Bath CYP Psychology Service
Clinical Psychology Service for Children, Young People and Parents
Psychological therapy helps children to cope with difficulties such as anxiety and depression
Psychological therapy helps children to cope with difficulties such as anxiety and depression
Psychological therapy helps children to cope with difficulties such as anxiety and depression
Psychological therapy helps children to cope with difficulties such as anxiety and depression
About us
Dr Catherine Lane (Director)
Clinical Psychologist
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B.Sc. Psychology & Sociology, University of Bath (1995)
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PsychD Clinical Psychology, University of Surrey (2000)
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Chartered Psychologist, Member of British Psychological Society (BPS)
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Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC) registered
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BABCP accredited Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapist
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DBT accreditation Level 2
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Postgraduate certificate in supervision (2014)
Dr Jenny Smerdon (Director)
Clinical Psychologist
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B.Sc. Psychology,
University of Loughborough
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PsychD Clinical Psychology,
University of Southampton
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Chartered Psychologist, Member of British Psychological Society
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Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC) registered
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BABCP accredited Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapist
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Postgraduate certificate in supervision
Catherine has over 25 years post-qualification experience of working with children, young people and parents as a Clinical Psychologist in the NHS. This has included working in CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health) services with children and young people experiencing mental health problems (such as anxiety and depression); in paediatric services working with children and young people with physical health problems and long term conditions which are impacting on their emotional wellbeing; and in private practice. She is also experienced in working with parents and families and addressing difficulties in relationships.
Catherine is passionate about helping young people achieve their potential by improving their emotional and psychological wellbeing, using evidence-based psychological therapies. She has extensive experience of working with a wide range of difficulties including anxiety, phobias, panic disorder, trauma/ post traumatic stress disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, bereavement/ loss, low self-esteem, adjustment difficulties, and pain/ fatigue. Catherine specialises in using cognitive behavioural therapy, but incorporates other models such as systemic therapy, narrative therapy, mindfulness, compassion-focussed therapy, and dialectical behaviour therapy where this is appropriate. Her warm, empathic and supportive approach focuses on developing a trusting and collaborative relationship with young people and their families within which change can then take place.
Catherine has offered consultation to a range of other professionals. She is also an experienced supervisor and trainer, having offered specialist CBT tutoring and supervision to trainees at Reading University for a number of years.
Jenny is a highly experienced clinical psychologist. Since qualifying 25 years ago she has worked in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) before moving into the field of paediatrics where she is currently working. She is also a supervisor with Reading University, training CAMHS professionals in cognitive behavioural therapy with children and young people.
Jenny thoroughly enjoys her work and has a variety of experience working with anxiety disorders (including social anxiety, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and phobias); depression; obsessive compulsive disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder. She also specialises in bereavement work.
She is accredited with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) as a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist and uses other therapies including systemic (she is trained to intermediate level in Family Therapy), narrative, and mindfulness according to the individual or family she is working with. She also trained in EMDR. Jenny enjoys working with whole families as well as individuals and can also offer support in parenting and work with adults.
As well as therapy, Jenny is an experienced supervisor and welcomes opportunities to teach skills-development and other topics relevant to clinical psychology practice.
Dr Charlotte Peters (Associate)
Clinical Psychologist
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BSc Psychology, University of Durham
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MSc Clinical Mental Health Sciences, University College London (UCL)
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DClinPsych Clinical Psychology -University of Bath
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​Chartered Psychologist, Member of British Psychological Society (BPS)
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Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC) registered
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BABCP accredited Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapist
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Foundation in Systemic Theory and Practice (Association of Family Therapy)
Katrina Bennett (Associate)
Art Psychotherapist
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MA Art Therapy, Goldsmiths University of London and LASALLE College of the Arts, Singapore
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Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC) registered
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Art Psychotherapist, British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT)
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BA (Hons) Graphic Design, Bath Spa University
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MSc Management & Marketing, University of Bath
Charlotte has extensive experience working across the lifespan, from neonatal care to older adults, and has a particular passion for working with children and young people. Her current NHS role in Paediatric and CAMHS services, in addition to her work with the Bath CYP Psychology service, means that she is well-accustomed to working with various presenting difficulties in this client group. These challenges include, but are not exclusive to, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, bereavement, low mood, anxiety, low self-esteem, long-term physical health conditions and adjustment difficulties. Charlotte is also able to support with parenting in the context of complex physical and mental health difficulties, as well as bereavement. Charlotte also enjoys working with older young people as they navigate similar challenges.
Charlotte is accredited with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) as a cognitive behavioural psychotherapist and uses other therapies, including systemic (she is trained to foundation level in family therapy).
Charlotte has a particular interest in working with trauma-related difficulties. Charlotte adopts an integrative approach and tailors evidence-based therapies to the individual or family that she is working with (including CBT, CFT, ACT, and systemic modalities). She works relationally and prioritises building a safe and supportive working relationship with those that she works with.
Katrina is an HCPC‑registered Art Psychotherapist experienced in working with children, young people and adults across the UK and Asia. In Singapore she provided individual and group art psychotherapy in a leading independent school for pupils aged 4–18. In the UK she has worked within the NHS in an acute inpatient psychiatric setting and as a member of a multidisciplinary community mental health team, delivering individual and group art psychotherapy to adults with complex and enduring mental health difficulties. Katrina is experienced in both short‑term and long‑term interventions, complex presentations, and multi‑agency collaboration.
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Katrina offers a safe and confidential space for children and young people to explore their difficulties through art psychotherapy with a gentle, integrative approach that also includes mindfulness and compassion focussed therapy where appropriate. Her clinical practice is person‑centred, trauma-informed and grounded in psychodynamic principles.
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Katrina uses a broad range of art and psycho‑educational materials to deliver an evidence‑based, developmentally appropriate, and responsive approach tailored to each child or young person’s needs. In art psychotherapy the creative process is used as a primary mode of expression and reflection; clients do not need artistic skill, as the emphasis is on the process rather than the product. Through creating and reflecting on artwork, children and young people can process difficult memories and experiences in a safe and contained way, build trust with the therapist, and develop insight and coping strategies in an age‑appropriate manner.
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Katrina supports young people presenting with low mood, anxiety, poor self‑esteem, loss, relationship and identity difficulties, self-harming behaviours, disordered eating and complex post-traumatic stress disorder. She has a particular interest in working with neurodivergent children where creative methods can offer alternative routes to expression and communication.