collaboratively with clients using evidence-based interventions including CBT and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). She also uses an integrative approach, drawing on a range of psychological models such as compassion-focussed therapy and systemic models to inform her practice. Sharon has worked within a range of Adult Mental Health settings, including inpatient, forensic, mental health rehabilitation and the community. Her experience includes extensive work in the NHS and private sector both in a clinical and leadership capacity which has included leading a successful NHS commissioned IAPT (Improving Access to Psychological Therapies) Service.

SHARON SAYS:

Emotional disturbance is an understandable and natural response to the challenges we can all experience in our lives. Sometimes it may be obvious to us what is causing our distress and at other times the links may not be so clear. Helping people to understand, manage and find ways to relieve their distress is an incredibly rewarding experience. Outside of Shortland Psychology, I enjoy spending time with my friends and family, including my 2 young children who keep me on my toes.

BACKGROUND

Dr Jocelyne Kenny is a Clinical Psychologist, registered as a practitioner psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council, with over 15 years’ experience working in the NHS and private practice. She is also a Family & Systemic Psychotherapist, registered with the UKCP. Given this highly regarded ‘dual qualification’ as both a clinical psychologist and family therapist, she has passion, expertise and experience working with families, couples and individuals where there are mental and/or physical health diagnoses, divorce or separation, neurodiversity, trauma and broader relationship concerns.

In addition to her clinical work and therapy, Jocelyne is Senior Lecturer to trainee clinical psychologists at Royal Holloway, University of London.

EXPERTISE

Jocelyne is an experienced therapist who is comfortable working with one or any number of people in the therapy room. She has expertise in compassion focussed approaches, and weaves warmth, kindness and respect into all of her work. This is particularly helpful when supporting individuals, couples and families navigate conflicted situations, or where there are opposing perspectives.

Jocelyne can also administer highly complex neuropsychological assessments following her time spent working in an NHS Neuropsychology Service.

JOCELYNE SAYS:

People say that I am warm, respectful and humorous which allows us to together, consider more challenging and difficult things. I know when to ask probing questions and when to leave space. Whilst I am trained in many models and therapeutic ways of working, I always tailor therapy to what people, couples and families tell me they want and need.

When I am not in the therapy room, you can find me sitting in a sunny spot enjoying a cup of coffee.

BACKGROUND
Dr Ananda van den Heuvel is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the British Psychological Society (BPS). She is a Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT) Practitioner registered with the British Psychoanalytic Council, also a Mentalization Based Treatment for Families (MBT-F) Practitioner. Ananda has completed her training in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and is now working towards EMDR practitioner status through EMDR supervision.
Ananda has extensive experience in supporting adults, children and young people who present with a variety of difficulties and problems affecting their mental health and well-being.

EXPERTISE
Ananda has specialist knowledge and experience in Adult Mental Health and Child Development and Paediatrics and offers a range of psychological services within the NHS and private practice, including assessments, interventions, consultation, teaching and supervision.
Her practice is informed by a variety of theoretical approaches, including cognitive behavioural, psychodynamic, and systemic models that are tailored to the needs and preferences of clients and informed by available evidence.
Ananda has a broad range of interests. Her main areas of expertise include supporting individuals and families affected by: neurodevelopmental difficulties such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD); developmental difficulties (e.g. feeding, toileting, sleep) including those that occur in the context of ASD; and physical illness and unexplained symptoms.

ANANDA SAYS
After more than 10 years of practice in mental health I continue to be inspired by the human potential for growth and resilience through connectedness with ourselves and others and a willingness to acknowledge and explore our emotional suffering. It is an absolute privilege to accompany my clients on their path to personal growth.

Saskia works behind the scenes, making sure all runs smoothly. If you make an inquiry, you are likely to be in contact with Saskia. In addition to her work with Shortland Psychology, Saskia is a mother of two boys and enjoys art & photography.