Dr Jonathan Hutchins - Clinical Psychologist, Counsellor & Psychotherapist - CBT trained

MBACP, Bsc, MSc, PGDip

I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist and Integrative Counsellor who will provide you with a warm, empathic and non judgemental space for you to talk about your concerns. I tailor my approach to your suit your individual needs.

I have used my extensive Post Graduate training and experience in a wide range of therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural and Cognitive Analytic Therapy, to help people to overcome their difficulties. Sometimes I have given my clients a range of life skills and techniques that have helped them change their lives for the better. 

I have eight years experience to of helping people to overcome the following difficulties: anxiety, panic attacks, trauma, ptsd, anger management, schizophrenia, relationship difficulties, depression, chronic pain and bereavement. 

How can he help me? What can I expect?

I work based on the needs of the person and I will often start counselling by providing a safe, contained place for you to talk about your concerns without being judged. Then, depending on what your concerns are, I may suggest a few strategies to help and to set goals with you on what you would like to change in your life. I use a range of approaches that I will tailor to your needs and goals.

 I can offer you either short or long term work in a comfortable confidential setting in either St Albans or Hatfield.

You are welcome to call me on 07725 363481 or to email me: jonathan@hutchinscounsellingandcbt.co.uk for an initial consultation and to possibly arrange an appointment.

Here are a few things that people have said about my service:

"Thank you for suggesting that I do something to maintain the bond with my grandfather who passed away it really helped me feel better."

"Just being able to talk about anything without feeling judged has really helped me."

"The leaflets you gave me on anxiety and panic attacks really helped me to understand what was going on and helped me beat them".

My Experience:

I have 8 years experience of working in the in the NHS which has included working in: community mental health teams, primary care psychology services, pain management clinics, child and adolescent mental health settings and on a stroke ward. 

From this experience and working in private practice I have helped people to overcome a range of difficulties including depression, anger management, breavement, anxiety, panic attacks, chronic pain, schizophrenia, trauma, ptsd, relationship difficulties, bullying, work related issues and low self esteem.

My Qualifications:

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
I have a BSc (Hons) Degree in Psychology (2.1).
MSc In Psychological Research Methods.
Post Graduate Diploma in Integrative Counselling awarded from the London Metropolitan University (Pass with Merit).
Advanced Diploma in Counselling.
Foundation Certificate in Systemic Family Therapy and Couples Therapy.

Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP)

I am a trained Samaritan.

Currently in my final year of a Doctorate training program to become a qualified Clinical Psychologist.

My Training:

As part of the above qualifications I have had training in a wide variety of therapeutic approaches and I count myself as an Integrative Practitioner. This means that I can offer you an approach that will be tailored to your needs. The approaches that I have been trained in include: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT), Personal Construct Therapy, Person Centred Counselling, Psychodynamic therapy, Narrative Therapy, Existential Therapy and Systemic family therapy.

I am also in training to become Clinical Psychologist and a scientist practitioner, which means that I will only offer you techniques and approaches to help you change that have been proven to work based on research evidence. 

I have a commitment to continuing my professional development to provide the best service possible for my clients. I also operate a fully insured practice.


My fee's are £60 per session. I offer both short term (up to 12 weekly sessions) and long term work (more than 12 sessions).

I am registered with the following private healthcare providers:

WPA
Pruhealth
Cigna Healthcare
Simplyhealthcare