Dr Jennifer Opoku-Lageyre – Chartered Counselling Psychologist

Dr Jennifer Opoku-Lageyre – Chartered Counselling Psychologist

Dr Jennifer Opoku-Lageyre – Chartered Counselling Psychologist – London brings over ten years of experience across NHS and private settings. She holds a Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology and an MSc in Counselling Psychology from City University, as well as a BSc (Hons) in Psychology from the University of Westminster. Moreover, she works as a therapist and clinical supervisor for Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, tailoring therapy to meet the unique needs of each adult client.

Furthermore, Dr Opoku-Lageyre practises an integrative approach, combining Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Therapy, and Compassion-Focused Therapy. She also delivers EMDR for trauma and employs DBT-informed strategies for complex presentations. In addition, she draws on feeling and ego state methods and the Comprehensive Resource Model when appropriate. Consequently, her sessions balance structure with genuine empathy.

Meanwhile, her research interest in mindfulness as a clinical intervention informs every session. She remains a fully accredited EMDR Europe Practitioner, having trained under Sandi Richman, past president of EMDR UK and Ireland. Therefore, clients benefit from cutting-edge, evidence-based care delivered within a compassionate therapeutic space.

Services

• Trauma & PTSD Treatment
  Uses EMDR and stabilisation techniques to safely process distressing memories and build resilience.

• Depression Therapy
  Combines compassion-focused exercises with behavioural activation to restore mood and motivation.

• Anxiety Management
  Delivers CBT programmes, relaxation training, and exposure tasks to reduce excessive worry and panic.

• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Therapy
  Applies exposure and response prevention alongside medication review to address compulsive behaviours.

• Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) & Body Image Work
  Offers targeted interventions to improve self-perception and confidence through both CBT and compassion approaches.

• Health Anxiety & Medically Unexplained Symptoms
  Provides specialised support for chronic fatigue, IBS, and pain, integrating psychological and behavioural strategies.

• Social Phobia & Relationship Issues
  Creates personalised social skills training and communication coaching to strengthen connections.

• Self-Harm & Crisis Support
  Delivers compassionate risk assessment, safety planning, and resilience-building exercises for immediate stability.

• Bereavement & Grief Counselling
  Guides clients through loss with time-limited or longer-term therapy, depending on individual needs.

• Self-Esteem & Life Issues
  Uses strength-based and solution-focused techniques to enhance self-worth and tackle life transitions.

• Trauma from Sexual Abuse
  Offers a safe, confidential space with trauma-informed care and EMDR when appropriate.

• Group Therapy & Facilitation
  Leads psychoeducational and skills-based groups to foster peer support and shared learning.

• Goal-Oriented & Person-Centred Therapy
  Structures sessions to achieve clear, client-defined objectives within time-limited or open-ended frameworks.

Additional Information

Clinical Partners’ London clinic features purpose-built consultation rooms equipped with interactive digital platforms for real-time symptom tracking. In addition, sensory-friendly décor and adjustable lighting create a welcoming environment. Each client completes confidential online questionnaires before appointments, which maximises face-to-face time for therapeutic work.

Furthermore, the practice offers secure telehealth consultations, ensuring flexibility and continuity for busy adults. Meanwhile, every person receives a bespoke resource pack, complete with visual aids, home-practice workbooks, and recommended apps. Consequently, clients reinforce new strategies between sessions and track their own progress.

Weekly multidisciplinary case reviews bring together psychiatrists, psychologists, speech and language therapists, and occupational therapists. As a result, each care plan reflects collective expertise and the latest clinical guidance. Moreover, Clinical Partners hosts regular community workshops on stress management, emotional resilience, and positive behaviour support. Participants leave equipped with practical tools and supportive peer networks.

To begin your personalised therapy journey, arrange an initial assessment with Dr Jennifer Opoku-Lageyre – Chartered Counselling Psychologist – London today. Let her specialist expertise guide you toward clarity, confidence, and lasting well-being.