Who are we?

We are all qualified Chartered Psychologists registered with the British Psychological Society / Health & Care Professions Council, and / or accredited members of the British Association for Cognitive and Behavioural Psychotherapists. Several of our team are also accredited as CBT Supervisors and Trainers. We specialise in the treatment of depression and anxiety using cognitive behaviour therapy, which has been shown to be the most effective type of therapy for most anxiety and mood-related problems. Couple and family work, as well as therapist supervision, are also central to our practice. In addition to our private practice we have all trained, worked at, or managed specialist clinics in the NHS. 

Dr Alison Hayward

I am a Clinical Psychologist and a BABCP accredited CBT therapist. I have worked with people with depression, stress and anxiety-related problems for over 10 years in various NHS settings. Most recently I have worked for South London and the Maudsley NHS Trust in a primary care service, with adults with a range of low mood and anxiety-related problems, including depression, work-related stress, major life changes, grief, phobias, panic attacks, OCD and PTSD. In the past I have also worked in specialist anxiety and trauma services. I enjoy working with people to help them find manageable ways to overcome their problems and move towards their goals. I am a warm, friendly and encouraging person and I enjoy seeing people’s lives improve through the work we do together.

Working hours: Monday and Wednesday 9.30am-1.30pm

Dr Blake Stobie

I am a Consultant Clinical Psychologist at a specialist treatment clinic at the Maudsley Hospital. I specialise in helping clients with anxiety problems, and love my work. I also enjoy supervising colleagues who are interested in developing their skills in CBT. I have written some book chapters and journal articles, and have also taught colleagues both nationally and internationally. I am friendly and approachable, and work hard to tailor evidence-based treatments to the specific needs of the clients I see in an effective way.

Please click here for a link to a TedX talk I gave on intrusive thoughts.

Working hours: Monday - Wednesday 6pm-9pm

Leslie Rossouw

I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist who specialises in delivering
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Couples Therapy. I have full accreditation with the BABCP, BPS and the HCPC. I have more than 10 years' experience of working in the NHS and in private practice with a wide range of difficulties, including OCD, trauma, depression, social anxiety, panic disorder / panic attacks, generalised anxiety disorder / worry, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and other phobias. I have developed a keen interest in OCD, trauma and low self-esteem. Furthermore, I am a qualified supervisor / trainer to students in training and to qualified therapists in both the areas of CBT and couples therapy. I am a caring and perceptive therapist, and I love my work.

Working hours: Wednesday (9am – 2pm online); Thursday (9am – 2pm, can be in person), and Friday (12pm - 5pm online).

Insurance companies – WPA, Aviva

Dr Rachel White

I am Clinical Psychologist who specialises in delivering Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT).  As well as HCPC registration, I have full BABCP accreditation as a therapist, supervisor, and trainer.  I have over 10 years of experience within the NHS working with a range of difficulties including OCD, social anxiety, PTSD, panic disorder, generalised anxiety disorder, specific phobias, body-dysmorphic disorder, low mood / depression, low self-esteem or general stress and adjustment difficulties.  I have a particular interest and expertise in helping individuals with OCD.  My clients appreciate a balance of structured, evidence-based therapy, applied in a way that is flexible and recognises them as an individual.

Working hours: Thursday 5pm-8pm

Insurance companies: Aviva, WPA, Cigna

Dr Heather Bolton 

I am a clinical psychologist with postgraduate training in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). I spent 10 years practicing in the NHS and during that time I specialised in working with depression and anxiety disorders. I have always found this type of work very rewarding and I love seeing people’s lives improve through therapy.  More recently I have been working to develop an online therapy platform, which has allowed me to be creative in adapting the principles of CBT within a very different forum. As a therapist, I have a laid-back style and I am warm and genuine. I always strive to form a strong working alliance with clients and am supportive and encouraging in helping people to overcome their problems.

Working hours: Tuesday 6pm-9pm

Dr Tom Parsloe 

I am a chartered clinical psychologist and a BABCP-accredited cognitive-behavioural therapist. I am registered with the HCPC. I have over 10 years experience of working in the NHS in primary and secondary care with people with difficulties such as PTSD, OCD, panic, social anxiety, health anxiety, phobias, grief, stress and depression. I am friendly and empathetic and have a thoughtful, reflective style as a therapist. I love helping clients develop a better understanding of what is keeping their problems going so that they can learn the skills to overcome them and make positive changes in their lives. I currently work in South London and the Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust at a specialist service for anxiety and trauma, where I specialise in working with individuals who have been affected by recent London terror attacks. 

Working hours: Wednesday and Thursday evening 5:30pm- 7:30pm

Insurance companies: Cigna

Dr Alicia Deale

I am a BABCP accredited cognitive behavioural psychotherapist and supervisor. I have worked as a therapist in the NHS for over 25 years, and for much of this time I was based at the Centre for Anxiety Disorders and Trauma at the Maudsley Hospital, where I specialised in OCD and PTSD, as well as Emetophobia, BDD, Heath Anxiety, Panic and Social Phobia. I also worked with depression and with medically unexplained physical symptoms. I have been a therapist on research trials, published some book chapters and papers, supervised qualified therapists, and taught and supervised therapists in training.  I have undertaken additional training in EMDR and in Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy. However, my heart is always with CBT and with working one to one with people to help them find solutions to their problems and difficulties. I think that my approach is thoughtful, creative and collaborative.

Working hours: Tuesdays

Dr Lucinda Gledhill

I am a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist with training and experience in a range of therapies. I completed my PhD at Newcastle University, subsequently completed my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience and have authored several publications in peer-reviewed journals. I have worked with both children/adolescents and adults with a range of depression and anxiety-related difficulties, and have a particular interest in OCD. I currently work at South London and the Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust in the national & specialist child and adolescent eating disorder service, where I use models such as Family Therapy for anorexia (FT-AN), Radically-Open Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (RO-DBT), and CBT for eating disorders. I am an approachable, warm, and friendly clinician with a passion for helping people to overcome their difficulties and find ways to cope with the uncertainty and anxiety that modern life can provoke. Using evidence-based approaches, I work collaboratively and compassionately with clients to help them challenge themselves in order to make positive changes in their lives.

Working hours: Monday and Tuesday evening (last session at 8pm).

Dr Alice Montague

I am an HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist with postgraduate specialist training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). I completed my doctoral training in Clinical Psychology at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London. I am experienced in working with young people and adults experiencing low mood and anxiety, with a particular interest in social anxiety and health anxiety. I currently work in a specialist clinic in the NHS delivering CBT to adults who have experienced distressing experiences, anxiety, and low mood. I am a laid-back, compassionate therapist who works creatively with my clients to help them reach their goals, and I take great pride in my work.

Dr Alexandra Keyes

I am a Clinical Psychologist and BABCP accredited CBT therapist. I have over 10 years of experience working in the NHS and specialise in supporting people with anxiety disorders such as OCD, BDD and emetophobia. I work for the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust at a residential unit with people with severe and enduring anxiety problems. I have published research articles and book chapters on CBT for emetophobia. During treatment, I draw on Compassion Focused Therapy to help people to develop kinder ways to approach their difficulties. As a therapist I am friendly, supportive and enjoy helping my clients to overcome their anxiety in order to live a life that is meaningful to them.

Working hours: Monday evening

Insurance companies: Aviva, Vitality (please discuss)

Dr Amanda Davey

I am an HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist, who specialises in delivering evidence-based treatment for general anxiety, panic, social anxiety, health anxiety, phobias, post-traumatic stress, OCD, mood difficulties, and sexual problems. Through my PhD research and subsequent therapeutic work, I have become passionate about working with people who identify as LGBTQ+. I also have particular interest and experience in supporting parents during pregnancy and the postnatal period, as this can be a transformative and challenging stage of people’s lives. In my NHS roles, I work in specialist services for sexual difficulties and perinatal mental health. My approach as a therapist is warm and compassionate, and I value building a collaborative relationship with clients. I find helping people overcome obstacles that have been keeping them stuck immensely rewarding and it is a joy to see clients create happier and healthier lives.

Working hours: Wednesday and Thursday evening, Friday morning

Alex Cupar

I am a BABCP accredited Cognitive-Behavioural Therapist. I have years of experience working in the private sector, as well as in the NHS. I have trained in clinical psychology and cognitive-behavioural therapy, and I have specialised in working with anxiety disorders and trauma at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, Kings College London. I am currently working at the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. I am experienced in using evidence-based treatment for anxiety disorders such a OCD, social anxiety, emetophobia, panic disorder, generalised anxiety, health anxiety and PTSD. I am particularly passionate for working with OCD and Social Anxiety. I regularly supervise CBT trainees. My approach to therapy is compassionate and focused on building a trustworthy therapeutic alliance to support change. I strongly believe each client is an expert in their story and my role is to facilitate exploration and bringing them closer to their goals by using my therapeutic expertise.

Working hours: Monday morning, Monday evening, Thursday evening

Valentina Trotta

I am an HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist who is passionate about supporting people with anxiety at different stages of life. For 7 years, I have specialised in working with young people with OCD, as part of the National and Specialist CAMHS OCD, BDD and Related Disorders Service at the Maudsley Hospital. I enjoy publishing research and providing training and supervision to professionals across the UK. In therapy, I use CBT with an emphasis on exposure and response prevention (ERP) to treat OCD and anxiety disorders (including emetophobia, health anxiety, social anxiety, specific phobias and separation anxiety). I am experienced in adapting treatment for autistic young people. My work also involves working closely with parents who are experiencing anxiety, or who are supporting their child to overcome their fears. I am aware that therapy can be particularly scary for young people and I aim to provide a kind, compassionate space for them to work towards meaningful and sustainable changes in their lives.

Working hours: Monday evening, Thursday morning

Cilem Hussain

I am BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist. I trained at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, Kings College London. I have worked in mental health for over a decade and have a passion for helping people with anxiety. I work with all anxiety disorders including general anxiety, panic, specific phobias , OCD, PTSD, health anxiety, social anxiety, and BDD. I also work with people experiencing depression. I enjoy the variety in my work, however I have a particular interest in OCD and PTSD. I love seeing the transition my clients experience through therapy, and teaching them ways to respond to their anxiety in a way that is empowering to them. I endeavour to help my clients feel comfortable in their sessions with a laid-back approach, and strive to build a strong alliance, ensuring we work together as a team to reach their therapy goals.  

 Working hours: Tuesday evening, Thursday morning

Emily Gardner

I’m a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, fully accredited with the BABCP. I trained at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King’s College London, and have worked for the NHS for over 8 years. During this time, I’ve worked for several psychological therapy services across London, including the Centre for Anxiety Disorders and Trauma. I’m experienced in tailoring evidence-based treatments for anxiety disorders, such as phobias, health anxiety, generalised anxiety disorder, social anxiety, and PTSD. I have a particular interest in treating OCD, panic disorder and emetophobia. I truly enjoy my work and take pride in seeing how much my clients benefit from therapy. I work hard to create a therapeutic space where people feel listened to, understood, and supported. I believe that through a compassionate, structured approach, people can make the changes needed to achieve their goals and transform their lives.

Working hours: Tuesday afternoon and evening, Wednesday daytime

Dr Katie Lang

I am a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist currently working at a National and Specialist clinic within the South London & Maudsley NHS Trust, providing specialist assessment and evidence-based treatment to children and young people with OCD, BDD and related conditions. I completed my doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN), and prior to this completed a PhD in Psychological Medicine also at the IoPPN. My research has focused on improving existing or developing new psychological treatments and I have contributed to numerous peer-reviewed publications and book chapters through this work. I am a friendly and approachable person who is incredibly passionate about working with people with anxiety, in particular OCD, to help them to develop techniques to overcome their difficulties and improve their lives.

Working hours: Tuesday late afternoon / early evening

Emily Hall

I am a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, fully accredited with the BABCP. I trained at Royal Holloway University and at University College London. I have worked for the NHS since 2015 in a variety of roles in both local and specialist services. Following my training I worked in a local primary mental health care team where I worked with depression, self-esteem difficulties and anxiety disorders. I also have a keen interest in working with the management of long-term health conditions and worked in collaboration with our diabetes, cardiac and pulmonary teams. I now work at the Centre for Anxiety Disorders and Trauma (CADAT) at the Maudsley hospital where I deliver specialist CBT for people with anxiety disorders. I’m experienced in tailoring evidence-based treatments for anxiety disorders, such as phobias, health anxiety, generalised anxiety disorder, social anxiety, and PTSD. I have a particular interest in treating OCD, generalised anxiety and BDD. Alongside my clinical work I have also supported in the training of new clinicians at UCL. I enjoy the collaborative approach of CBT and love to see the benefits people can make throughout their therapy sessions and beyond.

Working hours: Wednesday morning and evening

Dr Chiara Calissano

I am an HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist with 7 years’ experience working in NHS mental health services. I completed my doctoral training at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London. I have worked with adults and young people with a wide range of difficulties, and I have a particular interest in working with anxiety disorders such as OCD, Social Anxiety, Phobias, and PTSD by using a CBT approach. I find this work very rewarding as I love seeing my clients getting better through therapy, by developing an understanding of how their difficulties developed and what maintains them and learning skills to overcome them. I currently work at South London and the Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust in the national & specialist child and adolescent eating disorder service, where I use models such as Family Therapy for anorexia (FT-AN) and CBT for eating disorders to support young people and their families in their journey towards recovery. I am a friendly and approachable person; I value creating a safe and collaborative relationships with my clients to make them feel listened, understood and encouraged to challenge themselves in order to achieve their goals. I strongly believe in the effectiveness of evidence-based approaches to empower people to overcome their difficulties and improve their quality of life.

Working hours: Monday and Tuesday evening, from 6pm

Kieran Carty

I am BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist and currently work in an NHS mental health trust. I trained at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, Kings College London with the guidance of some of the country’s leading experts on mental health interventions. I have worked in mental health for over 8 years specialising in depression and anxiety and treat most anxiety disorders including generalised anxiety, panic, OCD, health anxiety, social anxiety. I also specialise in working with people experiencing depression and low self-esteem. I have a particular interest in working with generalised anxiety, social anxiety, panic disorder, health anxiety, and depression. In my approach, I aim to ensure that a solid partnership is developed between me and the people I support. In the past this has helped to get people to a place where they feel equipped to make informed positive choices about how to manage their emotional distress using all of the techniques I have been trained in. This approach has allowed me to maintain a strong commitment to helping people work towards improving their quality of life in a consistent and sustainable way.

 Working hours: Wednesday morning from 8-10am evenings from 6-9pm, Thursday from 8-10am and 3-6pm, Friday morning from 7-9am

Josefine Lange

I am a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist and BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist. I completed my training as a Psychologist in Germany and trained as a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist in the UK, working in both private and NHS mental health services. I also undertook additional training in providing supervision and evidence-based CBT interventions for long-term health conditions. One of my previous roles was within a primary care psychological therapy service where I provided individual and group CBT for people with depression, and a wide range of anxiety disorders (including OCD, GAD, PTSD, social anxiety, health anxiety, BDD, panic disorder and specific phobias). I am currently working at the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, where I further specialise in CBT for anxiety disorders, in particular OCD and PTSD. I am passionate about providing Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and draw in my therapeutic work on other related therapeutic approaches such as Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I strongly believe in a compassionate and person-centred approach, in which I understand you as the expert of your experiences. By offering you my expertise in evidence based psychological interventions whilst creating a safe space in which we can build a strong therapeutic alliance, I wish to work with you towards your goals as a team to enable you to make the changes that are meaningful to you.

Working hours: Monday and Wednesday evening, 5-7pm

Sherene Olusesi

My name is Sherene and I am an a fully qualified and BABCP Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and EMDR therapist.

I have worked in mental health for over 10 years in a variety of settings including primary and secondary care, Higher Education and specialist services such as Psychosis, Eating Disorders and Forensic services. I have a particular interest in working with anxiety including GAD, OCD, social anxiety and PTSD. I am experienced in working with young people as I have worked in University Counselling Services for 4 years.

I offer a flexible and collaborative approach to therapy as I believe that individuals are the expert of their experience. My aims are that together we can understand and work through the clients challenges so that they can reach their goals for therapy. 

I am able to offer a clear and practical approach to understanding anxiety-related difficulties experienced in the ‘here and now’. 

Working hours: Thursday evening 5-8pm, Friday morning 9am-2pm

Dr Jess Simmonds

I am a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist and BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. I have also completed an MSc in Mental Health Studies and a Postgraduate Certificate in Low Intensity CBT interventions. I have over 10 years' experience of working in primary, secondary and specialist NHS services using CBT interventions for a range of mental health difficulties. I currently work with people with trauma related difficulties in an NHS service in South London and previously worked in a residential unit for people with severe and enduring anxiety disorders at the Bethlem Hospital. I have completed research and published articles on eating disorders, OCD and CBT interventions. I have a particular interest in working with people with OCD, anxiety disorders and trauma related difficulties. I aim to create a collaborative, trusting and safe environment during therapy and enjoy working with people to help them meet their goals and make meaningful changes in their lives.  

Working hours: Thursday daytime from 9.30am, Thursday evening from 5pm

Dr Leng Song

I am a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist. I have over 10 years of experience working in the NHS in secondary and tertiary care with people with a range of psychological difficulties, including anxiety disorders. I have interests in helping people with OCD, health anxiety, social anxiety and phobias. I also have a keen interest in research around BDD and OCD; I recently finished a study that examined OCD and BDD symptoms in relation to trauma. I completed a PhD at University College London and subsequently completed my Doctorate in Clinical Psychologist at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience. I currently work at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust at a national specialist service. I am warm, supportive, and friendly therapist who strives to help people with anxiety disorders overcome their struggles.

Working hours: Monday evening