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Specialises in

• Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)

• Psychotherapy

• Trauma focused CBT

Offers

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

About me

I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist offering psychological therapy to adult clients. I am deeply committed to my practice being trauma-informed, affirmative and inclusive for people of all genders, sexualities, relationship styles, racial identities, faiths and cultures.

I have particular expertise supporting people to rediscover meaning and a preferred sense of self in the context of significant life events and/or traumatic experiences, including navigating the intersection between physical health and emotional and relational wellbeing, as well as experiences of bereavement, loss and/or relationship breakdown. I often work with people experiencing high levels of anxiety, self-criticism, low self-esteem and/or shame, as well as people who are (peri-)menopausal, experiencing psychosexual difficulties (such as low desire, vulvodynia, vaginismus, erection difficulties and early ejaculation), living with a sexual health condition (such as HIV, genital herpes or HPV), and/or wanting to rediscover intimacy following unwanted sexual experiences.

I have worked clinically in the NHS for more than 15 years and am currently Lead Psychologist for the largest HIV and Sexual Health Service in London. I am trained in a range of different evidence-based psychological therapies, which I draw upon integratively to support my clients enhance their relational and/or sexual wellbeing and, more broadly, connect with what they value.

For the first ten years of my career, before pursuing clinical psychology, I trained and worked as a qualified lawyer in London. I am therefore also uniquely placed to support people navigating the demands of, and their relationship with, such 'big systems' roles.

In all my work, my key aim is to create a compassionate, respectful and empowering relational space with you so that we are able to focus effectively on what is most meaningful for you.

Areas of interest

Adult clients; low self-esteem, anxiety and self-doubt; (peri)menopause-informed; trauma-informed; burnout and overwhelm; parenting dilemmas; values-based living; sexual difficulties; low libido; erection difficulties; vulval pain; unwanted sexual experiences; early ejaculation; painful sex; sexual confidence; intimacy and connection; vaginismus; LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy; living with HIV; living with HSV (herpes); stigma, discrimination and marginalisation; depression; navigating relationships; adjustment to health conditions; understanding the relationships between physical, systemic and emotional wellbeing; exploration of intersectional identities; awareness of ways race, culture, gender, sexuality and culture intersect.

Specialist interests and expertise in the following physical conditions

• Gynaecological disorders

Medical secretaries

• Dr Natalie Coope
• Hurst Therapy Centre 133 High Street 2nd Floor Hurstpierpoint West Sussex BN6 9PU
• 07838 262013
• drnataliecoope@proton.me