Ella Brent Saxonwold

Ella Brent, Saxonwold

About

Dr Ella Brent is an experienced clinical psychologist with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (D.Clin.Psy) from University College London (UCL). With over two decades of experience, she has worked in public health, inpatient and outpatient psychiatric settings, and now runs a private practice. Dr Brent has a particular focus on psychodynamic psychotherapy and has headed the Psychology Department at Tara Psychiatric Hospital.

Services

• Individual Psychodynamic Psychotherapy: Offering in-depth, one-on-one therapy for adults to explore and address emotional and relational challenges.
• Clinical Supervision: Providing supervision for mental health professionals, supporting their growth and development in therapeutic practice.
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT): Specialised therapy for managing emotional regulation, relationship difficulties, and impulsive behaviours.
• Mentalising-Based Therapy (MBT): A therapeutic approach aimed at improving interpersonal understanding and emotional resilience, particularly for those with long-standing relational issues.

Additional Information

• Qualifications
  • Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (D.Clin.Psy), University College London (UCL)
  • HPCSA Registration No. PS0081353
  • BHF Practice No. 0167118
• Experience
  • Worked in Public Health, Child and Family Services (UK) from 2000 to 2002.
  • Headed the Psychology Department at Tara Psychiatric Hospital from 2002 to 2008.
  • Currently in private practice, offering therapy and clinical supervision.
• Special Interests
  Dr Brent is passionate about integrating Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Mentalising-Based Therapies (MBT) into existing theoretical models, with a focus on treating relationship difficulties, mood disorders, and impulsivity.

Dr Ella Brent offers a compassionate and professional approach to therapy, combining years of experience with a deep understanding of mental health and therapy models to support individuals on their therapeutic journey.