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Dr Jheanell Hall
BSc, MSc, PGCert, DClinPsy, CPsychol
Dr Jheanell Hall is a Senior Clinical Psychologist working in the public and private sector
She completed an MSc in Applied Psychological Research in 2010 and went on to complete her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology in 2019 at King’s College London (KCL). Her clinical experience includes working with adolescents and adults presenting with complex mental health difficulties. Dr Hall has specialist experience of working with adults presenting with unusual experiences and has completed specialist training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for psychosis and bipolar disorder. She is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and is a Chartered member of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Dr Hall has a strong background in psychological research addressing areas such as stigma and discrimination as well as inequalities in mental health. Her work has addressed areas not adequately covered by existing definitions of stigma through developing and validating two new measures; one of which has received considerable international interest with requests for use and translation in over 17 different countries. She has also presented research findings at academic conferences and published manuscripts in peer reviewed scientific journals.
Dr Hall has an interest in working towards improving access to psychological therapies among under-represented groups and continues to seek opportunities to make an impact in this area. During her clinical training, she co-chaired the Increasing Access Committee (IAC) at KCL. This included a School Outreach stream which aims to generate interest in psychology amongst a diverse group of students by forming links with and visiting secondary schools across South London. She is currently working on a number of projects aimed at tackling stigma and discrimination as well as reducing inequalities in mental health.
Qualifications:
- Roehampton University: Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Hons)
- Roehampton University: Master of Science in Applied Psychological Research
- King’s College London: Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
- University College London: Post Graduate Certificate in CBT for Psychosis
Areas of Expertise
In my NHS role I specialise in working with adults presenting with distressing unusual experiences, emotion regulation difficulties and complex trauma.
In my private practice, I work with individuals experiencing difficulties such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and trauma. I also work with individuals from minoritised ethnic backgrounds seeking support to better understand and manage difficult emotions.
Over 5 years experience of working in mental health related research. Specific focus on:
- Stigma and discrimination in mental health
- Inequalities in mental health care
Evidence Based Models
Main models used in therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
A model that helps to identify links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. Together we identify what might be keeping a problem going and work on strategies that can help to improve how you’re feeling.
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Psychosis (CBTp)
Publications:
- Harwood, H., Rhead, R., Chui, Z., Bakolis, I., Connor, L., Gazard, B., Hall, J.*,… & Hatch, S. L. (2021). Variations by ethnicity in referral and treatment pathways for IAPT service users in South London. Psychological Medicine, 1-12.
- Henderson, R. C., Williams, P., Gabbidon, J., Farrelly, S., Schauman, O., Hatch, S., … & MIRIAD Study Group. (2015). Mistrust of mental health services: ethnicity, hospital admission and unfair treatment. Epidemiology and psychiatric sciences, 24(3), 258-265.
- Gabbidon, J., Farrelly, S., Hatch, S. L., Henderson, C., Williams, P., Bhugra, D., … & Clement, S. (2014). Discrimination attributed to mental illness or race-ethnicity by users of community psychiatric services. Psychiatric Services, 65(11), 1360-1366.
- Farrelly, S., Clement, S., Gabbidon, J., Jeffery, D., Dockery, L., Lassman, F., … & Thornicroft, G. (2014). Anticipated and experienced discrimination amongst people with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder: a cross sectional study. BMC psychiatry, 14(1), 1-8.
- Gabbidon, J., Clement, S., van Nieuwenhuizen, A., Kassam, A., Brohan, E., Norman, I., & Thornicroft, G. (2013). Mental Illness: Clinicians’ Attitudes (MICA) Scale—Psychometric properties of a version for healthcare students and professionals. Psychiatry research, 206(1), 81-87.
- Doctoral thesis focused on investigating inequalities in mental health services using an intersectional approach (manuscript in preparation)
* Jheanell Hall (nee Gabbidon)