About me

Dr Jill Williams Executive Coach Psychologist. Burnout Coach

Dr Jill Williams - Chartered Psychologist, Executive Coach

I've had a psychology career spanning over 25 years, including a doctorate specialising in human motivation and emotion.

Following my PhD, I worked as a university psychology lecturer at a top UK university. This included a significant amount of time supporting students in both study and career development.

My own burnout experience prompted me to seek a more rewarding and sustainable way to use my knowledge and skills.

I then trained in counselling and initially worked within the NHS. Then in 2018, ReThink Therapy, my private practice, was born. This allows me to provide the kind of flexible, quality service I can take pride in.

I take an up-to-date, evidence-based approach to my work. Until 2019 I still taught mental health and neurobiology with The Open University and I'm committed to my own lifelong learning. I’m passionate about sharing evidence-based, psychological help that changes lives.

In 2025-6 I am extending my face-to-face practice to include my Uptrained Brain program - a transformational course for professionals.

As well as having the knowledge and skills to help you avoid, or recover from, burnout, I also have my own experience of severe burnout and recovery in 2014. (And if a psychologist can burn out, anyone can!) Although everyone's story of burnout will be different, you can be sure that I'll understand how you're feeling, as well as knowing where to start on your unique path to recovery. You can hear me being interviewed on various podcasts and quoted in media articles here.

My approach to overcoming work stress & burnout

I'm a Chartered Psychologist and Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society (BPS), and also a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I'm committed to working safely, ethically and confidentially.

When my Uptrained Brain online program is established, my aim is to run a socially responsible organisation, offering free or heavily discounted rates to the public sector workers most at risk of burnout - NHS workers and teachers.

My approach

Key qualifications

Batchelor of Science (Hons) Psychology (2001)

Master of Science Psychology (2003)

Doctorate (PhD) in Psychology (2010)

Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling (2016)

Diploma in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (2017-9)

Level 6 Forensic Counselling and Psychology (2018)

Theory and Practice of Compassion-Focussed Therapy (2020) - Introductory and Advanced

CFT promotes well-being by focusing on the self-criticism (inner critic) and related behaviours (people pleasing, perfectionism, over-working) that underlies much stress and mental health problems. For people experiencing severe self-criticism or imposter syndrome, this can be a more appropriate and effective therapy than Cognitive Behaviour Therapy alone.

Key additional training

Compassion-Focussed Therapy for Staff Support
Attendance at the 2024 Compassionate Mind International Conference
Media production psychology: Working in broadcasting, film and drama
CBT for non-clinical everyday issues in the workplace, such as Imposter Syndrome, Procrastination & Perfectionism.
CBT for General Anxiety and Social Anxiety,
CBT for depression, unhelpful rumination and low self-esteem
Trauma-focussed CBT

*CBT = Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

In addition to my experience in teaching online, I have also carried out considerable extra training in delivering psychological services online.

About me

Dr Jill Williams - Chartered Psychologist, Executive Coach

Key qualifications

Batchelor of Science (Hons) Psychology (2001)

Master of Science Psychology (2003)

Doctorate (PhD) in Psychology (2010)

Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling (2016)

Level 6 Forensic Counselling and Psychology (2018)

Key additional training

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