Dr Vanessa Griffin first began her training with a BA in Psychology at the University of Sussex, before going on to complete her DClinPsy at the University of Essex, an integrative programme including psychodynamic teaching delivered at the Tavistock Clinic. Her path has taken her through extensive work with parents, children, and families in NHS Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), as well as work with adults in private practice.
In the therapy room, Dr Griffin brings an integrative and developmentally attuned approach. She draws on training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), systemic and narrative approaches, and is an accredited Video Interaction Guidance (VIG)practitioner, supporting child–parent/carer relationships. She is also trained in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) for trauma and has specialist experience in Autism Spectrum Disorder Assessment (ASD Assessment) including use of the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS), as well as Cognitive Assessments. She is interested in attuning to children’s and families’ unique strengths and resources to help them move through challenges and flourish.
All clinicians at The Chelsea Psychology Clinic are trained to conduct comprehensive assessments, considering you as a whole person rather than a specific issue. They tailor treatment and integrate multiple therapeutic perspectives to create a plan that is both evidence-based and uniquely suited to you.
Dr Griffin works with individuals facing a wide range of challenges, including Depression, Anxiety, Stress, PTSD, OCD, Emotional Dysregulation, Relationship difficulties, Behaviour Management difficulties, Family Issues, ASD, ADHD, Learning difficulty/disability, and NDD. Whatever someone is struggling with, Dr Griffin aims to offer support that recognises and respects their unique needs and experiences.