Dr Damien Pearse
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Shame and self criticism
Most people live with a version of the "I'm not good enough" story. For some people these stories can feel quite crushing and are made worse by relentless self-criticism. My approach has a strong focus on enhancing self-compassion and lifting shame, using evidence-based compassion-focused therapies.
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Trauma
The impact of trauma can have a profound and debilitating impact on an individual's life. Whether we experience chronic trauma or discrete traumatic events, the consequences can be far-reaching and extremely distressing. I am trained in specialist trauma-focused approaches, including EMDR and trauma-focused CBT.
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Depression
When you are in the grip of low mood and depression, life often feels bleak and hopeless. We lose motivation. We then tend to get into a pattern of behaving and self-criticising which perpetuates the problem. A compassion-focused behavioural approach can provide motivation to reconnect with a life worth living.
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Anxiety and Stress
Symptoms of anxiety and trauma can be distressing and impact life at work, home and socially. I have worked in specialist services for anxiety and trauma and can support you to make sense of your symptoms and lead a fuller and more meaningful life.
My Approach
As a senior registered psychologist, I have a particular focus on certain evidence-based therapies. These include trauma-focused approaches, such as EMDR and Trauma-focused CBT and what are known as third wave CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy) approaches, such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT). All of these approaches can be offered online or face-to-face and are geared towards enhancing skills and resilience to cope with distressing experience. There is a strong focus on consciously and actively moving towards a life that feels meaningful - despite painful feelings, thoughts and memories.
About me
I am a senior registered counselling psychologist with several years of experience within specialist NHS services and in private practice. I see clients privately, either remotely, or from a consulting room at my home in Hastings. I accept insurance referrals. In my past life I was a journalist for various leading media organisations.
Contact
It can be quite a big step to reach out for help, especially if you are anxious, ashamed, stressed or depressed. Why not give me a call to discuss ways I might be able support you moving forward? You can call me on 01273 915261. Otherwise, email me at damien@damienpearse.co.uk or on the form below to arrange an initial assessment meeting.
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Anxiety
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Insomnia
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Depression
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Anger Management
Addiction
I came to Dr Pearse burned-out, depressed and pretty hopeless. He supported me to see a way forward and gave me techniques to manage my anxiety and insomnia
Sam T, aged 47