If someone contacts me about potentially wanting support and I am not available and/or I feel I’m not the best suited Psychologist to help them, then I always try my best to help them find someone who is well matched and available.

To enable me to best help the full range of people who reach out to me, I have hand selected some other experienced HCPC registered Psychologists with a range of skills and clinical experience to join my team. Each member of the team offers a free 15 minute consultation, so you can assess fit before booking any paid for sessions. Please read more about each member of the team below:

Psychologists Offering Perinatal Support incl Infertility & Baby Loss

Dr Carrie Emery - Clinical Psychologist specialising in Perinatal Support

I am passionate about supporting individuals who are in the pre or post-natal period; these transitions hold such intense levels of vulnerability which can often be
overlooked, leading to feelings of invisibility or overwhelm. I have a strong desire to
support individuals particularly in these time periods, whether it’s starting a fertility
journey, processing a loss, managing the impact of pregnancy on the body and
mind, preparing for birth physical and mentally, processing a past birth, or becoming
present to one’s own experiences of being parented whilst learning how to parent
themselves. Sometimes these transitions come about unexpectedly, and individuals
may struggle to make sense of where they find themselves. I aim to offer a space for
individuals in any of these life stages, as I know from personal experience how lonely
and isolating it can feel. I also feel the transition to parenthood is immense, and often
underplayed – I work to offer a space for individuals to explore this change and what
it means to/feels like for them, as the shift in identity can be quite overwhelming
especially considering how quickly it happens.

Professionally, I have 14 years of experience working in both NHS and private
psychology practices in London and Hertfordshire as an HCPC registered
Psychologist, and I currently have my own remote private practice. I’ve worked with
a variety of different client presentations, however my passion lies with perinatal
psychology.

The therapeutic models I draw on most are Schema Therapy (ST) and Eye
Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing therapy (EMDR). I also employ
techniques from Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Acceptance and Commitment
Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). I work in an attachment
and parts focused way, looking at the different parts of an individual that may be
showing up and how they relate to each other. I also offer trauma reprocessing for
experiences such as birth trauma. I am currently training to be a hypnobirthing
trainer as well to support women/couples in their journey towards birth so they can
have the right birth for them.

I offer sessions during the day time on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and I
accept all major insurance companies.

Dr Estelle McDougall - Clinical Psychologist, specialising in Perinatal, Child and Family Support

I’m a clinical psychologist with over 14 years of experience working in specialist NHS services. My passion lies within child and family work. I have a keen interest working with families during the perinatal period, including providing specialist support for birth trauma, grief and loss, and fear of childbirth (tokophobia).

Being a parent myself, I understand the joy, pressures and unique challenges faced during the perinatal period and family life. I also appreciate the lasting impact that birthing experiences can have and the potential for intergenerational trauma within the family.

I currently work in a Maternal Mental Health Service and I am a principle psychologist within the Adult Crisis and Home Treatment Team. I also have experience of working in a specialist service, providing psychological support for families who are involved in a police investigation looking into their birthing experiences.

Prior to this, I worked in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services. I still really enjoy working with children who are experiencing anxiety, OCD, depression and/or trauma. I also have experience working with people who are neurodivergent and so I can adapt therapy accordingly for adults and/or young people.

I am really passionate about systemic working and consider the whole family unit whether I work individually or with the family system.

I find systemic work so rewarding as it empowers all individuals within a family unit to have the confidence to communicate compassionately and effectively so their needs are met, whilst acknowledging the need for kindness towards themselves.

The models I draw from are:

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR)
Interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT)

I accept self-funding referrals, and I currently have remote availability on Friday mornings. My availability will increase in September 2025.

Sarah Baillie- Perinatal and Early Years (age 0-5) Psychologist.

I am a Principal Clinical Psychologist and Team lead of an Infant Mental Health Service in the NHS. I have over 15 years’ experience working in the NHS, most of those working with parents in the perinatal period and early years. I specialise in therapeutic interventions that support and strengthen relationships between parents and infants, and in supporting parents manage mental health difficulties and difficult experiences that may be impacting
on their parenting journey.

I also have experience of developing and working in Maternity and Neonatal Psychology Services and can offer parents who have had a difficult birth or neonatal experience support to process these events.

I understand that pregnancy and the early weeks and months after a baby arrives can be difficult for a variety of reasons, and that people often need support to feel they are on the right track. Babies go through an incredible period of growth in these early years, and I want to help parents and carers to enjoy this time and support their babies development.

I am trained in a range of therapeutic interventions to do this, including:

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR),
Circle of Security Parenting,
Incredible Years Parenting,
Video Interaction Guidance (VIG),
Reflective Parenting,
Newborn Behavioural Observation (NBO),
Touchpoints, and
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).

I hope to create a safe, therapeutic space where client’s goals can be prioritised and worked towards in a collaborative way. I offer online therapy in the evenings or Fridays.

I am HCPC registered and a member of the Association of Infant Mental Health and Association of Video Interaction Guidance.

Sarah accepts self funding referrals and would consider registering with insurance companies, where necessary. Sarah has availability on Friday mornings or on Monday and Tuesday evenings.

Dr Kerry Cope- Perinatal Psychologist and Loss Specialist

I’m Kerry, a Clinical Psychologist and Accredited EMDR therapist with over 15 years’ experience of supporting people with mental health difficulties. I qualified as a Clinical Psychologist 8 years ago and have since worked with adults experiencing a range of psychological difficulties, including anxiety, anger, low mood, grief, self-esteem difficulties and trauma reactions, including PTSD.

Alongside my private practice, I work within an NHS specialist perinatal mental health service, where I have worked for the past 5 years. This has given me extensive experience of supporting people experiencing mental health difficulties during pregnancy and following the birth of a baby, as well as the impact these difficulties can have on relationships and family life.

I offer support for a range of difficulties, with particular areas of interest in supporting people who have experienced trauma and those experiencing difficulties during the perinatal period. I also have a particular interest in the impact of our early experiences and relationships on our emotional wellbeing and relationships with others.

I am trained and experienced in a variety of psychological models and work in an integrative manner, drawing on these approaches to create an individualised plan based on your needs and goals.

The main models I use include:

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)

I am also trained as a facilitator in the Circle of Security Parenting Programme. This is an attachment-based parenting programme that helps parents better understand their children’s emotional world and strengthen their relationships with their children.

I also offer couples therapy, supporting couples to better understand patterns within their relationship, improve communication and develop more secure and compassionate ways of relating to one another. I have a particular interest in supporting couples during the perinatal period and at times of significant change or difficulty within their relationship.

I am available for appointments on Fridays during working hours. For individuals who are not self-funding their sessions, I am registered with AXA and Aviva.

Dr Rebecca Tucker- Perinatal Psychologist

I am a qualified Clinical Psychologist with HCPC registration. Alongside my private work, I work in an NHS specialist perinatal mental health service, supporting parents from conception until baby is one. I have worked in a range of NHS and independent settings including forensic mental health and rehabilitation services. I have experience providing psychological therapy and supporting people with a range of presentations including: trauma, anxiety, depression, psychosis, anger, bereavement and relationship difficulties and I have a special interest in perinatal mental health, birth trauma and loss.

I am trained in and regularly draw on the following therapeutic approaches:

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT)
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Couples therapy.

I work in a flexible and integrative way, always seeking to adapt my approach to meet the individuals’ needs. I consider myself to be compassionate, non-judgemental and curious in my approach. I seek to always provide a therapeutic and safe space in which individuals feel able to explore current difficulties and are able to work towards their personal goals. I am available for remote sessions only and offer a free consultation, providing space to explore if we are a good match for therapy.

I only accept self-funding referrals. I have availability on Mondays 4.30- 7pm.

Dr Lisa Ball- Perinatal Psychologist for adults and couples

Hi, I am a Clinical Psychologist and psychotherapist with 30 years of experience working in adult and child services in the NHS and in private practice.

I am particularly passionate about perinatal mental health and have experience of working with parents from conception through to their infant’s 2^nd birthday in both NHS setting and private practice. This includes working with parents who have experienced loss, trauma and difficulties conceiving, depression, anxiety including intrusive thoughts and postpartum psychosis. I also have experiencing woking with neurodivergent individuals and adapting therapy, where needed.

I have training in several psychological models that I draw upon to meet the needs of the people I work with. These are:

EMDR (Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing)
Psychodynamic
ISTDP (attachment focused intensive short term dynamic psychotherapy)
Mindfulness behaviour cognitive therapy
Compassionate Focused Therapy
Emotional Focussed Therapy for couples

All of my training draws on the principles of attachment theory and the important need to connect with others. I believe that people fundamentally do their best to survive difficult and emotionally painful experiences. In doing so, people automatically develop coping strategies to manage their thoughts and feelings. Sometimes these coping strategies can lead to further difficulties and impact on day-to-day life and our cherished relationships. It’s at times like this that you may seek help from someone like me.

I have availability on Monday and Friday daytimes and will consider evenings, where necessary. I accept self-funding referrals and I am registered with BUPA, AXA, Vitality, WPA, Aviva and Helix.

Emily Jackson- Registered Forensic Psychologist working with adults

Emily is an HCPC Registered Psychologist with over 12 years of experience in the public sector. Alongside her private practice, she works as a Senior Forensic Psychologist within secure settings. Emily has extensive expertise in supporting people through periods of significant distress and delivering evidence-based therapies tailored to diverse needs.

Emily understands that life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, often triggering distressing emotions, thoughts, or behaviours that seem disconnected from personal goals. Emily is committed to working collaboratively with individuals to explore their current challenges and develop strategies for reducing psychological distress. She fosters a compassionate, safe, non-judgmental, and supportive therapeutic space.

Qualified in EMDR therapy, a highly effective approach for addressing trauma and emotional distress, Emily also incorporates methods such as Compassion Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Her integrative, person-centred approach ensures therapy plans are tailored to each individual’s unique needs. Recognising that therapeutic terminology can sometimes feel unclear or intimidating, Emily prioritises empowering people with knowledge and understanding throughout their therapeutic journey.

Emily has a particular passion for perinatal care, supporting people through the profound changes associated with pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood. This includes working with those navigating pregnancy loss, pregnancy after loss, traumatic births, a fear of childbirth (tokophobia), or the challenges of adjusting to life as a new parent. Her empathetic and informed approach helps individuals face these significant life transitions with resilience and hope.

Emily accepts self-referrals and is registered with BUPA insurance. Emily is available online or in person in the Leeds area from January 2025. She currently has evening availability.

Dr Caroline Murphy – Adult Psychologist

Hello, my name is Caroline, I am a Clinical Psychologist with 20 years of experience working with adults and older adults who are suffering from a range of mental health difficulties and emotional distress.

I have gained extensive experience working with people with:

complex mental health difficulties
common mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, interpersonal challenges
neurodegenerative conditions
neurodiversity such as ADHD or ASD and associated mental health
pregnancy and baby loss
birth trauma

I really enjoy supporting people looking for focused, time limited therapeutic interventions.

I draw on a range of different therapeutic approaches, and I will often use a blend of therapies to suit your individual needs. More specifically, I am trained and accredited to deliver Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR), which is a specific form of highly effective psychological therapy that works to help people process past traumatic experiences in a safe and contained way, enabling them to heal from past trauma and move on with their lives. I am also trained in attachment informed EMDR, which is great for supporting relational trauma.

In addition, I am trained as Mindfulness teacher, and I use Mindfulness, and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) as part of individually tailored interventions to aid recovery and progress. An essential element of teaching MBCT is to ‘teach from experience’, and this means that I also practice mindfulness daily to be able to share the benefits of this approach with others.

Central to my approach is the development of a shared psychological understanding of your unique story and the difficulties you are facing. This work is trauma informed and compassion focused. This understanding forms the basis for working collaboratively and beginning your journey to recovery.

I feel that creating a safe, welcoming, supportive space for people is central to recovery and healing, and I aim to create this atmosphere based on empathy, trust, and compassionate attention.

Taking the first steps towards therapy can be really scary! That’s normal and to be expected. My initial focus would always be on making you feel comfortable and supported to share your experiences that have brought you to therapy.

This can enable us to explore your past and present difficulties together, in a way that feels safe and doesn’t overwhelm you. One of my roles as we work together is to consider what kinds of therapies or approaches could help you best and to share these ideas and thoughts with you, so that you have choices and space to think about what kind of work you feel would suit you best. If you choose to take this step, I really look forward to meeting with you.

I am registered with all the major insurance companies, as well as being happy to see people who are funding their own sessions. I am available in the week, during the daytime or evening.

Dr Kate Lawrence - Perinatal Psychologist with Neurodiversity Experience

I am a Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered Clinical Psychologist with over ten years’ experience working across a range of services within the NHS including Community Mental Health Teams, Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services, 0-5 Children and Parents’ Service and Perinatal Mental Health Services.

Alongside my private practice, I currently work as a Principal Clinical Psychologist across a Specialist Perinatal Community Mental Health Team and a Maternal Mental Health Service supporting clients with perinatal mental health difficulties including birth trauma and loss, from conception until baby turns one. I also provide psychological therapy through a charity for birthing parents and their families who have experienced perinatal loss.

My passion and expertise lie in perinatal mental health, and I have provided psychological input to individuals experiencing a range of difficulties such as perinatal anxiety, depression, postpartum psychosis, fear of childbirth (tokophobia), birth trauma, perinatal loss, interpersonal difficulties, and difficulties within the parent-infant dyad. I have a special interest in promoting the parent-infant relationship and bonding; and recognise the importance of supporting individuals to reflect and understand how their own experience of being parented and their perinatal journey can influence this. I consider it an incredible privilege to support families to navigate this period, understand any challenges that may have arisen, and harness self-compassion and kindness.

In addition to my therapeutic work, I offer supervision to a variety of health professionals including Midwives, Health Visitors, Mental Health Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Trainee Psychiatrists, and Assistant, Trainee, and Qualified Psychologists. I deliver training on specific topics such as birth trauma, trauma-informed care, attachment theory, perinatal anxiety including intrusive thoughts/OCD. I also offer consultation and reflective practice sessions for colleagues to have a safe, protected space to explore, reflect and to promote more holistic, psychological thinking.

I have had training and experience working with people who are neurodivergent and really enjoy providing support tailored to an individual’s need, including support their neurodivergence.

I understand that engaging in therapy can be anxiety provoking and challenging at times, and therefore I focus on developing the therapeutic relationship and creating a safe, supportive, and compassionate space within which you feel comfortable to share your experiences, at your own pace. I will work collaboratively alongside you with warmth, kindness, curiosity, and a non-judgemental ethos to support you to explore your current difficulties, reflect on meaningful changes you wish to make and work towards achieving your personal, identified goals. I therefore offer integrative therapy uniquely tailored to each individual’s needs and preferences. I typically offer an assessment appointment where we will explore your current difficulties, strengths as well as your history. We then will collaboratively develop a psychological formulation which helps us to make sense of your current difficulties and what may be underpinning or maintaining them, before moving to the intervention phase of therapy. Drawing from my training, experience, and expertise I regularly utilise the following models:

· Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

· Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)

· Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

· Attachment Narrative Therapy (ANT)

· Eye Movement and Desensitisation Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)

· Metacognitive Therapy (MCT)

· Video Interaction Guidance (VIG)

Kate accepts self-funding referrals and would be happy to register with insurance companies if requested. She has availability on weekday evenings, Friday daytime and at weekends.

Dr Sofia Zahid - Perinatal Psychologist

Sofia is an HCPC-registered Senior Clinical Psychologist specialising in perinatal mental health. Sofia has experience supporting mothers and families, addressing challenges such as trauma, loss, anxiety, depression, and OCD. Her work encompasses the journey from preconception to early parenting, with a strong focus on the importance of attachment and bonding.

Currently working within an NHS perinatal mental health service, Sofia has a particular interest in the mental health difficulties that can arise during this critical period. She also has experience working across the lifespan and welcomes referrals that are not specifically perinatal. Sofia fosters a warm, non-judgmental space for clients to explore their feelings and experiences.

Clinical interests:

Trauma and loss
Perinatal mental health
Anxiety and depression
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Attachment and bonding

Utilising evidence-based approaches such as EMDR, CBT, CFT, DBT, and ACT, Sofia tailors therapy to meet each individual’s unique needs. She believes that a strong, safe, and secure therapeutic relationship is essential for effective healing, and collaborates closely with clients to help them achieve their goals.

Sofia offers therapy sessions Monday to Friday from 9am to 3pm, with flexibility for weekends and online sessions. She accepts self-funding referrals and is open to registering with insurance companies as needed.

Dr Estelle Verdi- Perinatal Psychologist

Dr Estelle Verdi is a HCPC registered Counselling Psychologist with 12 years experience working within the NHS with adults in a number of roles.

Estelle worked within a Specialist Traumatic Stress Service with a focus on delivering evidence based interventions for people experiencing symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Subsequently, Estelle worked within a Specialist Community Perinatal Mental Health Team within the NHS for 5 years offering parent infant and mental health interventions to parents with babies up to 1 year old.

Estelle currently works as a Prinicipal Psychologist leading a specialist service within the NHS for women experiencing birth trauma and baby loss.

Estelle is accredited in the following therapy models:

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) which is recommended in the NICE guidelines for the treatment of PTSD.
Video Interaction Guidance (VIG) which is an evidence based intervention to improve the parent infant relationship.
Estelle is also trained in the following therapy models:
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Compassion Focussed Therapy
Circle of Security – a parent infant attachment intervention

Estelle offers model specific or integrated therapy depending on your individual needs after assessment and agreement with you.

Estelle accepts self funding referrals and is registered with BUPA. Estelle has availability on Mondays for remote appointments.

Dr Nicola Wright- Perinatal Psychologist

Hello, I’m Dr Nicola Wright. I am a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist with over 14 years’ experience of working in the NHS. In addition to my private practice, I am part of an NHS Specialist Perinatal Mental Health Service, offering support to parents from conception until their baby turns two. My extensive professional background includes working in diverse NHS and independent settings, such as Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services and third sector charities.

Throughout my career, I have provided psychological guidance to individuals facing various challenges, such as perinatal trauma, anxiety, depression, Postpartum psychosis, Perinatal loss and relationship difficulties. My passion lies in perinatal mental health where I have a special interest in the parent-infant relationship and how understanding our own thoughts, feelings and behaviours can impact on our relationship with our children. I aim to help parents understand some of the big and complicated feelings that come up when becoming a parent, as well as supporting them and their baby as their feelings develop.

My approach is flexible and adaptable, always tailored to suit the unique needs of every client. I typically offer an assessment appointment where we consider your current strengths and difficulties as well as your history. We then develop a formulation together which helps us to understand and make sense of the current difficulties. Drawing from my training, experience, and expertise, I use an integrative therapeutic approach and regularly utilise the following models:

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT),
Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT),
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT),
Attachment Narrative Therapy (ANT),
Circle of Security Parenting Intervention
Eye Movement and Desensitisation Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)

In addition to my individual and group therapy work, I offer supervision to a variety of health professionals, including midwives, trainee clinical psychologist, nurses and Talking Therapies professionals. I provide training on specific topics such as perinatal anxiety, post-natal depression, attachment theory and intrusive thoughts in the perinatal period. I also offer consultation sessions to colleges to provide a protected space for psychological thinking.

Compassion, kindness, curiosity and a non-judgemental approach define my therapeutic demeanour. I am dedicated to creating a safe, comfortable and supportive environment that empowers individuals to explore their current challenges, reflect on how they can make changes and work towards achieving their personal goals.

Nicola accepts self funding referrals, is BUPA registered and would be happy to register with other insurance companies, if requested. She currently has availability on Tuesday afternoon, Tuesday evening or Wednesday evening.

Dr Claire Treleaven - Perinatal Psychologist for adults and couples

I am a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist with over 12 years of experience supporting individuals at some of the most challenging times in their lives. I specialise in supporting women, birthing people, and couples; for whom difficult or traumatic experiences of pregnancy, birth, fertility, becoming a parent, and baby loss are common. The perinatal period is an extremely vulnerable time in a woman/birthing persons life, with so much uncertainty and change to navigate, both individually and within relationships. I feel honoured to come alongside families during this incredibly important part of their journey.

I feel strongly that a safe relationship is at the core of therapy, and I always aim to provide a compassionate and non-judgemental space in which you feel able to explore and make sense of your experiences; enabling you to make changes and move towards your goals. I am passionate about offering an inclusive space, in which diversity is celebrated, and everyone that I work with can feel safe and open to explore their difficulties in the context of their own unique experiences and identity.

As an integrative therapist, I draw from a range of therapeutic approaches, such as Eye Movement, Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), with attachment theory underpinning all the work that I do. I work in a collaborative way, and together we will carefully consider your specific needs and develop a plan to meet your goals.

I understand that finding the right therapist and stepping into therapy can feel incredibly daunting and I am happy to answer any questions and discuss what therapy with me might look like. I currently have availability on a Monday evening.

Dr Nina Memarnia - Perinatal Psychologist

About Me

I’m Nina – a Clinical Psychologist with over 12 years of experience working in NHS mental health services, including several years in a specialist perinatal team. I’m also a mum who knows how transformative – and at times overwhelming – the transition to parenthood can be.

Why I do this work

My own challenging birth and postnatal experience is what led me to develop a real passion for supporting other parents. I know how isolating and confusing it can feel, and I also know that things can get better with the right support. That’s why I’m dedicated to offering a warm, compassionate, and non-judgemental space where you can feel truly heard and understood. I really believe that the journey to parenthood, while challenging, can also bring with it an opportunity to learn so much about ourselves, to challenge old patterns and to grow as a person.

My Approach and Experience

I work with parents facing a wide range of difficulties, including antenatal and postnatal anxiety and depression, perinatal OCD, fertility issues, loss, fear of childbirth, birth trauma, and the complex emotional journey of adjusting to parenthood. I’m also particularly interested in helping parents explore how their own early experiences shape the way they parent – something that many of us start to reflect on deeply once we become parents ourselves.

I’m trained in several therapeutic approaches and always tailor my work to suit your unique needs and goals. My approach is collaborative, integrative, and rooted in compassion – I believe that therapy works best when we make sense of things together, at your pace, and in a way that feels safe and meaningful for you.

Some of the main models I draw on include EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing), CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), Compassion Focused Therapy, and mindfulness. I also offer Adult ADHD assessments and have a particular interest in how neurodivergence influences parents’ experiences in the perinatal period.

Wherever you are in your journey – my aim is to support you to make sense of things, and to move forward, with warmth, empathy, and genuine care.

Dr Aditi Sharma - Perinatal Clinical Psychologist with a specialist interest in Maternal Mental Health

About Me

Hello, I’m Aditi. I am a HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist with over 11 years’ NHS experience. I currently work as a Senior Clinical Psychologist within an NHS Perinatal and Maternal Mental Health Service, supporting women and families experiencing psychological difficulties throughout pregnancy, birth, NICU and the transition to parenthood.

I have a specialist interest in perinatal and maternal mental health, supporting women and families through the emotional challenges that can arise during pregnancy, birth and early parenthood. Whether you are preparing for birth, processing a difficult experience, adjusting to becoming a parent, or finding that your experience of pregnancy or birth continues to affect you,

I aim to provide a safe, compassionate and non-judgemental space where you feel heard, understood and supported.

My clinical work includes supporting people experiencing:

Birth trauma and difficult birth experiences
Fear of childbirth (Tokophobia)
Pregnancy after loss
Pregnancy-related anxiety
Difficulties adjusting to parenthood and changes in identity
Anxiety, trauma and emotional difficulties during the perinatal period

In addition to my specialist work in perinatal and maternal mental health, I also support adults experiencing anxiety, low mood, trauma and adjustment difficulties related to significant life events, medical diagnoses, health conditions and healthcare experiences.

I believe that therapy should be collaborative and tailored to each person’s unique experiences and goals. I draw on a range of evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), adapting these to meet each individual’s needs.

Alongside my clinical work, I am a published researcher with a special interest in maternal mental health. I am committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based psychological support that helps people make sense of difficult experiences, reconnect with their strengths and move towards a life that feels meaningful to them.

I offer appointments for both self-funding clients and those using private medical insurance. I am registered with Bupa, Aviva, WPA and Vitality Health.

Psychologists Offering Specialist ADHD Support

Dr Anna Norris - Clinical Psychologist providing ADHD coaching and specialist therapy for individuals with ADHD

Dr Anna Norris is registered as a Practitioner Psychologist with the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC). She is also a Chartered Psychologist with, and an Associate Fellow of, the British Psychological Society (BPS).

Dr Anna Norris has worked in several NHS services and settings over the years, working directly with clients with longstanding difficulties, in addition to offering consultation, supervision and training. She has experience of working with a wide range of presenting difficulties, including anxiety, burnout and work-related stress, depression, low self-esteem, emotion regulation difficulties, trauma and PTSD, relationship difficulties and ADHD. She has a particular interest in ADHD, providing both psychological therapy and coaching (accessing relevant training and supervision to support her continuing professional development in this area). She has also been trained in Adult ADHD assessments.

Dr Anna Norris has experienced the value of using a range of different therapeutic approaches (which are evidence-based), tending to integrate these as and when needed (so that these are tailored to an individual’s needs). She is trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

Dr Anna Norris also recognises the importance of the therapeutic relationship and the need for someone to feel safe and contained in order to share their concerns and difficulties. It is a privilege to support people to gain insight into their difficulties, manage their internal struggles and reduce distress, learn new skills, build resilience and work towards living a life in line with their values.

Qualifications:

BSc (Hons) Psychology, Lancaster University
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy), Lancaster University

Dr Margy Bowes- Clinical Psychologist offering adult ADHD assessments and post-diagnostic support

Dr Margy Bowes is an HCPC registered Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist. She has worked in NHS psychology services for nearly two decades in a variety of settings, across the lifespan. These include occupational health, trauma services and older adult services. She has also worked in psychology education, specialising in trauma informed practice and national CBT training. She currently works for a government department in an occupational health setting, supporting employees with work-related trauma and other mental health conditions. Having completed ADHD training a number of years ago, she understands the impact that unrecognised neurodivergence can have on an individual’s day-to-day functioning, relationships, career and psychological wellbeing. She developed her organisation’s ADHD referral pathway and offers psychologically informed ADHD diagnostic assessments in line with the NICE guidelines.

Dr Sophie Ann Clifton- Clinical Psychologist working with adults and adolescents and has neurodiversity expertise

Sophie has extensive academic and clinical experience in the field of psychology. She has worked alongside people of all ages, from a variety of backgrounds, experiencing a broad range of mental health difficulties. These include depression, anxiety, social anxiety, panic disorder, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), workplace stress, attachment and relationship difficulties. Sophie is also experienced in working with members of both the LGBTQ+ and neurodiverse communities.

Sophie has an empathic and non-judgmental approach to others, and believes that building positive, trusting relationships is central to therapy. She feels each person, and their difficulties, deserves a psychological approach tailored to their own, personal experience and preferences.

Sophie takes an eclectic approach, drawing on multiple psychological theories – cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), compassion-focused therapy (CFT), cognitive analytic therapy (CAT), eye-movement desensitisation reprocessing (EMDR), and psychodynamic/relational approaches – to build an individualised and holistic approach, empowering each individual to embark on recovery and achieve their therapeutic goals.

Sophie also believes joy, fun and laughter to be fantastic remedies for distress, encouraging those she works with to inject this back into their lives! As a practising Buddhist, Sophie also enjoys drawing on relaxation, meditation, imagery and mindfulness techniques in her therapy, where appropriate.

Sophie achieved a 1st (with honours) in undergraduate psychology (BSc) from the University of Birmingham, as well as a Masters (MSc) in forensic psychology from the University of Surrey. She also holds a post-graduate certificate (PgCert) in evidence-based psychological therapies from the University of Reading, which she completed just before the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy; Coventry and Warwickshire course). Sophie’s specialist psychological interests are forensic psychology and neuropsychology, as well as trauma rehabilitation.

Sophie has also completed EMDR training and ADOS/ADIR training to make her a qualified assessor of Autism Spectrum Disorder in individuals of all ages. She has also completed additional training qualifying her to carry out adult ADHD assessments and post diagnostic support.

Sophie accepts self-funding referrals and is recognised by BUPA, WPA, Aviva, Vitality, AXA, and other insurers. She offers sessions on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. She works remotely, as well as offering sessions in person in Brighton

Dr Becky Adlington – Clinical Psychologist, offering Neurodivergent specific support, including ADHD Coaching

Hello, my name is Becky. I’m a Clinical Psychologist with over 12 years of experience supporting individuals and families across the lifespan who are facing a wide range of mental health difficulties. Much of my work has focused on children and young people, and I’ve worked in a variety of settings including physical health, trauma, and bereavement services.

I have worked across the NHS, charitable, and private sectors, which has given me a broad perspective on the different systems and contexts in which people seek support. Alongside my private practice, I am currently Clinical Lead on the University of Hertfordshire Doctorate in Clinical Psychology Programme, where I contribute to training and supporting the next generation of clinical psychologists.

As a mother myself, I understand both the joys and the challenges that come with parenting, as well as the unique experiences of the perinatal period. I have a particular interest in working with women and women’s health, and I’m passionate about supporting people through life’s transitions and challenges.

I offer a holistic, person-centred approach, working alongside my clients to help them make sense of the difficulties they face and find ways to move forward that feel authentic and sustainable. My practice is informed by a range of evidence-based psychological models, and I have completed additional training in:

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)

I also work systemically, which means I see the problem as the problem — not as something inherent in the person. I pay close attention to the broader context in which difficulties arise, including family relationships, community, cultural expectations, and the wider systems people live within. This perspective is important to me because it honours the fact that struggles rarely happen in isolation.

My approach is also informed by social justice. I recognise that people’s experiences of distress are often shaped by inequality, discrimination, and systemic barriers. In practice, this might mean exploring how racism, sexism, ableism, or other forms of oppression intersect with mental health; creating a safe space where neurodivergent strengths are celebrated; or supporting women to navigate the additional pressures that can come with motherhood, work, and societal expectations.

Over recent years, I’ve also been working more with people who identify as neurodivergent. I aim to celebrate the strengths and perspectives that come with a neurodivergent profile, while also supporting individuals with the challenges they may encounter. To strengthen this part of my practice, I have undertaken further training in executive function coaching. This work often focuses on developing practical strategies to support areas such as organisation, planning, time management, emotional regulation, and sustaining attention. I see this as a collaborative process, where together we identify approaches that play to an individual’s strengths while helping them manage areas of difficulty in everyday life.

Dr Karen Quinn – Senior Clinical Psychologist offering adult ADHD assessments

Dr Karen Quinn is an HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years’ experience of working in a range of NHS settings including primary and secondary care, physical health, learning disabilities, and neuropsychology. She has worked therapeutically with clients to cope and live with a range of difficulties including bereavement, depression, anxiety, chronic pain, cancer, neurodegenerative conditions, traumatic brain injury, learning disabilities and stroke. In addition to experience of working in the NHS, she has worked for the past 5 years as an Expert Witness for family court matters.

Since completing her Clinical Psychology Doctorate in 2012 (University of Lancaster), Dr Karen Quinn has completed further specialist training in Neuropsychology (PGDip Clinical Neuropsychology, University of Glasgow) and ADHD Assessment (UKAAN: UK Adult ADHD Network – Diagnosis and Assessment of Adults with ADHD).

Dr Caroline Murphy – Adult Psychologist

I have gained extensive experience working with people with:

complex mental health difficulties
common mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, interpersonal challenges
neurodegenerative conditions
neurodiversity such as ADHD or ASD and associated mental health
pregnancy and baby loss
birth trauma

I really enjoy supporting people looking for focused, time limited therapeutic interventions.

I feel that creating a safe, welcoming, supportive space for people is central to recovery and healing, and I aim to create this atmosphere based on empathy, trust, and compassionate attention.

I am registered with all the major insurance companies, as well as being happy to see people who are funding their own sessions. I am available in the week, during the daytime or evening.

Dr Jessica Roberts - Adult Psychologist with Neurodiversity Experience

Dr Jessica Roberts is a qualified Clinical Psychologist holding registration in both the UK and Australia. Her registration within the UK is with the Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC)- PYL34387.

Jess has worked as a Clinical lead in a Tier 4 specialised hospital in London, prior to that she worked with children with autism and worked within the forensic population completing assessments with offenders. Jess has also worked for non-for-profit organisation supporting refugees with trauma as a senior advocate. Jess has experience working with interpreters to deliver assessment and treatment for patients for whom English is not their first language. Jess is now fully in private practice supporting neurodivergent adults.

Jess’s main clinical modalities include:

Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and elements of Schema therapy
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) such as distress tolerance techniques, mindfulness and third wave CBT approaches.

Jess also takes a relational approach in her work empathising the importance of rapport and trust between client and therapist.

Jess’s clinical interests include working with neurodivergent adults, and she has undergone additonal training for working with ADHD, as well as her clinical experience working with adults with ADHD and autism.

Clinical Interests

ADHD
Autism
Perfectionism/low self esteem
Specific phobia
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
Anxiety disorders
Emotional dysregulation
Social anxiety
Relationship difficulties
Adjustment disorder
Stress and exam anxiety

Jess is currently offering sessions remotely to clients across the UK.

Dr Kate Lawrence - Perinatal Psychologist with Neurodiversity Experience

I have had training and experience working with people who are neurodivergent and really enjoy providing support tailored to an individual’s need, including support their neurodivergence.

· Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

· Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)

· Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

· Attachment Narrative Therapy (ANT)

· Eye Movement and Desensitisation Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)

· Metacognitive Therapy (MCT)

· Video Interaction Guidance (VIG)

Kate accepts self-funding referrals and would be happy to register with insurance companies if requested. She has availability on weekday evenings, Friday daytime and at weekends.

Dr Hannah Osbourne – Adult Psychologist

Hannah is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with over 13 years working primarily with adults and families within the NHS.

Alongside her private work, Hannah works as a Consultant Clinical Psychologist within a general hospital supporting people with a wide range of difficulties. Within this role she specialises in working with people psychologically with a wide range of health conditions and injuries.

She has worked within a variety of settings in the NHS since qualifying as a Clinical Psychologist in 2009. As a result she has extensive experience of delivering psychological therapy for a wide range of problems.

Hannah is Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered and a member of the EMDR Association. She has enhanced Disclosure and Barring (DBS) clearance.

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology; Lancaster University; 2009

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Advanced Skills Training, Contextual Science (accredited trainer), 2013

Postgraduate certificate in Clinical Neuropsychology; Bristol University, 2016

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR); Sandi Richmond Institute (accredited trainer); 2021

Hannah is approachable, warm and down-to-earth. She understands that taking that first step to get help is hard but believes firmly that with the right support everyone can get back on track. She recognises that everyone is individual and unique and so need a thoughtful, tailored approach to get the most from therapy. Having experience in multiple therapies enables Hannah to be able to offer exactly what is needed for each person that she sees.

Hannah can provide:

Cognitive Analytic Therapy,
Compassion focused therapy,
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR).

Hannah accepts self-funding referrals and is registered with AXA, WPA and Vitality Insurance. She has availability Tuesdays to Fridays.

Dr Naomi Parsons – Family Psychologist

Naomi is a trauma-informed Chartered Psychologist with a big heart for seeing people flourish. She offers coaching and therapy for individuals and groups.

Naomi has expertise and lived-experience in the following areas:

Anxiety
Burnout
Chronic illness, invisible disabilities and long-term health conditions
Miscarriage
Birth trauma
Perfectionism and people-pleasing
Post natal depression
Matrescence/patresence (the extraordinary process of becoming a parent)
Neurodivergence including autism, ADHD, PDA, dyspraxia, dyslexia and dyscalculia
Parenting where a parent and/or child(ren) has additional needs
Trauma (including Complex PTSD and Dissociation)

Naomi has had the privilege of supporting families for more than 20 years. She qualified as a HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist in 2012 after completing her doctoral training programme in Educational and Child Psychology.

Naomi is compassionate, creative, empathic, and intuitive, She provides a safe, warm and nurturing space where all parts of you are welcome.

She offers Solution Focused (SF) coaching, Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, Nervous System Regulation and Somatic Attunement. Her approach is deeply respectful, powerfully transformative; evidence-based; gentle, individualised and neuro-affirming.

Naomi has availability on term-time weekdays between 8am and 3pm. She is currently only able to accept self-funding clients.

Psychologists Offering General Psychological Support for Adults

Dr Caroline Murphy – Adult Psychologist

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Dr Caroline Murphy – Adult Psychologist

I have gained extensive experience working with people with:

complex mental health difficulties
common mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, interpersonal challenges
neurodegenerative conditions
neurodiversity such as ADHD or ASD and associated mental health
pregnancy and baby loss
birth trauma

I really enjoy supporting people looking for focused, time limited therapeutic interventions.

I feel that creating a safe, welcoming, supportive space for people is central to recovery and healing, and I aim to create this atmosphere based on empathy, trust, and compassionate attention.

I am registered with all the major insurance companies, as well as being happy to see people who are funding their own sessions. I am available in the week, during the daytime or evening.

Dr Samantha Gerdes – Adult Psychologist

Dr Samantha Gerdes is a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist, with experience working in a variety of mental health services in the UK. These include adult and older adult primary and secondary care services in the NHS, inpatient services, as well as a specialist trauma service for people suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Sam has trained in a range of psychological therapies including:

Compassion-focused therapy (CFT),
Cognitive analytic therapy (CAT), and
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).
She has also completed specialist training in trauma therapy including:
Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR),
Trauma-focused CBT and
Trauma-focused CFT for complex PTSD.

Sam adopts a kind and compassionate approach within therapy, and she is trained to work with a wide range of mental health difficulties such as anxiety, self-esteem issues, low mood, PTSD, complex trauma, birth trauma, bereavement, including pregnancy and baby loss, difficulties within interpersonal relationships; as well as problems that might not fit into a neat box or ‘label’.

Sam recognises that coming to therapy can sometimes feel daunting, therefore she works with each person to create a safe, accepting and non-judgemental therapeutic space by being open and thoughtful about whatever people bring to their therapy sessions.

Samantha accepts self-referrals and is registered with BUPA insurance. She has current availability on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in the afternoon or in the evening (up to 6.30pm).

Dr Hannah Barnes- Adult Psychologist and specialist expertise in medical and cancer related trauma

I am a HCPC-registered senior Clinical Psychologist. Alongside supporting clients privately, I also work for a charity, providing psychological support to people affected by cancer. In this role I work both with the person diagnosed with cancer and their family or loved ones, to support them in adapting and coping at a difficult and worrying time.

I have worked in health and social care settings for the past 14 years in a range of settings including the NHS, the prison system, and third sector organisations. Having worked in psycho-oncology and in Intensive Care, I understand that having a frightening medical experience can leave you feeling overwhelmed and unable to move forward. I am passionate about helping people who have experienced trauma in relation to their physical health, and use evidence-based approaches to help you process such trauma and move forward in your life.

I also have experience providing psychological therapy and supporting people with a range of presentations including: anxiety, depression, bereavement and relationship difficulties and I have a special interest in trauma and working with people who are highly self-critical/perfectionist.

I am trained in a range of therapeutic approaches, including:

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

I aim to offer a supportive, compassionate, and safe space for you to explore your problems.

I work remotely only. I see self-funding clients and I am registered with WPA, AXA and BUPA. I work alternate Mondays and Monday evenings.

Dr Emma Fowler- Adult Psychologist (Trauma and Midlife)

I am a Clinical Psychologist with over a decade of experience working in mental health services. I work with adults experiencing a range of difficulties and I have a specialist interest in working with women in mid-life – and beyond – who are experiencing anxiety or struggling with the impact of trauma.

Many of us encounter times in our lives when it is difficult to resolve problems on our own or to heal from past experiences without support. I can work with you to develop a rich understanding of what has happened and what might be preventing you from moving forward. Together, we can use this understanding to identify, and achieve, meaningful goals that enable you to live life to the fullest.

I am able to blend expertise in evidence-based therapies such as:

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, including Trauma Focussed Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy,
Compassion-Focussed Therapy,
Schema Therapy and
Narrative Therapy

Combining these therapy approaches enables me to create individualised treatment plans that will help you to feel better and experience greater well-being. It is central to my practice to offer a safe, compassionate and non-judgemental space within sessions.

I offer sessions online or in person near Wilmslow. My current availability is Tuesday and Wednesday evenings and Saturday morning. I accept self-funding referrals and am an approved BUPA provider.

Dr Olivia Hirst- Adult Psychologist

Olivia is a highly specialist Counselling Psychologist, with over 13 years experience of working with mental health within the NHS, voluntary sector, and privately.

She specialises in working with trauma, PTSD and c-PTSD, abuse, domestic and sexual violence, and long-term health conditions. She is also very experienced in supporting with anxiety and low mood.

Olivia is trained in a number of different evidence-based therapeutic approaches, which enables her to tailor the therapy to meet your needs. The therapy approaches include:

EMDR
Trauma focused CBT
ACT
Compassion Focused Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Humanistic approaches

She offers a safe, compassionate and warm therapeutic space to help you explore and process your difficulties.

She is registered with the HCPC and is a chartered member of the British Psychological Society.

Olivia accepts self funding referrals and is also registered with AXA and BUPA insurance. She currently has availability during the day on a Friday. Olive offers both remote sessions and face to face support in a clinic in Hove, East Sussex.

Dr Lisa Ball- Perinatal Psychologist for adults and couples

Hi, I am a Clinical Psychologist and psychotherapist with 30 years of experience working in adult and child services in the NHS and in private practice.

I have training in several psychological models that I draw upon to meet the needs of the people I work with. These are:

EMDR (Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing)
Psychodynamic
ISTDP (attachment focused intensive short term dynamic psychotherapy)
Mindfulness behaviour cognitive therapy
Compassionate Focused Therapy
Emotional Focussed Therapy for couples

I have availability on Monday and Friday daytimes and will consider evenings, where necessary. I accept self-funding referrals and I am registered with BUPA, AXA, Vitality, WPA, Aviva and Helix.

Dr Sofia Zahid - Perinatal Psychologist

Clinical interests:

Trauma and loss
Perinatal mental health
Anxiety and depression
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Attachment and bonding

Dr Hoyin Chan – Adult Psychologist, Fluent in both English and Cantonese

I am now a Principal Clinical Psychologist in the NHS. I am registered with the Health and Professional Care Council (HCPC) and I am trained in several therapeutic modalities:

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)

This diverse range of approaches allows me to tailor treatment plans to help you address your psychological needs, ranging from unmanageable stress to difficult childhood trauma, to being stuck in patterns of unsuccessful or broken relationships, in addition to depression and anxiety.

Over the years, I have worked in various clinical health services, including burns and plastics, respiratory, cancer and HIV services. I am passionate in working with people presenting with:

Life-changing physical health conditions
Physical health care-related psychological trauma (e.g. difficult surgeries and/or treatments)
Difficulties caring for family members who are experiencing ongoing health problems.

I work with adults and older adults. I am fluent in both English and Cantonese.

Hoyin accepts self-funding referrals and is registered with BUPA, AXA, Aviva, Vitality and WPA insurance. His availability is Monday daytime or evenings (currently 1pm and 2pm are available).

Emily Jackson- Registered Forensic Psychologist working with adults

Emily accepts self-referrals and is registered with BUPA insurance. Emily is available online or in person in the Leeds area from January 2025. She currently has evening availability.

Dr Kate Lawrence - Perinatal Psychologist with Neurodiversity Experience

I have had training and experience working with people who are neurodivergent and really enjoy providing support tailored to an individual’s need, including support their neurodivergence.

· Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

· Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)

· Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

· Attachment Narrative Therapy (ANT)

· Eye Movement and Desensitisation Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)

· Metacognitive Therapy (MCT)

· Video Interaction Guidance (VIG)

Kate accepts self-funding referrals and would be happy to register with insurance companies if requested. She has availability on weekday evenings, Friday daytime and at weekends.

Psychologists Offering Children, Adolescent and Family Support

Dr Becky Adlington – Clinical Psychologist, offering Neurodivergent specific support, including ADHD Coaching

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Zubeida Dasgupta- Child and Family Psychologist

Since qualifying as a practitioner psychologist in 2005, I have supported many children, young people and their families with a range of difficulties in clinic and in schools. I assess and treat the presenting need, so children and young people do not need a diagnosis to see me. I see children and their families when they are feeling sad, angry, scared or worried to an extent that it is impacting on their daily life. For example:

Stress, including exam stress
Mild anxiety and/or low mood
Phobias
Stress and anxiety following trauma
Finding it hard to make and maintain friendships
Finding it hard to name and regulate emotions

I also offer parenting support for:

Bonding and getting to know your baby
Managing exhaustion and support with persistent crying post-birth
Managing toddler tantrums
Pre/post neurodevelopmental assessments support eg. ADHD/Autism
Supporting your teenager with navigating the challenges of social media, revision, exams, mood swings

I draw on a range of models and approaches including:
Attachment and trauma,
Cognitive behavioural therapy
Solution focused therapy and
Motivational interviewing approaches.
I also offer VIG and
EMDR, as specific therapeutic approaches.

I find that play, drawing and physical activities can help children and young people engage.

When you work with me, we start with an assessment which will involve meeting with you as parents and then with your child. This will help us work together to understand how these difficulties have come about and what is maintaining them. This will help us identify what yours and your child’s goals for change are and agree the most effective way to help, whether working with me or me signposting to other services. An assessment and verbal feedback takes between 2- 2.5 hours, usually over 2 or 3 sessions.

I qualified from Bristol University with a first class honours degree in Psychology. Following a happy teaching career, I trained as an Educational Psychologist at University College London. Since then I have qualified as a Video Interaction Guidance practitioner and also enjoy supervising and training practitioners nationally and internationally. I am registered with the British Psychological Society and HCPC. I maintain my skills through regular CPD and supervision.

As a mother of 3, I understand the joys and challenges of parenting , the roadblocks that children and young people can experience and how support can help them navigate and learn from them effectively.

Zubeida only accepts self referrals. She offers both remote sessions and face-to-face sessions at a clinic in Hove, East Sussex. She is available during school hours.

Zubeida also writes blogs to support families of neurodivergent children, which can be found here- https://zubeidadasgupta.substack.com/p/the-parents-survival-guide-to-the

Dr Estelle McDougall - Clinical Psychologist, specialising in Perinatal, Child and Family Support

I am really passionate about systemic working and consider the whole family unit whether I work individually or with the family system.

The models I draw from are:

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR)
Interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT)

I accept self-funding referrals, and I currently have remote availability on Friday mornings. My availability will increase in September 2025.

Dr Naomi Parsons – Family Psychologist

Naomi is a trauma-informed Chartered Psychologist with a big heart for seeing people flourish. She offers coaching and therapy for individuals and groups.

Naomi has expertise and lived-experience in the following areas:

Anxiety
Burnout
Chronic illness, invisible disabilities and long-term health conditions
Miscarriage
Birth trauma
Perfectionism and people-pleasing
Post natal depression
Matrescence/patresence (the extraordinary process of becoming a parent)
Neurodivergence including autism, ADHD, PDA, dyspraxia, dyslexia and dyscalculia
Parenting where a parent and/or child(ren) has additional needs
Trauma (including Complex PTSD and Dissociation)

Naomi is compassionate, creative, empathic, and intuitive, She provides a safe, warm and nurturing space where all parts of you are welcome.

Naomi has availability on term-time weekdays between 8am and 3pm. She is currently only able to accept self-funding clients.

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Dr Lauren Forrest – Perinatal Psychologist and EMDR trained Adult Psychologist

Lauren is a Clinical Psychologist who alongside private practice works within maternity & neonatal psychological interventions in Scotland. Within this role she provides support and psychological intervention for emotional difficulties related to complications during pregnancy, birth and neonatal inpatient care. She has a particular interest and expertise in birth and neonatal trauma , navigating pregnancy after loss and fear of childbirth (tokophobia).

Lauren completed her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Edinburgh in 2016 completing her specialist year in a trauma-informed centre for women involved in the criminal justice system with complex needs. She has 12 years of experience working in the NHS within several specialist teams with varied presentations and complexity including complex trauma.

Lauren is a parent of 3 children and understands the great joy, but also the unique challenges and pressures that the perinatal period brings. For her it continues to be a journey of transformation!

She considers it a real honor and privilege to come alongside a family at a time they likely feel really vulnerable. She is passionate about supporting mums and dads navigate this period and unlock the power of self compassion and kindness towards themselves.

Lauren utilises models such as:

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT),
Eye movement desensitisation reprocessing (EMDR),
Schema focused approaches and
Compassion focussed therapy (CFT) in an integrative and individually tailored way.
She has additional training in Video Interactive Guidance (VIG) and
Newborn Behavioural Observation (NBO).

Lauren focuses on developing the therapeutic relationship and making sure that you feel comfortable to talk about your experience at your own pace, in your own way. She will walk alongside you with warmth and compassion and will work with you collaboratively to make sense of your situation, and work on finding a new way forward in line with your goals. Lauren is registered with the Health Care Professionals Council (HCPC).

Lauren accepts self-funding and insurance funded referrals. She has daytime, evening weekend availability starting from 22nd July 2024.

Dr Annika Amoako- Adult Psychologist

Dr Annika Amoako is a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist with over 16 years’ experience of working

with adults. She is a friendly, empathetic, warm-natured, and down to earth practitioner. She has a particular interest in working with individuals who have experienced adverse health experiences and where there are strong body-mind links including individuals with health concerns.

She also has an interest in working with people who have experienced traumatic events, that have caused symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. She also has experience working with individuals during the perinatal period with distressing experiences such as sexual assault which has been retriggered in the perinatal period, birth trauma and attachment focused work.

Annika’s approach is multimodal and uses her specialist training in the following evidenced based modalities:

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT),
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR),
Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and
Systemic Therapy (Family therapy).

Annika can draw upon her experience in different presentations and service settings and will individualize the approach to the client’s needs using a collaborative and compassionate approach.

Annika accepts self-funding referrals and is registered with BUPA and AXA insurance. She currently has availability on Fridays.

Dr Emma Hoogerwerf- Perinatal Psychologist and Loss Specialist

Emma is a HCPC registered clinical psychologist with over 14 years’ experience of working with adults, children and their families within the NHS, as well as private and charitable sectors.

Alongside her private work, Emma works as the lead psychologist in an NHS perinatal mental health service, supporting birthing people and their partners from preconception all the way through to parenting in the early years. Within this role, Emma supports people with a range of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, psychosis, OCD and trauma.

Prior to her current role, Emma led specialist teamswithin a children’s physical health service, where she developed a special interest in supporting parents whose babies had received difficult or complex diagnoses.

Emma has also worked within general child and adolescent mental health services, specialist children’s trauma services, including with fostered and adopted children and within various adult mental health services.

Areas of Special Interest

Preconception, including fertility issues
Perinatal anxiety and depression
Complicated pregnancies
Premature births
Perinatal loss
Birth trauma
Parent-Infant attachment
Parenting
Interpersonal Difficulties

Emma enjoys working with people with a range of difficulties but has a special interest and strong background in perinatal mental health, parent-infant attachment, parenting, and parent-infant trauma and loss work.

Working extensively with the parent-child relationship has influenced and informed Emma’s practice over the years, leading to continued interest in the role of early experiences in childhood and how they may influence the relationships we hold with our adult self and with others.

Emma is a sensitive, thoughtful and compassionate psychologist who individually tailors assessment and treatment for her clients. As an experienced and truly integrative practitioner, Emma draws on a number of different evidence based therapeutic perspectives including, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, CBT, Schema, and attachment models.

Therapy can be hard work, and can involve confronting difficult thoughts, emotions, memories, and behaviours. Emma’s philosophy is that a strong, safe and secure therapeutic relationship is the cornerstone of her work. Emma therefore focuses on understanding your personal story and how you came to reach this point in your life. Emma will then use strategies that are specifically targeted to your unique situation and therapeutic hopes. Emma is particularly skilled in empathically challenging any unhelpful or distorted thinking styles.

Further training

Emma has completed further training in Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprograming (EMDR), Systemic Therapy and Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP).

Emma only accepts self- referrals. She has availability on Thursday daytimes and Tuesday afternoons/ early evening,Thursday daytimes and alternate Fridays.

Dr Fiona Hill- Perinatal and Child Psychologist

I’m a senior HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist with 15+ years experience working in a range of specialist services in the NHS. My passion lies in supporting parents in the perinatal period, helping make sense of difficulties, and reducing parental guilt/shame. I offer a warm and relaxed therapeutic space for a range of difficulties including post-natal depression, anxiety, trauma, loss, and adjustment to parenting. I have additional specialist training in supporting parent infant relationships, infant mental health and promoting secure attachments.

I currently work as a senior psychologist in an NHS Parent and Infant Relationship Service (PAIRS) offering therapeutic support to parents with infants from conception to three years of age. I also offer therapeutic support to those with Birth Trauma via the Maternity & Neonatal Psychological Intervention (MNPI) service. Prior to this I have significant experience working across a range of services including Neurodevelopmental services, Child and Adolescent Mental Health services, specialist parenting services, as well as private practice.

The main therapeutic models/interventions I offer include:

Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
Video Interactive Guidance (VIG)
I am also trained in Circle of Security Parenting (COSP)
Newborn Behaviour Observation (NBO)
Solihull Approach and
Incredible Years & Reflective Parenting.

Fiona accepts self-funding clients and would consider registering with insurance companies, as required. Fiona currently has space online on Friday mornings.

Dr Grace Lee-Brindle- Perinatal and Adult Psychologist

I’m a Senior Clinical Psychologist registered with the HCPC. I have ten years’ experience working in the NHS in the field of mental health. I specialise in perinatal mental health and supporting people at all stages of their parenting journey (from pregnancy to 2+ years postnatal), as well as in working with trauma.

I have experience of working with depression, anxiety, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, relationship and attachment difficulties, OCD, phobias, and parenting dilemmas. I have a special interest in parent infant relationships and bonding and recognise the importance of helping clients reflect on their past experience of being parented, and their journey to becoming parents, to help understand difficulties in this area. I also have extensive experience of working with those who have experienced trauma, including birth trauma.

I have training in the following therapeutic interventions:

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Video Interaction Guidance (VIG) – Accredited Practitioner
Circle of Security Parenting
Parent Infant Psychotherapy (PIP)
Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT)
Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) – level 2
I am also currently undertaking Advanced Parent Infant Practitioner Training (APIP)

I have a compassionate, collaborative, non-judgemental, flexible stance which allows me to tailor therapy to a client’s needs and goals. I offer online and face to face therapy (in Chichester) on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Dr Ash McKay – Perinatal Psychologist

Ash is a Senior Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years experience of working within the NHS with adults with a range of presenting issues.

She has worked in a number of settings, including community mental health teams, Early Intervention in Psychosis teams, community rehabilitation teams, and perinatal mental health teams.

She has particular specialism in perinatal mental health, birth loss and birth trauma, PTSD, vicarious traumatisation and complex trauma. Ash currently works as the Lead Psychologist in a NHS perinatal mental health team and maternal mental health service.

Ash draws on a variety of therapeutic approaches, including:

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR),
Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

Ash has availability online on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. She currently only accepts self-funding clients.

Dr Devon Rodwell- Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychologist

I am a HCPC-registered Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience working in physical and mental health settings. In addition to supporting clients privately, I work in an NHS Intensive Care Unit, providing psychological interventions to those affected by life-changing physical health events. Within this role, I work with both the person experiencing critical illness and their family or loved ones, to support their coping during such a frightening time.

I offer psychological support to children, adolescents and adults experiencing a range of difficulties, including;

Anxiety and OCD
Low mood
Trauma and PTSD
Chronic illness
Low self-esteem
Bereavement
Relationship difficulties
Neurodiversity

My area of specialist interest is supporting those who have experienced psychological trauma related to their physical health and those with long-term health conditions.

I am trained in a variety of evidence-based psychological models, including: Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Systemic Family Therapy.

I am committed to delivering the highest quality of care to clients and therefore work in an integrative way, tailoring my approach to the individual’s needs and preferences. I understand that therapy can be tough and anxiety-provoking at times, and I hence focus on providing a safe and compassionate space for clients to share their experiences in their own time.

I accept self-funding referrals and would be happy to register with insurance companies if requested. I offer both face-to-face (in the Mid Sussex area) and online sessions, on Fridays.

Dr Jodie Finch- Currently closed to new referrals

Jodie is a highly specialist Clinical Psychologist with over 12 years of experience working in mental health

services, and over 6 years of experience working in trauma. Jodie currently works in an NHS maternal mental health service and independent practice and specialises in working with difficulties including birth trauma, pregnancy and baby loss, tokophobia and pregnancy related difficulties, adjustment to parenting and perinatal mental health.

Jodie began working in perinatal mental health following her own challenges during her journey to parenthood, and as a result is very passionate about this area. Jodie uses an integrative approach in her therapeutic work drawing upon principles from a range of models to meet your individual needs including:

Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy,
EMDR,
Compassion Focused Therapy,
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy,
Mindfulness Approaches and
Attachment/Systemic Approaches.

Jodie is registered with the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC).

Jodie accepts self-funding referrals and is registered with AXA, AVIVA, WPA and BUPA insurance.

Dr Emma Hollywell- Currently closed to new referrals

I work using an integrative approach, tailoring therapy to the needs of each individual to support clients to gain a greater understanding of themselves and make lasting changes.

I value each client’s individuality and my aim is to create a compassionate and collaborative therapeutic experience that reflects each client’s distinctiveness. I am an Accredited Schema Therapist with the ISST as well as an experienced DBT therapist (DBT British Isles trained) and EMDR therapist. I draw on these modalities as well as a range of therapeutic approaches, including Compassion Focused Therapy, to tailor the therapy to the client’s presenting issues. I specialise in helping people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress resulting from traumatic life experiences.

Before becoming a Psychologist I held senior positions in a fast-paced marketing firm and witnessed first-hand the impact stress can have on well-being in the workplace. I am also a Senior Practitioner at a leadership and team development consultancy practice, so have strong insights into the complex challenges facing executives in the workplace, including the compounding pressure working parents face adjusting to family life.

My doctoral research examined the nature of compassionate care in the NHS and promoting compassionate care, self-compassion and well-being in the workplace, which are areas I remain passionate about.

I am a registered Psychologist with the HCPC and a Chartered Psychologist with the BPS. I also currently work as a lecturer and research supervisor on the City, University of London Counselling Psychology Doctorate programme (DPsych) and for the Postgraduate Certificate in Counselling Psychology.

Dr Sarah Hyland – Currently closed to new referrals

Dr Sarah Hyland is a Specialist Clinical Psychologist with experience in a variety of relationship and other problems with a special focus on perinatal, maternal mental health, baby loss and trauma. She is trained in a variety of psychological models within clinical psychology including psychoanalytic psychotherapy and attachment focused EMDR.

Dr Hyland has worked in the NHS for a number of years in psychotherapy departments focusing on both assessment and longer-term therapeutic work, with a wide range of difficulties. She currently works in a Maternal Mental Health Service in the NHS and has been a founder member of that service and a core member of the development team. She has experience working with baby loss, tokophobia (fear of childbirth), pregnancy after loss and birth trauma.

As well as her individual therapeutic work Dr Hyland undertakes a variety of specialist supervisions of other health professionals, including midwives, perinatal community psychiatric nurses and more junior psychologists. She also supports the medical teams in offering debriefs and reflective practice spaces when required.

In her private practice she has experience of working with people both shorter- and longer-term difficulties following early attachment trauma and other issues. She also works with associated problems of adjustment to pregnancy and parenthood in women who themselves have had a traumatic or complicated history.

Sarah accepts self-funding referrals and is registered with WPA and Healix insurance.

Dr Rebecca Money- Adult and Child Clinical Psychologist. Currently closed to new referrals

I am Dr Rebecca Money, a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist working both in the NHS and private practice. I have over 10 years experience of helping individuals and families who have experienced struggles with their mental health. Sometimes people come to see me if they have a specific area in their life they would like to change. Other times it may be to talk and understand previous experiences, or to explore more about themselves. I aim to offer a comfortable, empathic, and non-judgemental environment, asking questions such as ‘what has happened?’ rather than ‘what is wrong?’. I hope that my sessions offer a space where you feel safe and heard.

I work with children, adolescents, and adults, and I have worked in the NHS, local authority, and private services. My experiences and training mean that I can offer individualised therapy sessions based on our shared understanding of what is going on for you/your family. Here are some of the therapeutic approaches I regularly use to inform my work.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Systemic Approaches, such as Narrative Therapy

I have worked with a range of emotional difficulties, providing specialist assessment, formulation and evidence-based interventions tailored to individual needs including adapting intervention for neurodivergence. Within my sessions I have had experience supporting individuals with the following presentations:

Anxiety-related difficulties, such as:
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Panic Attacks
- Generalised Anxiety
- Separation Anxiety
- Phobias
- Health Anxiety
Low mood (depression)
Emotional based school aversion
Family adjustment
Trauma
Anger
Low self-esteem
Perfectionism/Self-criticism
Attachment-related difficulties
Post diagnostic support of neurodivergence (e.g., Autism and ADHD diagnosis)

Rebecca accepts self-funding referrals and clients want support via WPA or BUPA health insurance. She has virtual availability on Wednesday lunchtimes.

Sarah Baillie- Perinatal and Early Years (age 0-5) Psychologist. Currently closed to new referrals

I am trained in a range of therapeutic interventions to do this, including:

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR),
Circle of Security Parenting,
Incredible Years Parenting,
Video Interaction Guidance (VIG),
Reflective Parenting,
Newborn Behavioural Observation (NBO),
Touchpoints, and
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).

I hope to create a safe, therapeutic space where client’s goals can be prioritised and worked towards in a collaborative way. I offer online therapy in the evenings or Fridays.

I am HCPC registered and a member of the Association of Infant Mental Health and Association of Video Interaction Guidance.

Sarah accepts self funding referrals and would consider registering with insurance companies, where necessary. Sarah has availability on Friday mornings or on Monday and Tuesday evenings.

Dr Danielle Crane- Adult Psychologist- Currently closed to new referrals

I am a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist. I feel incredibly privileged to be able to support people in their most vulnerable moments. I am committed to providing the best possible care and tailoring therapy to my client’s needs. I provide a safe, non-judgemental space and a warm, genuine approach to help clients work through things at their own pace.

I have experience working with children, adults, couples, and families and provide online therapy for a range of difficulties including, but not limited to:

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Bereavements
Stress and anxiety
Depression
Relationship issues
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Substance Misuse

I tend to work integratively, drawing on the following approaches:

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Trauma-Focussed CBT
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT)
Motivational Interviewing
Narrative therapy
Systemic Family Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) from May

My qualifications include:

BSc Psychology and Sociology
PGDip Mental Health Practice
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
Level 1 Systemic Family Therapy
PGDip Dialectical Behaviour Therapy

I have availability on Thursdays and Fridays. I am BUPA registered and willing to register with other insurance companies, if requested.

Dr Claire Vowell- Adult Psychologist. Currently closed to new referrals

I’m Dr Claire Vowell, a Chartered Counselling Psychologist, registered with the HCPC.

I’m dedicated to helping individuals overcome various mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety disorders and grief.

With a background in the corporate world, I have a deep understanding of the pressures that can accompany professional life and can provide practical strategies to foster resilience and manage stress and burnout effectively. As a working mother myself, I understand the challenges of balancing work and family life. I have a particular interest in supporting working parents with their mental health, addressing issues like the loss of confidence, identity, and managing feelings of guilt. I firmly believe that psychological support can be invaluable in this parenting journey.

My therapeutic approaches include:

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT),
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT),
Psychodynamic therapy, and
Person-centered therapy.

I work collaboratively and integratively, customizing treatment to meet each individual’s unique goals and needs. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for personal exploration and growth. I aim to help individuals not only overcome their immediate challenges but also develop the skills and insight needed for lasting change and personal growth.

If you’re seeking support to overcome depression, anxiety, grief, stress, burnout, or if you’re a working parent looking to navigate the complexities of balancing career and family life, I’m here to assist you on your journey.

I provide online therapy on a Wednesday daytime.

Dr Hannah Whitehead- Currently closed to new referrals

Hannah specialises in working with children and teenagers experiencing anxiety and/or trauma. She supports parents and carers, as well as working with the child. She works creatively and playfully when appropriate and if my client welcomes it. She feels it is important to get to know each child as a unique individual and build on their strengths in sessions together. She works integratively, drawing upon several therapeutic models including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), depending on what feels appropriate for each individual’s needs. She is also EMDR (trauma therapy trained).

She has worked in the NHS and third sector for over ten years, with both children and adults with a range of emotional and mental health difficulties. Her experience includes working in both local and national specialist CAMHS (Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service) and a specialist trauma service.

Dr Frankie Harrison- Currently closed to new referrals

Frankie is a Clinical Psychologist who has worked with children and families; in community mental health teams and in paediatric services, including those who may be struggling with attachment difficulties and early developmental trauma. She also has a keen interest in working with parents through the perinatal period and beyond, especially with parents who may have encountered trauma associated with birth or through neonatal unit intervention (NICU).

Dr Alexandra Askew- Currently closed to new referrals

Alexandra is a Clinical psychologist and qualified yoga teacher. She enjoys working therapeutically with adults. She offers a range of evidence based therapies including EMDR. Her full profile will be updated soon.

Dr John Burns- Currently closed to new referrals

I am an experienced Consultant Clinical Psychologist registered with the British Psychological Society, Health and Care Professions Council, and the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies.

I have worked in various positions and different contexts in the NHS, working with adults, and young people. My most recent post in the NHS was as a Consultant Clinical Psychologist working across three prisons in Surrey.

I bring a warm, open, and down-to-earth approach to my work and aim to provide a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space to talk.

I have extensive experience of delivering psychological therapy with a wide range of problems including: anxiety, panic, phobias, OCD; trauma and abuse; low mood and depression; irritability and anger; loss and grief; problems with alcohol or drugs; problems related to self-esteem, identity, and self-worth; self-harming; struggles adjusting to life problems or changes; problems in relationships; difficulties getting the most out of your work or home life

I can provide Schema Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, EMDR, or a more flexible and integrative therapy that is tailored to an individual’s particular need.

What to expect

The first stage of therapy aims to develop an understanding of the problems, how they started, what things might be them keeping going, and what strengths and coping mechanisms you draw on.

How therapy progresses is then dependent on the kinds of issues you want to explore. Some problems are better suited to a structured goal-orientated approach that aims to address current symptoms. In this case we would work together to agree a set of goals and a treatment plan. This type of therapy may be relatively short-term (e.g 6-20 sessions) but is dependent on the type and severity of the problems.

Other problems may require a long-term approach that aims to work on a deeper level and could last several years. There may not be specific problems but a desire to explore things in a more open-ended way. Periodic reviews of the therapy would take place where you can discuss how you feel it is working and review ongoing goals for therapy.

Qualifications

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology University of Birmingham 2009
Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Royal Holloway 2010
Schema Therapy Schema Therapy Associates 2018
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing EMDR accredited Trainer: Sian Morgan 2019

Dr Jennifer Vaughan- Currently closed to new referrals

Hello! I’m Jennifer

I qualified as a Chartered Clinical Psychologist in 2011 and have significant experience working with adults experiencing a range of emotional health and/or physical health difficulties.

I’m an approachable, reliable and conscientious practitioner, with specialist interests in adult mental health, clinical health and clinical neuropsychological fields. I’m Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered and a member of the British Psychological Society (BPS). I have enhanced Disclosure and Barring (DBS) clearance.

I completed my undergraduate psychology degree at The University of Sheffield and my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at The University of Manchester. I completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Neuropsychology at The University of Glasgow. Finally, I have also completed a BPS-accredited supervisory training course at The University of Manchester.

Professional Experience

Throughout my career, I have worked in a range of NHS and independent settings, including within primary care (e.g., IAPT and GP services), secondary care (e.g., Mental Health Teams), hospital settings and forensic mental health services. My most recent position within the NHS was as a Principal Clinical Psychologist within a Neurorehabilitation Service, specialising in supporting people following experiencing traumatic incidents and physical illnesses.

I have worked with a wide-range of emotional and life-situation difficulties, providing highly specialist assessment, formulation and evidence-based interventions tailored to individual needs. I have helped people in managing experiences of:

Anxiety including social anxiety, generalised anxiety, panic, obsessive compulsive disorder, health anxiety
Physical Health Conditions e.g. pain, chronic illness, weight management
Relationship Difficulties
Anger
Sleep Difficulties
Low Self Esteem
Worry
Neurological Conditions e.g. traumatic brain injury, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s
Stress and Managing Life Transitions
Depression
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)/Trauma
Bereavement/Loss
Childhood Abuse
Substance Use Difficulties e.g. drugs, alcohol
Work Related Problems

Approach / Therapies Offered

My doctoral training as a Clinical Psychologist has enabled me to draw on multiple theoretical models using an integrative and person-centred approach to support clients reach their goals within therapy and ultimately within their everyday lives.

I believe every person, their life experiences, and their values and goals are different and so tailoring sessions to ‘best fit’ each person is so important in ensuring the therapy is as helpful and supportive as possible. Amongst others, the therapeutic models I use in include:

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT)
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Eye-Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Cognitive Rehabilitation and Neuropsychological Approaches

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