Areas of Expertise

I am a HCPC-registered and BPS-chartered Clinical Psychologist with over 14 years of experience supporting people with a wide range of psychological difficulties. My approach is warm, compassionate, and collaborative, helping clients feel safe and understood as they explore their challenges and move towards positive, lasting change.

I believe therapy offers a space for reflection, understanding, and growth. I aim to help individuals make sense of their experiences, recognise unhelpful patterns, and develop the tools needed to live with greater balance, confidence, and self-compassion.

Areas of Expertise

Throughout my career, I have worked with adults experiencing a broad range of emotional and psychological difficulties, including:

• Anxiety, depression, and stress

• Trauma and PTSD

• Neurodevelopmental conditions, including ADHD and autism

• Relationship and interpersonal challenges

• Individuals seeking greater self-understanding and personal growth

I have extensive experience working in both acute and crisis mental health services, supporting people during some of the most difficult times in their lives. In addition to my clinical work, I have provided consultation, supervision, and training to multidisciplinary teams, promoting psychologically informed care across services.

Therapeutic Approaches

My approach to therapy is integrative and evidence-based, drawing primarily from:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) – Helping clients identify and change unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns.

• Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) – Supporting recovery from trauma and distressing life events.

I also draw on ideas from Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), supporting individuals to develop self-compassion, manage difficult emotions, and live in alignment with their values.

I believe in working collaboratively and flexibly, tailoring therapy to each person’s needs and goals. My aim is to create a safe, supportive space where clients can gain insight, build resilience, and make meaningful change.

Professional Background & Qualifications

I began my career in adolescent mental health services and research before qualifying as a Clinical Psychologist in 2011. Since then, I have worked across NHS inpatient, crisis, and liaison services, providing psychological support to individuals with complex and acute presentations.

After over a decade working in the NHS, I now offer therapy in private practice, where I continue to support clients in understanding themselves and developing new ways of coping and thriving.

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy), University of Manchester

• BSc (Hons) Psychology, University of Hull

Psychologist Reading

At Oak Grove Psychology, we are committed to providing professional, compassionate, and evidence-based psychological support.

If you are seeking therapy to better understand yourself, manage anxiety or low mood, or recover from trauma, please get in touch with us today to book an appointment and explore how we can help you on your journey toward well-being.

Arrange a Consultation

Contact us today using the form to arrange an initial consultation, call us on 07359 577 510, or email us at drannanorris@oakgrovepsychology.co.uk.