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• Face-to-face consultations
• Video and telephone consultations

About me

Can you tell me a bit about your background?
I've long been interested in people's stories and how we find meaning in our lives. After completing my undergraduate degree in psychology in Brighton, and working for several years as an assistant psychologist, I began my doctoral training. I completed my doctoral training in counselling psychology at City, University of London.

Over the past eight years, I've worked with young people and adults in a variety of settings in the NHS and charity sector. These settings include hospitals, outpatient and community settings. I'm currently working in the NHS part time.

What will it be like when I meet you?
I respect everyone comes to therapy for varied reasons and across stages of life. I strive to offer a warm, nonjudgemental therapeutic space to safely explore your experiences and difficulties. As a counselling psychologist, I greatly prioritise the therapeutic relationship as a vehicle for promoting positive change.

It's important that we work towards a shared understanding of your experience, and that you feel empowered when working towards your goals. I recognise that though we are individuals, we exist in complex social systems that shape our experience and sense of selves. I'm passionate about supporting clients to gain a better understanding of themselves and building emotional resilience.

What types of therapy do you use and what kind of difficulties do you help people with?
I favour an integrative approach to therapy. I think that there isn't a 'one size fits all' method when it comes to therapy. My view is different therapies can be useful to different people, at different times.

Drawing on my skills in psychodynamic, humanistic and cognitive behavioural therapies, I offer flexible and bespoke support to help gain greater insight into your specific difficulties. I make use of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), compassion focussed therapy (CFT), cognitive analytic therapy (CAT), and person centred therapy.

I've worked with clients experiencing low mood, anxiety, relationship difficulties (with oneself and others), burnout and post-traumatic stress.

What are you interests outside of psychology?
I enjoy a long run on the weekend with a good podcast on! I try to make it to the cinema, live gigs and eating out as much as I can � and try to burn it all off in hot yoga!

Areas of interest

Anxiety; Depression; Stress; Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD); Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD); Bipolar Disorder; Panic Disorder; Social Anxiety; Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD); Phobias; Eating Disorders; Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD); Schizophrenia; Borderline Personality Disorder; Insomnia; Grief and Loss; Addiction; Low Self-Esteem; Anger Management Issues; Relationship Problems. This list is not exhaustive.

Medical secretaries

• Mrs Larisa Popa
• 020 8936 7666
• contact@theoaktreepractice.com