Dr Jacqui Farrants

Information:
Specialism:	I specialise in Counselling Psychology training, practice and research. My main interests include working with trauma, including post-traumatic stress and adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse. I am also interested in the paranormal from a sceptical viewpoint.
Teaching:	Postgraduate: Counselling Psychology - personal and professional development; clinical and research supervision
Location:	Social Sciences building, Room D426
Tel:	020 7040 0172
Fax:	020 7040 8580
Email:	j.farrants@city.ac.uk
Office Hours:	Tues-Friday on site or email for appointment
Administration:	Head of Department

Dr Jacqui Farrants studied psychology part time as a mature student at the University of East London. She then went on ro complete a MSc, Post MSc and DPsych in Counselling Psychology at City University London, whilst also working in a variety of adult mental health services in Essex and East London.

Whilst practising as a counselling psychologist, Jacqui worked in community mental health teams and primary care, providing specialist services to those with eating disorders and adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse.

Jacqui now works at City University London, where she is head of the psychology department, a lecturer, tutor, and research supervisor.

As a counselling psychologist and academic, Jacqui specialises in training, practice and has a research interest in trauma, post traumatic stress, and adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse. She is also interested in the paranormal from a sceptical viewpoint.

Jacqui is still active in the professional arena, undertaking client work and clinical supervision, as well as sitting on the committee of the British Psychological Society's Division of Counselling Psychology as lead member for training.

Professional Memberships and Academic Positions

Register of Chartered Psychologists, British Psychological Society (BPS membership no: 72589) and accredited member of the Counselling Psychology Division
Training Lead, BPS Division of Counselling Psychology
Peer Reviewer, Editorial Board, BPS Counselling Psychology Review
Member, BPS Training Committee in Counselling Psychology
External Examiner, Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology, University of the West of England
Member Higher Education Authority (HEA)
Member, BPS Coaching Psychology Special Group
Subscriber to The Skeptical Adversaria and The Skeptic Magazine

Publications and presentations

Hackett, A., Palmer, S. and Farrants, J.R. (2009) Phase 1 of an investigation into the levels of stress in United Kingdom hospice services. International Journal of Palliative Nursing, 15 (2) pp 66-72.

Farrants, J. (2009) Working with Trauma: Interpersonal and process issues in therapy for people suffering from the effects of traumatic experience. Saarbrucken: VDM Verlag Dr Muller Aktiengesellschaft & Co. KG.

Gyllensten, K., Palmer, S. and Farrants, J. R (2005) Perceptions of stress interventions in finance organisations: Overcoming resistance towards counselling. Counselling Psychology Quarterly, 18 (1) pp 19-29.

Gyllensten, K., Palmer, S. and Farrants, J. R (2004) The perceptions of work related stress within finance organisations: How managers can influence workplace stress. International Journal of Health Promotion and Education, Vol 42, No 2, pp 37-42.

Farrants, J.R., (2002) A client study of an intervention with a client suffering from intrusive thoughts and traumatic grief. Chapter in Papadopoulos, L, Cross, M.C. and Bor, R.(Eds) Reporting in Counselling and Psychotherapy. A Trainee’s Guide to Preparing Case Studies and Reports. Brunner Routledge, Hove

Farrants, J.R., (2002) Interpersonal and Process Issues in Therapy for People Suffering from the Effects of Traumatic Experience. Unpublished Doctoral Thesis.

Contributor to BPS (2000) Guidelines for psychologists working with clients in contexts in which issues related to recovered memories may arise. The Psychologist, Vol 13, No 5

Farrants, J.R. (1999) Applying Counselling Psychology Principles to working with clients with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder. Paper presented at BPS Division of Counselling Psychology Annual Conference, May 1999.

Farrants, J.R. (1999) The “False Memory” Debate: What Counselling Psychologists need to know about recovered memories of childhood sexual abuse. Poster presentation at BPS Division of Counselling Psychology Annual Conference, May 1999.

Farrants, J.R. (1998) The “False Memory” Debate: A Critical Review of the Research on Recovered Memories of Child Sexual Abuse. Counselling Psychology Quarterly, Vol 11, No 3, pp 229 – 238.