Find an ACT/CBS Therapist or Practitioner - Penelope Smith-Lee Chong

 

Highest Degree Held: Psy.D.

Specialties: Trauma and PTSD, Post-traumatic growth, well-being in employees

Types of Clients: Adults, Organizations

Languages spoken: English

Licensures/Certifications: HCPC registered; Chartered Psychologist (CPsychol); Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society (AFBPSs)

ACT/CBS Background and Training: I am an HCPC registered Counselling and Occupational Psychologist; EMDR Europe Accredited Consultant & Clinical Supervisor and have been an independent consultant Chartered psychologist since 2003. I am the Director of Vita Psychology Ltd a company which specialises in providing ACT therapy to help individuals regain their lives after being impacted upon by stress, anxiety, depression, injury or trauma. I enjoy working using a collaborative approach in a safe, calm environment with adults, young adults and also older teenagers. I offer short to medium-term work. I have worked in the NHS services with Adults and young Adults (severe and enduring mental health) e.g. depression, anxiety, self-harm, trauma,etc. providing medium to long-term therapy. My training in ACT includes: ACT for Young People with Louise Hayes; ACT for Shame and Criticism with Jason Luoma and Jenna Lejeune; ACT for Depression and Anxiety with Russ Harris;
Introduction to ACT with Dr Joe Oliver. I am continually attending ACT training courses to offer clients the best ACT therapy.

ACT/CBS Experience: I use ACT clinically with 60% of my clients for depression, anxiety, trauma etc.

Additional Information: Rational-Emotive Behaviour (REBT) trained up to Advanced Certificate level.
EMDR Europe Accredited Consultant & Clinical Supervisor
Internal Family Systems (IFS) levels 1 & 2 certificates