our Team

We’re a collective of

curious and compassionate practitioners,

dedicated to offering exceptional mental health support to our clients.

We know just how hard it can be to find a therapist who truly understands you, and your story. Finding the right ‘fit’ will mean feeling safe, fully-accepted, seen and truly heard by your therapist. All of our practitioners hold themselves to the highest standards and work in an evidence-based way. 

Learn more about our practitioners and then book your free twenty minute consultation. 

Hello,
I’m Dianne

Clinical
Psychologist 

I am a clinical psychologist and have been working with mental health since 2010. I specialise in working with high-achievers, high-functioning anxiety, and ADHD.

  • I am what I call a ‘why’ person, and spent most of my younger years trying to figure out why certain aspects of life left me feeling stuck.

    My curiosity combined with my desire to maximise my own potential in life, led to a progression where psychology found me as a career, and it felt like a natural fit.

  • High-achievers 

    High-functioning anxiety

    Self-doubt

    Perfectionism

    Burnout 

    Imposter syndrome

    Relationship difficulties

    ADHD

  • I am easy going, down to earth, with a good sense of humour. My style in therapy is collaborative, engaging, and informal.

    I value authenticity and thrive on a good problem to solve. I consider myself a ‘big picture’ thinker who is competent and efficient.

  • I use an integrative approach drawing on a range of theories, depending on what my client’s presenting problem is. These include Systemic Psychology, Narrative Therapy, Person-Centred Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

    Fundamentally I have two guiding beliefs: the therapeutic relationship is the most important vehicle for change, and the ‘why’ is often more important than the ‘what’ we do.

  • I qualified as a Psychologist from the University of South Africa in 2012. I worked for the South African Military service as an intern, and then for one of the largest medical hospitals in Southern Africa. I moved to the UK in 2015 and spent three years working for the NHS in a specialist service for medically unexplained symptoms and long term conditions.

    In 2018 I left the NHS and have built a thriving private practice that I love working in. I now work predominantly with high-achievers who struggle with high-functioning anxiety, as well as ADHD in adults.

  • When I’m not working you will find me spending time with my three spirited children, walking my dog, educating myself about all things related to health and mental health, or honing my creative skills.

Hello,
I’m Stephanie

HCPC Registered Psychologist & Phd Candidate 

I specialise in neurodiversity, trauma and inner child work with adolescents and adults. If you recognise feelings of shame or guilt, feel like you have to be self-sufficient and independent, or are driven by anxiety to overcompensate for your perceived shortfalls, we will work well together.

  • Although I initially thought I would become a journalist due to my passion for people’s stories, after attending a first-year psychology course I quickly realised Psychology was my calling. I truly love the work I do and feel blessed to do it.

  • Aged 16+

    Autism and ADHD

    Trauma

    Inner Child Work

    Anxiety

    Shame

    Diagnostic assessments for ADHD

  • I would describe my style as empathetic, modest, warm, transparent and intuitive. I believe that psychology has something to offer everyone when it’s applied appropriately - it all starts with finding the right therapist.

  • I use an integrative approach, which means I draw on a number of theories to help me tailor therapy to meet your needs. These include CBT, Narrative Therapy, Trauma-informed Therapy, Progressive Muscle Relaxation and Mindfulness. I pride myself on working in an evidenced-based way, drawing on current research and best practice.  

  • My experience includes Trauma and Neurodevelopmental Conditions (Autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) across the lifespan.

    After initially working at the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS), I went on to work at several schools in Sutton where I worked with children who didn’t feel they fit into the system and needed help succeeding. At Southwest London and St Georges I focused on honing my skills by doing Autism and ADHD assessments. I went on to work at an NHS Adult Autism and ADHD service to gain a better understanding of adults with neurodiversity. More recently I’ve worked at two public inquiries. At the Independent Inquiry into Childhood Sexual Abuse (IICSA), as a psychologist in the civil service, I worked predominantly on the Truth project. Concurrently working with the Essex Mental Health Independent Inquiry (EMHII) I assisted them in developing their services and offered psychological consults. I have also lectured and enjoy developing and implementing training. At present I'm doing a PhD at the University of Essex, with a focus on trauma.

    Neurodiversity

    I have a passion for working with people who feel their voices haven’t been heard and facilitating empowerment. This has included people who identify as neurodiverse. In the late 1990’s Judith Singer coined the term ‘Neurodiverse’ and although initially this term was used to talk about experiences of Autism, it has come to represent all forms of diversity; including Autism, ADHD, all the ‘dys’s (-praxia, -calculia etc), learning difficulties and so on.

    It is an inclusive term which aims to celebrate differences and focus on strengths, pushing for a societal change, namely one that’s more inclusive. This is something I endorse. Singer said “Neurodiversity may be every bit as crucial for the human race as biodiversity is for life in general. Who can say what form of wiring will prove best at any given moment?” (Silberman, 2015).

  • Outside of my love for psychology, I enjoy spending time with my big family, travelling and meeting new people. I also find a lot of joy and peace in learning about, and creating art.