Dr Anna Norris

Clinical Psychologist; HCPC; BPS

I am a Clinical Psychologist, registered with the HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council), and a chartered member and associate fellow of the BPS (British Psychological Society). I have 20 years of experience of working with a wide range of presenting difficulties, including anxiety, burnout and work-related stress, depression, low self-esteem, emotion regulation difficulties, ADHD, trauma and PTSD and relationship difficulties. I have 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.

I have experienced the value of drawing upon 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). I recognise 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, manage their internal struggles and reduce distress, learn new skills, build resilience and work towards living a life in line with their values.

I am also qualified to provide Assessments of ADHD in adults.

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy), Lancaster University

• BSc in Psychology, Lancaster University

Anopama Kapoor

Counselling Psychologist; HCPC

I qualified as a counselling psychologist in 2001. I have worked always in adult services, within the NHS and private sector, working with people experiencing a range of mental health difficulties. During this time, I have also worked in a number of specialist services such as older people’s services, online services, and teams specialising ASD and EUPD. My preferred therapeutic orientation is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), however I am also trained in Dialectal Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT). My NHS roles currently include providing psychological therapy (individual and group), supervision, consultation and training.

I believe in tailoring the approach to the individual. I enjoy working with a variety of difficulties, developing a formulation with the patient, so that can better understand their difficulties and how to move forward. I think it is important to give a person a safe place to talk and be themselves. My aim in therapy is to provide people with a strong therapeutic relationship where they do not feel judged and feel able to speak openly about their difficulties. Life can be full of challenges and stressors, that can affect our view of the world and ourselves. Sometimes, we feel unable to cope through no fault of our own, and we need support to help us overcome our problems.

Therapy can help you develop skills to achieve your goals and work towards a life that you feel is worthwhile, whilst sticking to your values. I think it is important to work collaboratively with people, developing a plan which they can work on at their own pace. I often say to people, I can show you the way, but it is you who has to take the steps. It is not an easy decision to enter in to therapy, it takes strength and commitment, but you are not alone in this journey, I can be there to support through each step.

Dr Majida Bibi

Counselling Psychologist; HCPC

I am a Counselling Psychologist registered with the HCPC. I have worked in mental health services since 2012, gaining experience of working with individuals with various difficulties, including personality disorders, depression, anxiety, trauma and PTSD, emotion regulation difficulties, eating disorders and relational difficulties. I have experience of working in both in-patient and out-patient mental health services. I have specialist training in Mentalisation-Based Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and am currently working in a specialist NHS service providing full programme DBT.

I value working alongside the client and seeing them as an individual and therefore work with an integrative approach drawing upon a range of different therapeutic models which are evidence-based. I have specialist training in Mentalisation-Based Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). I believe for treatment effectiveness, establishing a therapeutic relationship with my clients is important through working ethically, being non-judgmental and empathic.

I recognise that it can be difficult to embark on a journey of reaching out for support and sharing your difficulties and I would feel privileged to be alongside you in this journey towards reaching your goals and improving your quality of life.

Dr John Burns

Clinical Psychologist; HCPC

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 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; problems with eating; struggles adjusting to life problems or changes; problems in relationships; difficulties getting the most out of your work or home life.

I also have a special interest in ADHD and am trained to provide full diagnostic assessments with adults. When undertaking these assessments it is important to pay special attention to the overlap with other mental health difficulties. This ensures a fuller understanding of people’s problems and a more accurate diagnosis.

When undertaking therapy I can provide Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR); Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, or a more flexible and integrative therapy that is tailored to an individual's particular need. I am also influenced by ideas from Compassion Focussed Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Mindfulness.

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. 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 upon.

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 6-12 months. 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.

Main therapy models:

-       Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing

-       Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

-       Schema Therapy

Dr Catherine Bavister

Clinical Psychologist; HCPC

I’m a Clinical Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). I have been working in mental health services for 20 years, in both primary and secondary care. My NHS work has predominantly been with adults in complex mental health services, seeking support for chronic conditions including anxiety, depression, attachment difficulties, trauma and dissociation. I also have experience and a keen interest in Autistic Spectrum Disorders. I am able to offer a range of therapeutic approaches meaning we can tailor the therapy to meet your individual needs and preferences. It is often useful to develop a psychological formulation with you, so we can understand you better and what makes you tick. I use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), but I do tend to bring in what works e.g. from Narrative Therapy, Systemic Therapy, Attachment Theory, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).

On a more personal note, I am aware that starting therapy can be a big step and one which you might still be uncertain about. It’s really understandable. I appreciate that it has got to be the right time and the right person for you, but hopefully you won’t look back. -

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (D.Clin.Psych), University of Leicester

Post Graduate Certificate in Psychological Therapies (PG Cert) University of Nottingham

Bachelor of Sciences in Psychology (BSc Hons), University of Derby

Dr Hanna Yousefzadeh

Clinical Psychologist

I am a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist who has worked within the field of psychology for over 10 years. This experience has spanned across a variety of NHS mental health services to support people with a range of difficulties. I hold expertise in supporting those who are experiencing emotional difficulties who have received a diagnosis of ADHD or ASD or those who relate to neurodiverse traits. I passionately draw upon the Trauma Informed Approach to consider someone’s previous experiences and their context when understanding their current difficulties.I aim to bring together the expertise you hold about your own experiences with my clinical skills of various psychological theories and evidence-based therapy models. This will allow a shared understanding of your difficulties and therefore, establish the most appropriate intervention to support you. 

I utilitise a range of evidence-based therapeutic models including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Systemic Therapy. You can expect me to adapt my approach according to your needs, considering any physical health or neurodiverse needs.

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (University of East London)

BSc. Psychology (University of Essex)

Postgraduate Certificate in Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Interventions (University College London)

Dr Kathy Thwaites

Clinical Psychologist; HCPC

Having completed my BA (Hons) in Psychology at the University of Manchester I then completed my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Teesside in 2009. On qualification I spent five years working within NHS adult mental health services working with people experiencing a range of psychological health difficulties including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, childhood trauma, PTSD and relational difficulties. Following this I gained valuable experience working within NHS physical health services supporting people managing the psychological impact of their physical health conditions including Chronic Pain, Chronic Fatigue and Cancer diagnoses. I also have experience within the private sector working with clients looking to make changes to their weight and eating patterns.

Within my private work I enjoy working with all of the above areas of difficulty and in particular am interested in the overlap between our physical and mental health, and the ways that past experiences / trauma can interact with this. I enjoy offering both brief therapy input focusing on a focused area of current difficulty, as well as longer term therapy that might explore past experience in more depth.

I am trained in a range of approaches and can offer therapeutic input informed by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy ( CFT) and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT). In my work I aim to make Clinical Psychology input feel as collaborative and accessible as possible for a broad range of clients, ensuring that the appointments take a pace and focus that feels right for each client at that point in time.

I am also trained in the comprehensive assessment of ADHD in adults. I enjoy completing these assessments, finding that these can help people make sense of a long history of difficulties that have often been overlooked or misunderstood