Business Details
Psychotherapy and Trauma Support Services in Staffordshire
As a dedicated psychotherapist with over two decades of experience, I specialise in addressing trauma, attachment issues, and dissociation through evidence-based methodologies. My practice combines clinical expertise with a compassionate approach, offering tailored therapeutic interventions for individuals, children, and professionals seeking supervision. Having served as Director of Therapy in Staffordshire children's homes, I have developed comprehensive programmes informed by Dr.Bruce Perry's Neurosequential Model, supporting vulnerable young people's development. My work extends to clinical supervision, mentoring therapists and care professionals, and sharing insights through published works like 'Coping with Kids'. Committed to continuous learning, I integrate innovative techniques with person-centred principles to help clients navigate personal challenges and achieve meaningful growth.
Services
Psychotherapy
Hypnotherapy
Clinical Supervision
Trauma Therapy
Neurosequential Assessment
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of experience in trauma therapy and child development
- Specialist training in Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT)
- Published author with practical expertise in child care solutions
- Personalised therapeutic approaches tailored to individual needs
- Clinical supervision expertise for mental health professionals
Associations and certifications
- Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT)
Services
Psychotherapy
Personalised psychotherapy sessions address emotional challenges through confidential, client-centred conversations. Utilising integrative approaches, therapy explores thought patterns, behaviours, and emotional responses to foster self-awareness and resilience. Sessions provide a safe space for individuals to work through personal difficulties at their own pace.
Trauma Therapy
Specialised trauma interventions address adverse experiences using evidence-based modalities like the Neurosequential Model. Treatment focuses on stabilising emotional regulation, processing traumatic memories, and rebuilding developmental foundations. Techniques incorporate play, storytelling, and developmental assessments to support recovery in children and adults.
Clinical Supervision
Professional supervision offers mental health practitioners reflective practice frameworks and ethical guidance. Sessions explore complex cases, professional development, and self-awareness to enhance therapeutic effectiveness. Supervisees gain structured support for maintaining standards in challenging care environments.
Neurosequential Assessment
Comprehensive neurodevelopmental evaluations map brain functioning using Dr. Bruce Perry's NMT framework. Assessments identify developmental gaps caused by trauma, creating targeted intervention plans. Follow-up monitoring tracks progress in neural pathway development through structured therapeutic activities.
Hypnotherapy
Utilising guided relaxation techniques, hypnotherapy accesses subconscious patterns to modify behaviours and emotional responses. Sessions promote stress reduction, habit change, and confidence-building through focused therapeutic suggestions. The approach complements traditional therapy for specific psychological concerns.
People
J Martin
Director of Therapy
With 20+ years in therapeutic practice, J Martin specialises in trauma, attachment, and neurodevelopmental approaches. As published author of 'Coping with Kids' and NMT-trained clinician, they provide expert interventions for children's services while offering supervision to mental health professionals across Staffordshire.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
I integrate neuroscience principles, attachment theory, play therapy, and the Neurosequential Model to create individualised treatment plans for clients of all ages.
Do you specialise in working with children?
Yes, with over 20 years of experience supporting traumatised children in care settings, I offer age-appropriate interventions using creative therapies and developmental assessments.
Can you explain Neurosequential Assessment?
This brain development evaluation identifies trauma impacts using Dr Perry's framework, creating targeted therapy plans with follow-up monitoring to track neural pathway improvements.
Do you provide professional supervision?
Yes, I offer clinical supervision for therapists, care workers and mental health professionals focusing on reflective practice, case management and personal development.
How do I book a session?
Contact via phone or email to discuss your needs and arrange an initial consultation at my Staffordshire practice.
