Serena Jones
Therapist
Dr Serena is a Specialist Clinical Psychologist with several years’ experience of working in the NHS and private sector, as well as charity organisations. Dr Serena is passionate about supporting children, adolescents, and their families through life’s challenges. She specialises in working with young people experiencing emotional, behavioural, or neurodevelopmental difficulties, offering a safe and compassionate space where they can feel seen, heard, and understood.
Dr Serena aims to work collaboratively to help young people build resilience, make sense of their experiences, and thrive. She believes in the power of connection, creativity, and curiosity in the therapeutic process. Her approach is gentle, collaborative, and grounded in admiration for each individual’s unique story and strengths.
Dr Serena is deeply committed to practising in a culturally sensitive and inclusive way, valuing and respecting the diverse backgrounds, identities, and experiences of the young people and families she works with. Dr Serena’s goal is not only to help young people to feel better, but to equip them, and those who care for them, with tools that foster long-term wellbeing.
If you’d like to meet Dr Serena prior to booking therapy, please book a free 15 minute consultation slot on this website to ask any questions.
Experience
Dr Serena is trained in several evidence-based therapeutic approaches, often drawing from
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion-Focused therapy (CFT), Acceptance and
Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour therapy (DBT) and Narrative therapy.
She favours an integrated approach to facilitate person-centred interventions, that are in keeping with
the young person’s goals. Dr Serena has ample experience of working with children in early years.
Settings, and during her doctoral training, worked within the National Specialist Attachment and
Trauma team at Great Ormond Street Hospital, and the UK’s leading charity for children with brain
injury, The Children’s Trust.
Specialties
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Parents, Children and Adolescents
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Anxiety, including Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Panic Attacks, Health Anxiety, and
Phobias -
Depression and Low Mood
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Challenging Behaviour
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Stress and Trauma including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
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Self-Esteem and Confidence
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Anger and Emotion Management
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Loneliness and Isolation
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Sleep Difficulties
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Learning Disabilities
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Autism Spectrum Conditions and Learning Difficulties
Education
2021-2024
Royal Holloway
London
2011-2013
Cardiff University
2021
2017
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy)
Bachelors Degree in Education & Psychology (BA) British Psychological Society (BPS)
ADOS-2 Trained
Attention Autism Level 1 &