Dr. Stella Compton UKCP Reg.

Coming soon: nature based therapies :

The active ingredients of therapeutic change in music therapy and 'Equine assisted therapy are often non - verbal. you will safely and gently discover how our body - as well as our brain remembers: (You will not be horse riding ). You will be very gradually introduced to a pony or horse - and how their presence & responses can help You to manage your feelings better.

For more information please go visit stellacompton.net

Suitable for people recovering from trauma of conflict , long covid, for caters and bereavement. email info@stellacompton.co.uk

Private Clinics in North and Central South London.

ACAT Accredited Cognitive Analytic Therapist. Clinical Supervisor and Research Advisor BACP, UKCP Registered, Approved provider for most healthcare insurance companies Counsellor, Cognitive Analytic Therapist, Music Therapist

Do you feel anxious or depressed?

Would you like advice on treatment options for yourself or a loved one? Call 0345 340 4878

I have 20 years' experience in the National Health Service as a Clinician, Head of Arts Therapies and Clinical Research Lead.

With an established private practice since 2007 I provide brief and longer term counselling for a broad range of psychological problems. I am qualified to provide time-limited cognitive analytic and behavioural treatments and longer-term psychodynamic therapy.

Approved by the British Association of Performing Arts Medicine (BAPAM) for the specialist treatment of Performance Anxieties and work- related stresses.

A choice of North London and central south London clinic locations.

• Cognitive Analytic Therapist and Counsellor.
• Accredited Clinical Supervisor.
• Health Professions Registered Music Therapist and Supervisor.
• Provides Group and Individual Music Therapy and CAT Supervision.
• Healthcare Researcher.
• ACAT and BAMT Trustee.

I am an accredited Cognitive Analytic Therapist (CAT), UKCP and BACP registered with the professional standards authority. This ensures the highest ethical standards of good clinical practice.

I offer CAT, CBT integrative as well as longer term counselling for a broad range of problems such as anxiety, depression, relationship problems, eating disorders, addiction and bereavement counselling.

With twenty years' of experience in the National Health Service and twelve years in private psychotherapy, I specialise in the treatment of performing artists, professionals in law, sports, science, finance, healthcare and high stress media occupations and in the treatment of young people from the age of 16 years.

I have successfully helped women in recovery from surgery and cancer adolescents who self –harm, parents, people preparing for retirement and those in later life to prepare for their final years and, to enjoy life.

The World Health Organisation state that "Adolescence (10–19 years) is a unique and formative time. Whilst most adolescents have good mental health, multiple physical, emotional and social changes, including exposure to poverty, abuse, or violence, can make adolescents vulnerable to mental health problems".

Healthcare Professionals: I have implemented a Randomised Controlled Trial in a national high secure hospital and completed award winning doctoral research. Having published two clinical books and numerous chapters and papers I can provide both clinical and research supervision and supportive mentoring for music therapists and psychologists.

Initially I trained as a professional musician at the Royal Academy of Music and subsequently working professionally as an orchestral musician, teacher, soloist and session musician.

I provide individually tailored specialist treatments for Performing and Media Artists and for those struggling with relationship difficulties. Cognitive Analytic therapy can help you to recognize and overcome ways of responding that no longer work and to build effective relationship skills that can often lead to new opportunities.

• CBT.
• Eating Disorders.
• Substance Abuse.
• Sexual Abuse.

Terms and Conditions
Dr Compton abides by the ACAT code of practice for Private Practitioners, and the code of ethics of the UKCP, BACP and HCPC.

She engages in continuous professional development. (CPD)

The CAT Treatment model is time-limited; in this way you can plan your budget. She will create a personal treatment plan that will give you the best opportunity for an effective course of therapy. The fee includes a ’reformulation letter’ that is completed for you outside the session and read to you as a personal exchange and aide memoire to help you when you are on your own.

Dr Compton provides a negotiable sliding scale of fees depending on income. In cases of hardship she can advise performing artists on how to apply for charitable funding through various charitable foundations.

Session Fees vary from a minimum of £80 for those on low income below 20,000. £85 for those on charitable funding who refer through the British Association of Performing Arts Medicine. (BAPAM)

£125 per session if in the higher income tax range over 40,000 p.a. Reports and onward referral may incur an extra charge.

Payment is due in advance by cheque or cash or bank transfer at the start of the session. We aim to run on time but on rare occasion this may be disrupted by circumstances beyond our control.

You will be sent directions to the clinic venue in advance of your first appointment. We aim to accommodate individual circumstances such as the multi-disciplinary needs of Cancer patients and for those clients arranging child- care.

The standard minimum of 48 hours notice is required to cancel or re-arrange a session or the fee is charged. During weekly treatment a full week’s notice is required and this is negotiated at the start of the session when payment is due.

We comply with EU legislation on general data protection regulations (GDPR). We follow the UKCP guidelines and code of ethics.