About Me
Helping primary aged children overcome anxiety and build confidence
I’m Dr Jenny Draisey, a Clinical Psychologist based in Guildford, Surrey. I specialise in supporting primary school aged children who experience anxiety — whether that’s worries about school, friendships, sleep, separation, or perfectionism.
Many of the families I meet describe feeling stuck — their child has many wonderful qualities, but their worries and anxiety are taking over daily life. We often find that factors such as early experience or neurodiversity play a large part in a child’s anxiety about the world. Together, we work to understand what is keeping your child’s anxiety going and help your child (and you) learn tools to manage it more confidently.
How I Work
Anxiety can affect the whole family, so my approach is warm, practical, and collaborative. I take time to understand not only your child’s thoughts and feelings but also their environment — including their home, school, friendships, and routines.
I use evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I also draw from characteristics of Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Systemic Therapy. This just means that I tailor the work to the needs of each family, and work step by step to reduce avoidance, build resilience, and help your child face their fears in manageable ways.
For parents, I offer practical guidance to help you respond to anxiety effectively — without unintentionally feeding the worry cycle. My aim is that you leave sessions with confidence and clear strategies to support your child at home.
Background
I completed my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Royal Holloway, University of London, and hold both a Masters and PhD from the University of Reading, where my research focused on the development and maintenance of anxiety in children.
- ‘Associations between family factors, childhood adversity, negative life events and child anxiety disorders: An exploratory study of diagnostic specificity.’ Read here
- ‘Symptoms of social anxiety, depression and stress in parents of children with a social anxiety disorder.’ Read here
Alongside my private work, I have experience working within several NHS Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), as well as within specialist education settings.
Services
- Individual therapy for primary and early secondary aged children experiencing anxiety, OCD, sleep, or emotional regulation difficulties, or difficulties related to neurodiversity
- Parent support and coaching, helping parents understand and respond to anxiety more effectively
- Family sessions to strengthen communication and consistency at home
- Workshops for parents and schools focused on managing anxiety in children
- Lunch and Learns for corporate settings, helping working parents to support and manage their child’s anxiety at home, so that their working life remains productive!
Fees
- Initial Assessment (80 mins): £210
- Therapy Sessions (50 mins): £140
- Family Consultations (60 mins): £165
- Parent Support Package (90 mins + written recommendations): £300
- Parent Follow-Up (50 mins): £140
- Clinical Supervision: £120
- Workshops and Lunch and Learns: Prices available on request
Written reports are available on request. Payment is by bank transfer prior to sessions.
Insurance: I work with BUPA, AXA, AVIVA and CIGNA clients.
Associations/Memberships:
I am a chartered member of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) (Membership Number PYL33326) and the British Psychological Society (BPS) (Membership Number 449663).
Appointments
I offer appointments on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Wellshare Consulting Rooms, Guildford. I also offer online sessions where appropriate.
Cancellation Policy
Appointments missed without 48 hours notice will incur the full session fee.
Contact Information
Phone: 07704 782416
Email: jen@drjen-psychology.co.uk
Website: www.surreyhealthcareclinic.com