Grazyna Godlewska-Vernon

Professional Profile

I have been working as a fully qualified psychotherapist for over 10 years. My background in in Psychology and I worked for a number of years in the NHS before setting up my Private Practice. I am BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and Supervisor, BACP accredited Integrative Counsellor, EMDR therapist and IMI accredited Mediator.

Currently, I offer face-to-face therapy sessions on Tuesdays in my clinic in Tunbridge Wells or online via Zoom. I also offer Walk&Talk Therapy outdoors whilst walking in a beautiful green area near Tonbridge. 

I have in-depth experience in the treatment of a wide range of complex psychological problems and disorders including low mood and depression, OCD, Social Anxiety, Panic Disorder. Health Anxiety and PTSD, icluding childhood trauma and abuse. I collaborate with a number of independent insurance companies including BUPA. I work with adults, couples and older adults.

My primary interest is in the treatment of trauma, including complex trauma, relationship issues, depression and anxiety disorders. I have specialist training in EMDR, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy and CBT for Long Term Health Conditions. I also incorporate Compassion Focus Therapy into my practice.

I work in an open and collaborative manner drawing on my training and clinical experience to offer treatment which is best tailored to your individual needs. In the early treatment stages we aim to clarify your issues and treatment expectations. Following that I tailor the treatment plan in order to help you address your problems in the most effective way. I see therapy as shared endavour which helps you to gain a better understanding of yourself. That in turn enables you to make better informed and more beneficial choices in your life.

I abide by the professional and ethical standards laid down by the BABCP and BACP and I have full professional indemnity insurance and a current DBS.