About
Jodi Allen is a experienced art psychotherapist with nearly 2 decades of expertise in mental health and wellbeing. Currently working at Priory as a child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) psychotherapist, she holds a master’s degree in art therapy, along with diplomas in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and rational emotive behavioural therapy (REBT). Her approach integrates psychodynamic principles, CBT and trauma-informed care.
Jodi often utilises this integrative approach, adapting various therapeutic models to suit the needs and preferences of each client.
Jodi's training includes certifications in complex trauma, play therapy and dyadic parent-child therapy. She is particularly focused on supporting clients with adverse childhood experiences, behavioural challenges, autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attachment difficulties, offering practical management strategies for both clients and parents.
Symptoms that CBT and art therapy could help manage:
- Anxiety and panic attacks
- Depression and low mood
- Trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Behavioural issues (for example, aggression and impulsivity)
- Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Phobias and irrational fears
- Self-esteem and body image issues
- Stress and burnout
- Emotional dysregulation
- Attachment and relationship difficulties #
- Autism-related challenges (for example, social communication issues)
Position at Priory
Jodi Allen is a psychotherapist who has been working at Priory for a year, with prior experience at the Priory earlier in her career. She brings nearly 2 decades of expertise in mental health and wellbeing.
Jodi is a registered member of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT), maintaining the highest standards in her practice.
Training
- MA in Art Therapy - Hertfordshire University
- Diploma in CBT - accredited online continuous professional development (CPD) provider
- Diploma in OCD Awareness - Centre of Excellence, accredited CPD provider
- Diploma in REBT - Centre of Excellence, accredited CPD provider
- Play Therapy – Level 3, Academy for Distance Learning
- Diploma in Arts Therapy – Self Healing - BAAT
- Complex Trauma and Art Therapy - BAAT
- Dyadic Parent-Child Therapy – Level 1, BAAT
- Art Therapy with Groups of Children, BAAT
- Mindfulness-Based Art Therapy, BAAT