My Approach

Cognitive analytic therapy is based on how we form relationships and how we can develop these further in the present time. Since the pandemic I have worked mainly online, I now provide a hybrid programme, of face to face and remote access sessions in both London and the North east. This has proved very effective, particularly for those suffering with anxiety, depression and eating disorders. Going forward, I hold monthly clinic and supervision meetings at Keats House on the Guys Hospital site SE1 9RS. My life and work experiences provide a unique understanding for treating people who are working in media, sports and the performing arts. Equally I help people who feel they have lost their way or are going through a life transition and those who may be suffering bereavement, anxiety or depression. I have a total of twenty-five years' of therapeutic experience both in the National Health Service and private practice. I promote balanced, holistic and healthy lifestyle choices.

About Me

I am an ACAT accredited cognitive analytic psychotherapist and clinical supervisor, also trained as a healthcare researcher at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, with an interest also to work in nature and wiht equie assisted therapy. I am registered with the UKCP, BACP and the Professional Standards Authority, The HCPC and for data protection wiTH the ICO . Recently I completed my mandatory five yearly UKCP CPD review with subsequent re-accreditation with no further recommendations by the assessors. My first therapeutic qualification in 1995 was that of HCPC registered music therapist , this followed a successful career as a classically trained musician. Having developed and implemented a randomised controlled trial into the clinical effectiveness of cognitive analytic music therapy (2010-2012) I retired from my NHS Head of Department and Clinical Research Lead post and gained my doctoral award in 2015. During the pandemic I returned to the NHS as an external consultant supervisor for Harringey Adult Mental Health services in 2019. I am registered with Healthcode to take referrals by all recognised private health insurers. My research was awarded the 2016 Ruskin Medal for the most impactful doctoral research and I have published numerous articles and two books.: http://stellacompton.co.uk/page/publications.html

I work with

• Individuals
• Private healthcare referrals

Special Interests

Like all UKCP registered psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors I can work with a wide range of issues, but here are some areas in which I have a special interest or additional experience.

Types of Therapies Offered

• Cognitive Analytic Therapist

What I can help with

• Abuse
• Addiction
• Anger Management
• Anorexia
• Anxiety
• Bereavement
• Bulimia
• Bullying
• Depression
• Domestic Violence
• Eating Disorders
• Mental Health Issues
• Obsessions
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
• Physical Abuse
• Post-Traumatic Stress
• Relationships
• Sexual Abuse
• Spirituality
• Stress
• Trauma