Dr Alan Hebben-Wadey is a highly experienced Clinical Psychologist in Eastbourne, therapist, clinical lecturer, trainer and supervisor. He offers face-to-face appointments in Eastbourne and online appointments.
He has more than 20 years’ experience working in psychology and mental health and qualified as a Clinical Psychologist in 2011.
Alan works with individuals, couples and families experiencing psychological distress, relationship difficulties, trauma and complex life circumstances. He has particular expertise in helping people with trauma and post-traumatic stress and in supporting people experiencing the psychological effects of long-term health conditions and other physical health difficulties.
His approach combines evidence-based psychological therapy with warmth, authenticity and practical guidance. Alan works collaboratively, tailoring therapy to each person’s experiences, circumstances, needs and goals.
He aims to provide a respectful therapeutic environment in which people can feel understood, develop greater insight and make meaningful and lasting changes in their lives.
Alan works with people experiencing a wide range of psychological, emotional, relationship and health-related difficulties. These include:
He is also experienced in helping people whose difficulties are complex or interconnected. For example, emotional distress may occur alongside physical health problems, relationship or family pressures, difficulties at work or significant changes in a person’s life.
As a Clinical Psychologist, Alan can consider these different areas together and develop an individual psychological understanding of what may be contributing to the difficulties and what might help.
Dr Alan Hebben-Wadey has substantial experience helping people who have experienced trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) 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, (EMDR), alongside other evidence-based psychological approaches.
Alan has particular expertise in Clinical Health Psychology and in understanding the complex relationship between between physical health, emotional wellbeing and quality of life.
He spent many years working in specialist NHS services supporting people living with persistent pain, diabetes, cardiac conditions, neurological disorders and other long-term or complex health conditions.
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 people 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.
Alan’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.
Alan 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. He works at a pace that takes account of each person’s needs and readiness for change, combining empathy and careful listening with practical psychological guidance.
Therapy with Alan may help people:
Alan’s aim is to help people 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, East Sussex, on Mondays and Tuesdays. Daytime and some evening appointments may be available.
Alan also provides online Clinical Psychology and 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 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 Aviva, AXA Health, Bupa, Cigna Healthcare, VitalityHealth, WPA, Allianz Partners, Alliance Health Corporate, Healix Healthcare Services, Simplyhealth, Standard Life Healthcare, The Exeter and Trust in Health.
If you are planning to fund therapy through private medical insurance, please check with your insurer before arranging an appointment. Your insurer may require an authorisation or claim number, may limit the number of appointments covered, or may require a GP referral. An excess or personal contribution may also apply.
Please contact National Clinical Psychology Service to check Alan’s availability and provide any relevant insurance and authorisation details.
Alongside his therapeutic work, Dr Alan Hebben-Wadey provides clinical supervision, specialist training and psychologically informed consultation.
He has extensive experience supporting Clinical Psychologists, Trainee Clinical Psychologists, therapists, health and social care professionals, multidisciplinary teams, educational services, organisations and senior leaders.
Alan has designed and led services within the NHS, supported multidisciplinary teams and advised organisations on psychologically complex situations. His areas of experience include trauma and psychological distress, mental health and emotional wellbeing, resilience, workplace stress, professional communication, long-term health conditions, integrated physical and mental healthcare and working with clinical complexity.
His training style is practical and accessible, translating psychological theory and research into clear ideas and usable strategies.
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 the teaching, training, research and supervision of future Clinical Psychologists. His specialist academic interests include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, long-term physical health conditions, Clinical Health Psychology and working with clinical complexity.
Alan is also a published researcher and has supervised doctoral research. His academic background enables him to critically evaluate psychological research and apply relevant evidence 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)
Alan holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, an MSc in Health Psychology and a BSc (Hons) in Experimental Psychology. He is an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and an HCPC-registered Practitioner Psychologist, registration PYL27188. He qualified as a Clinical Psychologist in 2011.
If you are looking for a Clinical Psychologist in Eastbourne or East Sussex, or would like to arrange online psychological therapy with Dr Alan Hebben-Wadey, please contact National Clinical Psychology Service to ask about his availability.
Please let us know whether you are seeking individual therapy, couples or family therapy, or therapy funded through private medical insurance.
Request a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss whether an appointment with Dr Alan Hebben-Wadey may be suitable for you.
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Alan is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC PYL27188) and the ICO (ZA198457).
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