CARYS JONES THERAPY

My work is underpinned by principles around social justice, queer theory and feminist ethics. I am also influenced by Eastern philosophies and practices such as Buddhism and meditation.

 

In my practice I utilise a number of approaches to best suit the person I am working with, although the foundation of all my work lies in the person-centred values of empathy, positive regard and non-judgment. As well as person-centred and experiential approaches, I draw from a number of different therapy modalities including elements of DBT, SFBT, psychodynamic and psychoanalytic concepts, somatic trauma based therapies, narrative and written exposure therapy, attachment and systemic therapies and an up to date knowledge of neuroscience and psychiatric research.

 

To be at my best I prioritise self care outside of my working hours. To that end, in my down time I enjoy nature, working out, playing games, DnD, reading and live music among other interests. I also spend some time outside the therapy room supporting the creative industry in Nottingham, being involved in organising events year round.

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Professional Membership

I am a full clinical member of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP), registered member of the British Associate for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and a graduate member of the Sherwood Psychotherapy Training Institute in Nottingham. I am therefore bound by their codes of ethics in all my work which is supervised by an experienced clinical supervisor.

I do not and will not engage in any form of therapy under the umbrella of conversion or exploratory therapies.

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Qualifications

• MSc in Person-Centred and Experiential Psychotherapy

• Certified Clinical Trauma Treatment Professional Level 2 (CCTP-II)

• ADHD Certification (ADHD-CCSP)

• Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy Level 1 and 2

• Certificate in Couples Counselling

 

Other Training and Qualifications

This year (2025) I am working on a clinical certification in Autism to further enhance my knowledge base around supporting people with neurodiversity. I am also finishing off my Diploma in Clinical Supervision, and started a PhD in September 2024 which will be ongoing. From January to July I am attending workshops for a Certificate in Body Psychotherapy with the hopes to integrate this more into my practice.

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Previous training relevant to my work includes:

Suicide and Self-Harm, Children & Young People’s Work, Dissociative Identity Disorder, Gender and Transgender Identity, Stalking, Attachment, Drug Abuse and Addiction, Solution Focussed Brief Therapy, Vicarious Trauma, Gottman Method (Couples), Autism and Sensory Processing Disorders

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Areas of interest

My areas of interest include interpersonal trauma, attachment, class issues, client empowerment, neurodiversity, gender identity and clients in the LGBTQ+ community including those transitioning. I aim to provide a gender-affirming approach at all times.

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My background working in social care has given me specialist experience working with adverse childhood experience, parenting, family difficulties, abuse and neglect and recovering from traumatic experience. I also spent some years managing a charity supporting people in the sex industry and those who have been sexually exploited. I therefore have a professional interest and understanding of sex work and am sex worker allied. I am on the National Ugly Mugs directory of sex-worker friendly therapists.

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Research interests

To date I have completed research on the following topics:

• Empowering clients through relationship following experiences of domestic abuse

• Therapist empathy with clients of intimate partner violence

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I am currently completing a research PhD, started in September 2024, looking into the experiences of psychotherapists who menstruate.

 

Therapeutic experience

I have supported clients with the following range of difficulties:

• Attachment

• Childhood trauma

• Chronic illness

• Complex Trauma & PTSD

• Domestic abuse

• Family and relationship issues

• Gender identity and/or issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community

• Marital breakdown

• Mental health (Depression, personality disorder, schizophrenia etc.)

• Neurodiversity

• Parenting

• Relationship issues

• School and work problems

• Self-harm and suicide

• Separation and divorce

• Sexual harm