Welcome to Sea View Psychology Services

Helping you to navigate life's stormy seas with kindness, compassion and evidence-based therapies.

Offering online sessions across the UK.

Face to face sessions available in the Scottish Highlands

About

Life can be difficult, at times we may feel as though we are being tossed around on stormy seas, leading us to experience feelings of overwhelm, uncertainty and fear.

At Sea View Psychology Services my aim is to understand your current difficulties in a mindful, compassionate and personalised way integrating the latest evidence based psychological approaches. Working collaboratively, I will develop strategies to help you find meaning and purpose in line with what matters to you so that you can start building a richer and more meaningful life.

Sea View Psychology Services provides evidence-based psychological assessment, formulation and therapy to adults aged 18 years and above, offering online remote therapy appointments across the UK or face-to-face appointments in the Scottish Highlands.

Hello

My name is Dr Helen Aslett, founder of Sea View Psychology Services. I am an HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist with over 10 years post qualification experience of working in the NHS and private sector.

I graduated with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Bangor University in Wales in 2014 and since then I have worked in a variety of NHS and private clinical settings including: adult mental health, older adult psychology, pain management services, spinal injuries, major trauma services and neurorehabilitation. Prior to training as a clinical psychologist, I worked as a research psychologist in psycho-oncology and health-service research.

Training to become a Clinical Psychologist in the NHS involved completing 3 years specialist postgraduate training in placements across the lifespan, developing skills in a number of evidence-based therapeutic interventions. Post-qualification I have completed additional training as part of my continuing professional development. I am trained in Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Compassion Focused and Solution Focused Approaches as well as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). I have completed additional teacher training in Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBSR/MBCT).

I have specialist interests in physical health, adjustment to illness, life threatening injuries and medical trauma. However, I also work with individuals who are struggling with other challenges and transitions such as trauma-related symptoms; PTSD; bereavement and complicated grief and loss; stress and burn out; low self-esteem; anxiety and depression. For more detailed information on the services offered see below.

I am a BUPA registered clinician and also accept self-referrals. I accept enquiries from solicitors and medico-legal firms for treating clinician work.

Qualifications

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) - Bangor University ( 2014)

PhD Psychology - University of York (2002)

BSc (Hons) Psychology - University of York (1998)

Professional Registration and Membership

Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered (PYL30976)

British Psychological Society (BPS) Chartered Psychologist

Association of Clinical Psychologists (ACP-UK)

Disclosure Barring Scotland (DBS) Certified

Sea View Psychology Services specialises in working with individuals who may need support with the following difficulties:

Life changing injury (e.g. traumatic physical injuries, spinal cord injury, orthopaedic injuries)
Medical Trauma and Medical Negligence
Persistent Pain
Physical Health Conditions (e.g. cancer, cardiac issues, diabetes, fibromyalgia)
Neurorehabilitation and acquired brain injury
Neurological conditions
Cognitive Impairment
Bereavement, Loss and Grief
Trauma symptoms and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Health Anxiety
Generalized Anxiety
Low mood and depression
Significant Life Events and life transitions
Stress and burn out
Caregiver stress
Low self-esteem
Sleep difficulties

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I book an appointment?

Please get in touch using the 'contact me' section of my website. Alternatively, you can email me on hjaslett@proton.me.

How much does each session cost and how long does it last?

Assessment and therapy sessions are £120 for 50 minute remote sessions, payable in advance via bank transfer.

Do you accept clients with private health insurance?

I currently accept clients who are registered with Bupa.

Do you accept referrals from solicitors?

Yes, I do for treating clinician work.

How will I know therapy is right for me?

Please contact me for a free 10-15 minute telephone consultation where we can discuss if therapy is right for you at this time and if I am the right therapist for you. If I am not I will aim to signpost you to other therapists who may be more suitable.

How many sessions will I need?

This is very much dependent upon your individual presentation.

For some people assessment and formulation sessions are all that is needed, but for others following assessment and formulation we can agree on a treatment plan and approximate number of sessions needed.

Where are your clinics?

Currently I see UK-wide clients online via secure online video platform.

Subject to availability I can also see clients in Inverness and Dornoch in the Scottish Highlands.

Do you offer early morning, evening or weekend appointments?

I can offer online evening and weekend appointments subject to availability and will try to accommodate where I can. Please contact me to discuss.

What is your cancellation policy?

Please contact me as soon as you are aware that you need to cancel or reschedule an appointment. Unless at least 48 hours notice is given you will be charged the full fee. This also applies to cases of unforeseen events (such as illness or childcare difficulties). As it is unlikely that the appointment slot will be able to be offered to another client within this time frame.

What is your confidentiality policy?

As an HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist is is my professional and legal duty to respect client confidentiality at all times. However, there may be certain circumstances where it may be necessary for me to disclose confidential information for example if I am concerned that you, or someone else is at risk of serious harm. I would endeavour to discuss this with you in advance should such a situation arise.

Get in touch:

Please contact me via this page to find out more about the services I offer and book in for a free initial 15 minute telephone consultation. Alternatively please email the address below.

email: hjaslett@proton.me