Welcome to Life Skills DOJO
Welcome to Life Skills DOJO, dedicated to providing tailored support for children, teenagers, adults, and their families.
Services Offered:
Adult ADHD Assessments: Life Skills DOJO undertakes adult (from 17 years of age) assessments, providing a diagnosis, as well as feedback and advice on next steps.
Individual Psychological Support: Life Skills DOJO offers individual psychological support combining cognitive behavioural therapy, health psychology and the DNA_V model. We strive to uncover exactly what adults, children/young people aim to achieve, creating a personalised roadmap for reaching your therapeutic goals.
Targeted Support for Ages 5 to 18: Life Skills DOJO specialises in providing support to individuals aged between 5 and 18 years old. We recognise the unique challenges faced by children, teenagers, and young adults and tailor our services accordingly.
Adult Health Psychology Service: Life Skills DOJO collaborates closely with other medical professionals to seamlessly incorporate psychological support, foster acceptance of the condition, and tackle lifestyle adjustments necessary for individuals managing chronic health or medical conditions.
Clinical Supervision for trainee health psychologists and psychologists/counsellors based in schools: Dr Alexis Carey, founder of Life Skills DOJO provides applied psychology practice clinical supervision.
Areas of Expertise:
Adult ADHD Assessments: You will receive a one-on-one feedback session with Dr Alexis Carey, Chartered Psychologist to review your ADHD Assessment report. During this session, Dr Alexis Carey will discuss whether you have a diagnosis of ADHD. The report will also include personalised suggestions to enhance your well-being, leveraging your strengths, and providing additional resources and services
Overcoming Anxiety: Life Skills DOJO specialises in helping individuals overcome anxiety. Our proven methods and supportive environment aim to empower individuals with the tools and strategies needed to manage and conquer anxiety.
Improving Sleep: Quality sleep is fundamental for overall well-being. If your child or young adult is struggling with sleep difficulties, LifeSkills DOJO offers targeted support. Our strategies focus on creating a conducive environment for improved sleep habits.
Managing and Living with Health Conditions: Dr Alexis Carey, founder of Life Skills DOJO specialises in working with people living with chronic fatigue, pain and neuropathy. Beyond her extensive training and work experience in these area she has lived expertise in managing the symptoms of neuropathy.
Clinical Supervision: Provides clinical supervision to students undertaking a doctorate in Health Psychology and/or counselling students working in education settings. Dr Alexis Carey, founder of Life Skills DOJO meets the training standards required of a Chartered Psychologist to provide applied psychology practice supervision.
Career Coaching: Life Skills DOJO offers a free career guidance and mentorship session to aspiring psychologists (leaving certificate, A Levels, undergraduate or masters students.
Why Choose LifeSkills DOJO?
Professional Expertise: Led by a Chartered Psychologist, Dr Alexis Carey, Life Skills DOJO combines expertise in cognitive behavioural therapy, health psychology, and the DNA_V model (a form of acceptance and commitment therapy) to deliver impactful and evidence-based support.
Collaborative Partnership: We believe in a collaborative partnership with families/loved ones/schools/other medical teams. Your goals become our goals, and together, we navigate the path towards positive health change.
Holistic Approach: Life Skills DOJO embraces a holistic approach, recognising the interconnectedness of various aspects of life and the social determinants of health.
Flexible and Accessible: We understand the importance of flexibility. Our services are designed to accommodate you and your family's, or organisation’s unique preferences, values and needs.
Book a Consultation:
Reach out for a free consultation. Let's connect, understand your goals, and outline a tailored therapeutic treatment plan.
While working with your child or teenager, I am committed to equipping you, as a parent/carer, with valuable tools to ensure that the strategies they acquire are not only effective in the short term but also enduring and sustainable in the long run. Together, we will build a foundation for lasting positive change, fostering resilience, growth, and wellbeing for your family as a whole
We offer a diverse array of workshops tailored for schools, local authorities, and community centres, each with a focused emphasis on behaviour change solutions. Examples of our workshop topics encompass integrating healthy habits into daily life, effectively managing exam stress, implementing sleep improvement strategies, and equipping individuals with valuable strategies to navigate challenges successfully such as using your window of tolerance to manage difficult feelings better. Our workshops are designed to empower participants with practical, sustainable solutions for positive change