Our Team

Robert DeStefano

Robert is a UKCP accredited psychotherapist and is the Clinical Lead at Lighthouse Clinic. Robert studied Philosophy and Humanities at Rider University (USA) and began his psychotherapeutic training in 1999. He has trained in many psychotherapeutic modalities over the years. At present, Robert uses the Internal Family Systems model, having certificates in both Level 1 and Level 2 in IFS. Internal Family Systems is a completely different perspective in psychotherapy and offers the possibility of healing for all levels of human trauma and its many manifestations. Robert works with such presentations as Depression, Anxiety (including Social Anxiety and Health Anxiety), OCD (including 'Real' or 'Pure' O), Personality Disorders, Developmental Trauma, Body Dysmorphia, ADHD, Attachment trauma, Addictions/Substance misuse (including food issues), Bi-polar Disorder, and Panic.

Robert believes that each of us are unique, thus he tries to let his clients teach him about themselves. Robert creates an environment of compassion and curiosity where his clients can learn about themselves, free from judgement. Robert cares deeply for his clients and he believes that each client deserves the best he can offer. He has worked in private practice and in the NHS.

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Jen McKenna

Jen McKenna is a UKCP registered Psychotherapist who trained at Metanoia Institute in London. She practiced psychotherapy within the NHS for several years before establishing a private practice, then joined the Lighthouse clinic in 2016.

With an MSc in Gestalt psychotherapy from Middlesex University she is particularly interested in how experience – traumatic or otherwise – is embodied and utilises a relational approach to bring about change. Jen has considerable experience working with people dealing with a range of issues including: anxiety and depression, bereavement, relationship issues, overcoming trauma, chronic illness, anger management, low self-worth, obsessive compulsive patterns, addictions, problems with food, traversing life-changing decisions such as divorce or career changes, suicidal thoughts, and self-harm.

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Philip Braham

Philip is a BACP registered humanistic integrative Counsellor and UKCP registered Psychotherapist who has been practicing since 2020. He draws from a variety of theories to work relationally with each client, incorporating aspects of attachment and development, transactional analysis, and gestalt, with a basis in neuroscience and the felt experience.

Previously Philip studied law and worked as a professional photographer, and a consultant for creative professionals, from graduates to CEOs. He also spent a number of years helping long-term unemployed people to achieve their goals, as well as working with people with disabilities. He brings this life experience to work creatively with clients from all backgrounds and differing circumstances. His belief is that a positive outcome for every individual can be reached through a compassionate relationship, grounded in honesty and mutual respect.

Philip has worked with clients experiencing life-changing events, depression, trauma, anxiety, bereavement, chronic illness, relational difficulties, identity discomfort, dependency issues, neurodivergence and work related problems, as well as adult adoptees and those who have experienced  difficult childhoods. Other clients come with a less specific need, and are seeking a greater understanding of themselves and their place in life. He welcomes people of colour, across cultures and all forms of spirituality, as well as those who are neurodiverse and people who identify as LGBTQIA+

Philips personal website is https://psychotherapy.work

Philip Braham

www.psychotherapy.work

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Annzella Gregg

Annzella is a fully qualified psychotherapist registered with UKCP. She has been practising psychotherapy for over 20 years.Her original training was in Transpersonal Psychotherapy. Since then she has followed her interest in various forms of psychological healing which includes Jungian dreamwork and Fairytales, Focusing, Meditation and Mindfulness, the latter being an ongoing personal practice and development. 

“As soon as you are true yourself, you will know how to live”. Goethe

Annzella has recently completed training in Internal Family Systems, and assists on their training programmes and run Introductory workshops on IFS. Bessel Van der Kolk, one of the world’s leading experts in trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, views IFS as the best model for working with trauma and complex PTSD. IFS works well with any type of mindfulness practice. Mindfulness allows us to survey our inner landscape with compassion and curiosity and can actively help us to make wise decisions to steer our lives in the right direction.IFS helps us to access that wise and knowing self-leadership.

Annzella is the only fully trained IFS practitioner in Wales. IFS is an effective and practical way to treat trauma and is one of the fastest-growing therapeutic models in the field today. When we think about a traumatic experience our physical and emotional reactions are often overwhelming. This can make it difficult to treat when using therapies that rely solely on talking. Trauma affects not just our thinking and emotions but also our bodies.

For more information on IFS see: https://www.selfleadership.org 
Annzella also works with couples and offers supervision and training and will work via Skype or zoom.
You can visit Annzella's website here: link

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Nicola Destefano

Nicola DeStefano

Nicola is a fully qualified humanistic psychotherapist accredited  by the United Kingdom Council of Psychotherapy (UKCP). Nicola's educational background has reflected her ongoing interest and curiosity in human psychological development, and she holds a BA (Hons) in Early Education and English that led to a variety of teaching roles. Nicola also pursued her interest in pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting by becoming a birth support worker (Doula). This work led to a desire to support the psychological demands of parenting which prompted Nicola to train as a psychotherapist. She holds an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy (MSc equivalent) from the Welsh Psychotherapy Institute, and was awarded a distinction.

Nicola's experience at Lighthouse Clinic involves working with those with relationship problems, bereavement, retirement, divorce, anxiety, depression, chronic illness, identity, sexuality, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), developmental trauma, autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), eating disorders, self-harm, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), addictions, and personality disorders. She has a strong belief in the power of providing a safe trusting therapeutic relationship for bringing about positive change. Nicola provides a safe space to explore purpose and meaning in relationships, work, family, culture, and spirituality, especially when our ever-changing world can feel overwhelming, confusing, and sometimes frightening. Her integrative approach draws upon several psychotherapy models to offer a treatment tailored to the specific needs of her clients. This includes, but is not limited to, Gestalt, Transactional Analysis, and Sensorimotor psychotherapy. She is informed by research, attending conferences, workshops and lectures, personal experience and remaining ever aware of the latest developments in the field.

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Psychiatric Services

Lighthouse Clinic works with Consultant Psychiatrist Tayyeb Tahir for any who require psychiatric reviews and assessments.

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