Our Senior Practitioners have extensive experience in their field and have been awarded professional recognition with their respective professional bodies such as the British Psychological Society (BPS) and Health Professions Council (HPC), British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) and British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP).
As a Lewis Psychology client you can be reassured that your therapist has the necessary training, skills and registration to ensure that you receive a first class and professional service. All staff have had been through a strict application and interview procedure and professional standards are monitored by our Clinical Director, Teresa Lewis.
Teresa Lewis, Director
Teresa Lewis is a Senior Accredited Psychotherapist with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP Snr. Accred) and a member of the International Transactional Analysis Association (ITAA). With nearly 30 years of experience in counselling and psychotherapy, Teresa has been providing support since she qualified in 1995. She has completed over 30,000 therapy sessions, effectively addressing a wide range of issues, from anxiety to trauma.
Holding a master’s degree in counselling and psychotherapy, Teresa is also a qualified EMDR practitioner, accredited mindfulness teacher, and qualified adult educator. Her integrative approach to psychotherapy is rooted in evidence-based practices, focusing particularly on Transactional Analysis (TA), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Gestalt Psychotherapy, and Chairwork. Teresa is especially interested in exploring the various parts of the self, a concept central to Internal Family Systems therapy. This approach allows clients to identify and engage with different aspects of their personality—often referred to as “parts”—which can include inner critics, vulnerable child parts, and protective personas. By understanding these parts, clients can gain insight into their emotional responses, improve self-compassion, and foster healthier internal dialogues. This process not only aids in resolving internal conflicts but also supports clients in integrating these parts into a cohesive sense of self.
Teresa has the privilege of working with a diverse clientele, including business leaders, entrepreneurs, military personnel, professional athletes, and celebrities. Her work is characterised by a commitment to helping clients navigate their unique challenges and achieve personal growth.
In addition to her clinical practice, Teresa offers online psychology training programmes utilised internationally by organisations such as the United States Department of Defence Leadership Program, The Open University, and various universities across the UK, USA, Canada, Malaysia, and South Africa. A selection of her training sessions is available on YouTube.
As a founding member of the BACP’s coaching division, Teresa has achieved full registration status with the esteemed Association for Coaching (MAC). She is passionate about leadership development and employs her master’s degree in psychotherapy, along with her qualifications in training and coaching, to deliver an evidence-based psychological approach to coaching. Her methods are grounded in established theories of adult learning, cutting-edge neuroscience, and positive psychology.
As the founder and co-director of Lewis Psychology, Teresa combines extensive executive management experience with a successful background at senior command level. A motivational and inspirational leader, she excels at coaching and empowering individuals to reach their potential while contributing positively to organisational objectives. Teresa brings a powerful blend of business acumen and psychological insight to facilitate transformational change for her clients.
To explore some of Teresa’s training videos, please visit the Lewis Psychology YouTube channel.
Paul Lewis, Director
Paul Lewis is an Accredited Clinical Hypnotherapist with The National Hypnotherapy Society (MHS Acc) and has achieved Advanced Practitioner (ADPR) status from the General Hypnotherapy Register (GHR). As Wolverhampton’s only GHR-validated Advanced Hypnotherapy Practitioner, Paul possesses a substantial breadth and depth of knowledge in various areas of psychotherapy and hypnosis, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), counselling, and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP).
In addition to his expertise in hypnotherapy, Paul is a certified coach, having gained full registration status with the esteemed Association for Coaching (MAC). He has built a reputation as an innovative and creative practitioner, effectively addressing both clinical and non-clinical issues. With professional qualifications in hypnotherapy, NLP, coaching, smoking cessation, and counselling, Paul’s dynamic approach is both authentic and engaging. His passion for facilitating personal growth motivates and inspires clients, empowering them to understand and implement the key factors necessary for achieving and sustaining measurable change. His solution-focused methodology is informed by the latest neuroscientific research and evidence-based psychology.
As co-director of Lewis Psychology, Paul leverages his extensive experience in business development, sales, marketing, and management to maintain the company’s high standard of services. Prior to his role at Lewis Psychology, he founded and led a niche psychology company, successfully establishing a worldwide customer base. Paul’s business acumen adds a commercial edge to Lewis Psychology, as he plays an active role in the development and delivery of services from conception to evaluation.
An award-winning social entrepreneur and business leader, Paul states, “I use my commercial experience to develop business opportunities that enable us to grow and magnify our social impact. I’m proud to be co-director of a well-respected business that has ethical principles at its core.”
Joanne Chhachhia
Joanne holds a degree in psychology and a BACP-accredited postgraduate diploma in counselling. She has also completed specialised training in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) through the Association of Psychological Therapies (APT). Over the years, Joanne has honed her knowledge and skills by delivering front-line services in an acute private hospital setting, addressing a variety of complex psychological health conditions. Additionally, she is skilled in facilitating therapeutic groups.
At Lewis Psychology, Joanne works with both private and corporate clients, tackling a wide range of issues such as bereavement, depression, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, anger, and stress. She has a particular interest in trauma and its effects on the nervous system, understanding how traumatic experiences can lead to dysregulation. This dysregulation can manifest in various ways, including heightened anxiety, emotional numbness, and difficulty in regulating emotions. Joanne employs therapeutic techniques to help clients recognise the signs of dysregulation and teaches them strategies to restore balance, fostering a sense of safety and stability in their lives.
Joanne is especially drawn to third-wave approaches to therapy, including Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT). These methodologies emphasise mindfulness, self-compassion, and emotional regulation, equipping clients with practical tools to manage their emotions and foster healthier relationships with themselves and others. Joanne believes that integrating these approaches allows her to offer a more holistic and effective therapeutic experience.
Dedicated to creating a safe, trusting, and collaborative environment, Joanne empowers clients to explore sensitive material and enhance their quality of life. Embodying the humanistic values of counselling, she focuses on personal meaning and relational understanding. Her therapeutic approach is integrative, combining humanistic principles with concepts from DBT, CFT, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Joanne’s therapeutic process is informed by an evolving formulation, developed through a shared exploration and understanding of each client’s unique presenting difficulties. By incorporating these third-wave approaches, she helps clients cultivate self-compassion, resilience, and the skills necessary to navigate their emotional landscapes more effectively.
Rehanna Kauser
Rehanna holds a degree in psychology, a postgraduate certificate in counselling psychology, and a postgraduate diploma in psychological counselling. She is accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and registered with the British Psychological Society (BPS). Committed to continuous professional development, Rehanna returned to university as a mature student to pursue her doctorate in counselling psychology, and she is currently in her final year, expecting to complete her doctorate very soon.
Trained in a wide variety of psychological models, including Person-Centred Therapy (PCT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Existential Phenomenology, Rehanna employs an integrative approach in her practice. This ensures that counselling is tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual, empowering them to achieve their specific goals.
Rehanna has gained valuable experience working in third-sector organisations, the NHS, and private practice. Her diverse background enables her to work effectively with clients from various backgrounds, ages, cultures, and diagnoses. She has extensive experience addressing issues such as bereavement, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and relationship difficulties.
A key focus of Rehanna’s practice is the therapeutic relationship, which she cultivates to create a climate of acceptance, containment, and safety. In this supportive environment, clients feel more comfortable discussing their concerns and exploring problematic thoughts and processes related to their relationships with themselves, others, and the world.
Rehanna fosters a collaborative approach toward change, empowering clients to take an active role in their therapeutic journey.
Deborah Williams
Deborah holds a master’s degree in Psychotherapeutic Counselling accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is a registered member of the BACP. She collaborates closely with her clients, offering a flexible approach that accommodates both short-term and long-term therapy.
In her practice, Deborah provides a warm, non-judgmental, and safe counselling environment, allowing clients the time and space to openly discuss their difficulties. Her previous experience includes managing a counselling department in a hospice setting, where she supported individuals and families during some of their most challenging times. Additionally, her work delivering counselling to staff in an Occupational Health setting has equipped her with the skills to address a wide range of emotional and psychological needs. This diverse background enables Deborah to work effectively with clients facing various issues, including bereavement, living with illness, anxiety, stress, depression, low self-esteem, anger, and trauma.
Deborah draws upon various therapeutic modalities from her training, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Attachment Therapy, and Systemic Therapy, tailoring her approach to meet the unique needs of each client.
Valuing equality and fairness, Deborah is committed to providing high-quality counselling. She creates a calm therapeutic atmosphere where clients can explore, discover, and develop strategies to enhance their well-being.
Jo Gibson
Jo holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy and is a registered member of the United Kingdom Council for psychotherapy (UKCP). She trained at the prestigious Sherwood Psychotherapy Training Institute. Jo’s approach to psychotherapy is grounded in humanistic principles, with a strong belief that human relationships are fundamental to development and healing. She integrates key theories such as attachment theory, object relations, transactional analysis, psychosocial theory, human development, and trauma-informed neuroscience.
In her trauma-informed work, Jo applies the latest neuroscientific insights to help clients understand how trauma impacts the brain and body. Trauma can cause dysregulation of the nervous system, leading to heightened emotional responses and difficulty processing distressing experiences. Jo works to create a safe and secure environment where clients can gradually process trauma, helping to restore balance in the brain’s stress-response system. By understanding the neurobiology of trauma, Jo helps individuals regain a sense of safety, agency, and connection, promoting long-term healing and emotional resilience.
Before joining Lewis Psychology, Jo spent several years providing psychotherapy to survivors of sexual abuse. Her work included helping clients navigate the emotional aftermath of abuse, develop healthier relationships, and rebuild a sense of self-worth. This profound experience informs her practice today, where she continues to offer empathetic and tailored support to those dealing with the effects of trauma.
Jo works with a wide range of presentations, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, self-esteem issues, and life transitions. She tailors therapeutic interventions to meet the unique needs of each individual, providing a compassionate and holistic approach to healing and personal growth.
Emily Yates
Emily holds a degree in Humanistic and Integrative Counselling from the prestigious Sherwood Institute and is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). With extensive experience across various organisational contexts, including private practice and the charity sector, she effectively addresses a complex range of issues, such as anxiety disorders, depression, trauma, suicidal ideation, self-harm, and sexual violence.
Adopting an integrative approach to therapy, Emily utilises clinically tested psychological treatments, drawing on methodologies such as Person-Centred Theory, Gestalt Psychotherapy, Attachment Theory, Object Relations Theory, and Polyvagal Theory. This diverse toolkit allows her to tailor her practice to meet the unique needs of each client, ensuring a personalised and impactful therapeutic experience.
Emily is deeply committed to continuous professional development, consistently seeking to enhance her clinical thinking and practice through ongoing training and education. She believes that adapting her work through the acquisition of new knowledge and experiences is essential for effective therapy and positive client outcomes. Her dedication to learning not only enriches her own practice but also empowers her clients to engage in their healing journeys with confidence and resilience.
Charlotte Elizabeth
Charlotte holds a degree in criminology and psychology, complemented by a Master’s degree in psychotherapeutic counselling. As a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), she is committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards in her professional practice.
Charlotte’s diverse professional background includes valuable experience in private practice, public institutions, and third-sector organizations. This rich tapestry of experience has equipped her with the skills necessary to address a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges. She has successfully supported clients facing issues such as depression, anxiety, domestic violence, relationship difficulties, self-esteem concerns, bereavement, trauma, and cultural complexities.
Grounded in a comprehensive understanding of various therapeutic modalities—including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), person-centred therapy, attachment theory, and psychodynamic therapy—Charlotte adopts a flexible, multidimensional approach to therapy. This adaptability allows her to tailor her methods to meet both short-term and long-term therapeutic goals, ensuring that clients receive personalized support.
At the core of Charlotte’s practice is her unwavering commitment to creating a warm, safe, and non-judgmental environment. She believes that such a supportive space enables clients to explore their thoughts and feelings openly, fostering personal growth and the development of new perspectives and behaviors. Charlotte is passionate about guiding individuals as they navigate their emotional landscapes, empowering them to achieve meaningful change and enhance their overall well-being.
Pauline Maddison
Pauline brings over 40 years of extensive clinical experience to her role as an individual and group psychotherapist. She began her career as a mental health nurse in 1986, a foundation that deeply informs her current therapeutic practice. Pauline holds a Master’s degree in psychotherapy from the esteemed Metanoia Institute in London and is a registered psychotherapist with the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). Additionally, she is a full member of the Institute of Group Analysis (IGA).
Throughout her professional journey, Pauline has developed a diverse proficiency in addressing a wide spectrum of emotional and interpersonal difficulties. Her expertise includes working with anxiety disorders, depression, stress, bereavement, trauma, sexual and emotional abuse, identity issues, anger, and interpersonal challenges.
Pauline emphasises a collaborative and interactive approach, providing a confidential, neutral, and safe space for each client. Recognising that individuals experience life and its challenges uniquely, she adapts her therapeutic methods to meet the specific needs of each person. Her practice is informed by systemic, psychodynamic, and cognitive analytic therapy (CAT), with a particular interest in attachment theory and the impact of early experiences of loss on adult relationships.
At the core of Pauline’s therapeutic philosophy is the belief that every individual has the potential for self-development and growth. She believes this can be achieved through genuine trust, self-knowledge, understanding, and a sense of responsibility. Pauline employs a variety of techniques rooted in a psychodynamic perspective, drawing from both her professional training and personal life experiences to support clients on their journey toward healing and personal transformation.
Chloe Dubocquet
Chloe holds a degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Counselling. As a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), she adheres to the highest ethical standards in her practice.
Chloe employs an integrative approach to counselling, combining techniques from cognitive-behavioural, humanistic, and psychodynamic therapies. This flexibility allows her to tailor therapeutic plans to meet the unique needs of each individual, taking into account the specific nature of their concerns.
With experience in diverse settings including the NHS, charity organisations, and private practice, Chloe has worked with a wide range of clients presenting with issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and loss. Her broad experience equips her to understand and address the complexities of each client’s situation.
At the core of Chloe’s practice is her commitment to providing a safe, warm, and non-judgmental space for self-exploration. She believes that this supportive environment fosters trust, enabling clients to delve into their feelings and experiences more freely. Chloe is passionate about empowering individuals to gain insights, develop coping strategies, and work towards meaningful change in their lives.
Through her compassionate and skilled approach, Chloe aims to help clients navigate their challenges, cultivate resilience, and ultimately enhance their overall well-being.
Charlie Hatton
Charlotte, known as Charlie, is an integrative practitioner holding a postgraduate diploma in psychotherapeutic counselling. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Embracing a pluralistic ethos, Charlie believes that different therapeutic approaches resonate with different individuals at various times, allowing her to tailor her practice to each client’s unique needs.
Charlie works collaboratively with her clients, employing a diverse range of approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), humanistic techniques, and attachment-narrative therapy. Her special interests include complex trauma and autonomic dysregulation. In her work with clients who have experienced complex trauma, Charlie focuses on understanding how repeated or prolonged traumatic experiences can impact emotional regulation, self-identity, and interpersonal relationships. She educates clients on polyvagal theory, highlighting how the body’s autonomic nervous system responds to trauma and stress, and teaches mindfulness and self-regulation techniques to help clients regain a sense of safety and control.
In addition to her focus on trauma, Charlie has experience working with neurodivergence, chronic conditions, and attachment issues. Before joining Lewis Psychology, she provided counselling for staff at University Hospitals of North Midlands, where she supported NHS employees facing a variety of challenges, including depression, anxiety, and interpersonal difficulties.
Charlie is committed to fostering a safe and supportive environment for her clients, helping them explore their experiences and develop strategies for meaningful change. Through her compassionate and adaptable approach, she empowers clients to navigate their therapeutic journey effectively.
Angela Ranson
lAngela Ranson is a qualified individual and couple counsellor and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). As a mature therapist in her 60s, she brings over 40 years of extensive experience, offering a depth of understanding that comes from decades of dedicated practice. Throughout her career, Angela has worked in various roles across the private, public, and charity sectors, building a wealth of knowledge that allows her to connect with clients on a profound level. Angela has worked as a counselor at institutions such as the University NHS Trust Sexual Health Services, supporting individuals through complex emotional and mental health challenges related to sexual health. Her role at West Mercia Women’s Aid involved helping survivors of domestic abuse regain control of their lives, offering trauma-informed care to rebuild confidence and self-esteem. Additionally, she provided psychological support at the Headway Brain Injury Unit, assisting individuals with brain injuries and their families as they adjusted to new circumstances. Her work as a counselor associate in private practice and the charity sector has further enriched her experience, giving her a well-rounded perspective across diverse counseling environments.
Earlier in her career, Angela served as the first point of contact for clients at Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Trust, where she conducted comprehensive psychological assessments to ensure each client received personalized and effective care.
Angela is known for her down-to-earth, empathetic, and non-judgmental approach, creating a safe and supportive space for clients to explore their emotions and experiences. She is well-versed in several therapeutic models, with particular interests in Transactional Analysis (TA), Schema Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and psychoanalysis. With a career spanning four decades, Angela is trained in numerous counseling and psychotherapy techniques, offering an integrative approach tailored to suit each client’s unique needs.
