Dr Alan Hebben-Wadey is a highly experienced Clinical Psychologist, therapist, clinical lecturer, trainer and supervisor.
He qualified as a Clinical Psychologist in 2011. He has more than 20 years’ experience working in psychology and mental health.
Dr Hebben-Wadey works with individuals, couples and families experiencing psychological distress, relationship difficulties, trauma and complex life circumstances. He also has extensive specialist experience helping people manage the emotional and psychological effects of physical health conditions.
His approach combines evidence-based psychological therapy with warmth, authenticity and practical guidance. Alan works collaboratively and tailors therapy to each person’s experiences, circumstances, needs and goals.
He aims to provide a respectful therapeutic environment in which clients can feel understood, develop greater insight and make meaningful and lasting changes in their lives.
Dr Alan Hebben-Wadey works with people experiencing a wide range of psychological, emotional, health-related and relationship difficulties, including:
Alan is experienced in helping people whose difficulties are complex or interconnected. This may include people experiencing emotional distress alongside relationship, family, work or physical health problems.
Dr Hebben-Wadey has substantial experience helping people who have experienced trauma, post-traumatic stress and other highly distressing circumstances.
Traumatic experiences can affect mood, sleep, relationships, physical wellbeing and a person’s sense of safety. Some people experience intrusive memories, nightmares, avoidance, guilt, shame, anxiety or a feeling of being constantly on alert.
Alan works carefully and collaboratively, helping clients understand the effects of trauma and develop safer and more flexible ways of responding to difficult memories, emotions and situations.
Where appropriate, he may use Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, commonly known as EMDR, alongside other evidence-based psychological approaches.
Dr Alan Hebben-Wadey has particular expertise in Clinical Health Psychology and in understanding the complex relationship between physical health, emotional wellbeing and quality of life.
He spent many years working in specialist NHS services supporting people with the psychological effects of long-term health conditions. People living with:
Living with a physical health condition can affect many areas of life. People may experience anxiety, low mood, uncertainty, changes in independence, difficulties adjusting to treatment, relationship pressures or a loss of confidence in their body.
Alan helps clients understand how physical symptoms, thoughts, emotions, behaviour, relationships and quality of life can influence one another.
Therapy may help people adjust to changes in their health, manage difficult thoughts and emotions, cope with medical treatment and reconnect with relationships and activities that matter to them.
Dr Hebben-Wadey’s therapeutic approach is compassionate, pragmatic and collaborative.
He draws on a range of evidence-based psychological therapies, including:
Clinical Psychologists are trained to understand difficulties from several psychological perspectives. This allows Alan to integrate different approaches where appropriate and develop therapy around the individual rather than expecting the individual to fit a single therapeutic model.
Alan will discuss his understanding of the difficulties with each client and agree a therapeutic plan with them. The approach used will depend on the person’s experiences, preferences, goals and current circumstances.
Dr Alan Hebben-Wadey aims to create a therapeutic relationship that is warm, thoughtful, practical and professionally supportive.
He recognises that beginning therapy can feel daunting, particularly when someone is experiencing intense distress or discussing difficult experiences for the first time.
Alan works at a pace that takes account of each person’s needs and readiness for change. His approach combines empathy and careful listening with practical psychological guidance.
Therapy with Alan may help clients:
Dr Hebben-Wadey aims to help clients make changes that are personally meaningful and sustainable beyond the end of therapy.
Dr Alan Hebben-Wadey offers psychological therapy to couples and families as well as individual clients.
Relationship-focused therapy can help people explore recurring patterns, understand different perspectives and develop more constructive ways of communicating with one another.
Couples or family therapy may be helpful when people are experiencing:
Alan provides a balanced and collaborative space in which those involved can explore difficulties without assigning blame.
Dr Alan Hebben-Wadey offers face-to-face Clinical Psychology appointments in Eastbourne on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Daytime and some evening appointments may be available.
Alan also provides online therapy appointments. Online appointments may be suitable for people who live farther away, find travel difficult or prefer to attend therapy from home.
Please contact the National Clinical Psychology Service to check Dr Hebben-Wadey’s current availability.
The fee for an individual appointment with Dr Alan Hebben-Wadey is £130 for a 50-minute session.
Fees and appointment lengths for couples, family work, clinical supervision, training or organisational consultation may differ. Please contact us for further details.
Dr Alan Hebben-Wadey is registered with a range of private medical insurers and healthcare funding organisations, including:
If you intend to fund therapy through private medical insurance, please contact your insurer before arranging an appointment.
You may need to:
Registration with an insurer does not necessarily mean that every policy will cover every type of appointment. Insurer panels and individual policy terms may also change.
Please contact the National Clinical Psychology Service to check Dr Hebben-Wadey’s availability and provide the relevant insurance and authorisation details.
Alongside his therapeutic work, Dr Alan Hebben-Wadey provides clinical supervision, specialist training and psychologically informed consultation.
He has experience supporting:
Alan has designed and led services within the NHS, supported multidisciplinary teams and advised senior leaders and organisations on psychologically complex situations.
His areas of training and consultation include:
Alan’s training style is engaging, practical and accessible. He aims to translate complex psychological theory and research into clear ideas and usable strategies for professionals, services and organisations.
Dr Alan Hebben-Wadey is currently Acting Academic Director of the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology programme at the Salomons Institute for Applied Psychology, Canterbury Christ Church University. His substantive position is Clinical and Academic Tutor.
He contributes to curriculum development and to the teaching, training, research and supervision of future Clinical Psychologists.
His specialist teaching includes:
Dr Hebben-Wadey is also a published researcher and has supervised doctoral research.
His academic work enables him to evaluate emerging psychological evidence critically and apply relevant research to his clinical practice, teaching, supervision and consultation.
Whether working with an individual seeking therapy, a couple or family experiencing difficulties, a professional looking for supervision or an organisation requiring training or consultation, Alan brings extensive clinical experience, academic expertise and a warm and practical approach.
Dr Alan Hebben-Wadey, AFHEA, DClinPsy, MSc, BSc (Hons)
To ask about availability for online or face-to-face Clinical Psychology appointments with Dr Alan Hebben-Wadey, please complete our contact form.
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Alan is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC PYL27188) and the ICO (ZA198457).
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