Dr. Jessamy Hibberd
Jessamy Hibberd is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist and author of several books. She regularly speaks on podcasts, radio, to corporates and at events.
Instagram: @drjessamy
Biography
Dr Jessamy Hibberd BSc, MSc, PgCert, PgDip, DClinPsy is a clinical psychologist, author and mother of three. She lives in Hove by the sea and loves spending time on the beach with her family, as well as cycling in the South Downs.
Jessamy runs an online clinic and has over 15 years experience in clinical practice. She has written nine books including The Imposter Cure , described by the Sunday Times as ‘the definitive guide to tackling and understanding the psychological mind trap of imposter syndrome.’
Her latest book, How to Overcome Trauma and Find Yourself Again: 7 Steps to Grow From Pain , unriddles the effects of trauma and shows how we can use tough times to look within ourselves, re-evaluate and give us the potential for a more meaningful life.
Dr Jessamy is a keynote speaker and has been invited to speak at corporates, public sector companies, charities and universities all over the world. She also works as a media psychologist, regularly contributing content to popular newspapers, magazines, podcasts and radio.
Jessamy’s motto is: ‘What we do every day makes the biggest difference. It’s small steps that lead to the greatest changes.’ Something she puts in to practice (you guessed it) every day. She shared this message, as well as her personal and professional experience of how to find happiness, in her TEDx talk ‘Adventure of a Lifetime. ’
Dr Jessamy is registered with the Health Professions Council and is a member of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP). After her doctorate in Clinical Psychology, she completed a post-graduate diploma in CBT and is accredited with the BABCP. Her doctorate, completed for The Foreign and Commonwealth Office, was published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. Jessamy recently returned to University to complete a PgCert in Child, adolescent and family mental wellbeing.
Books
Jessamy’s latest book, HOW TO OVERCOME TRAUMA AND FIND YOURSELF AGAIN: Seven Steps to Grow From Pain, was published by Aster in May 2023, with the paperback published in 2024. It centers on the concept of post-traumatic growth, a term used to describe the remarkable way that painful experiences can lead to a valuable reassessment of life and a newfound discovery of meaning. Through her revolutionary, seven-step programme, readers will learn how to process past events and move forward with a deeper level of self-awareness, a greater sense of purpose, and a renewed self-acceptance. Grounded in research and brought to life with real stories giving you the tools to move beyond the hurt and lead a more fulfilling, joyful life.
Praise for How to Overcome Trauma:
“Many books on trauma are a harrowing read, but Jessamy compassionately strikes the right balance here - while it is gritty and real, this book is reassuring, validating and deeply inspiring. There is a beautiful humanity to the stories in this book and Jessamy’s approach makes a complex subject both relatable and easy to understand. I love the seven steps, skilfully and gently guiding the reader beyond healing to becoming yourself. Anempowering and uplifting read.” -- Suzy Reading, author of THE SELF-CARE REVOLUTION.
THE IMPOSTER CURE was published in 2019 explores the psychological impact of imposter syndrome and exposes the secrets fears and insecurities felt by millions of men and women. Dr Jessamy Hibberd provides sound expert advice to help the reader better understand the problem and overcome it, so they think differently, gain self-belief and learn to see themselves as others do. Filled with case studies to bring the concepts alive and packed with strategies to increase confidence, this book is a must-read for anyone who has struggled with their achievements.
Praise for The Imposter Cure:
“You’ve definitely heard of it, you’ve almost certainly felt it and it’s actively stopping you from being your best self. In a new book on imposter syndrome Dr Jessamy Hibberd provides a definitive guide to understanding and tackling the psychological mind trap.” - The Sunday Times
Her first children's book STARS BEFORE BEDTIME was published in 2020 and helps curious children prepare for sleep by uniting an intriguing non-fiction topic with sleep-inducing mindfulness exercises, an effective alternative to the traditional bedtime story.
Jessamy is co-author of the bestselling THIS BOOK WILL… series published by Quercus. Based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), they are practical, straight-forward and packed full of strategies that are proven to work. Each book provides clear and simple ways to overcome problems leading to immediate results as well as long-term change.
