About me
As a Chartered Clinical Psychologist I provide a London clinic and international support for those struggling with their mental health. I have extensive experience in working with individuals across the life span and with a wide range of different mental health difficulties such as depression, anxiety, OCD, panic, trauma etc. More specifically I offer support for reproductive mental health.
Reproductive Mental Health
I specialise in supporting women navigating the emotional, psychological, and relational challenges associated with reproductive health. My practice offers a calm, confidential space for women experiencing fertility difficulties, pregnancy loss, gynaecological conditions, hormonal changes, and the complex feelings that can accompany reproductive or pelvic surgery.
I work with women at all stages of their reproductive journey—including those preparing for, recovering from, or adapting to life after surgeries such as hysterectomy, myomectomy, endometriosis excision, ovarian surgery, and procedures related to fertility treatment. Whether you are facing anxiety, grief, identity concerns, trauma, body-image worries, or disruptions to intimacy and relationships, therapy can provide the space to process and rebuild.
My Approach
My therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practice. I draw on approaches such as:
- Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) for self-criticism, shame, and adjustment
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for anxiety, health-related worry, and mood difficulties
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for navigating uncertainty and change
- Trauma-informed therapy for medical trauma, invasive procedures, and difficult reproductive histories.
- I work sensitively in a private and sensitive environment with clients who have experienced repeated medical interventions, long decision-making pathways, or complex emotions around reproductive identity. My goal is to help you feel grounded, supported, and empowered during what can be a deeply personal and often isolating process.
Areas of Specialism
- Fertility challenges & assisted reproduction (IVF, ICSI, donor pathways)
- Pregnancy loss, recurrent miscarriage, & termination for medical reasons
Endometriosis, adenomyosis, PCOS, and chronic pelvic pain - Pre- and post-operative emotional support for reproductive or gynaecological surgery
- Menstrual health–related distress
- Navigating early menopause or surgical menopause
- Medical anxiety, needle phobia, and trauma related to healthcare settings
- Relationship and intimacy concerns connected to reproductive health
What to Expect
Clients often seek therapy with me when they feel overwhelmed, unheard in medical settings, disconnected from their body, or uncertain about the future.
Together, we work at a pace that feels right for you, making space for both the psychological and physical dimensions of your experience.
Appointments are available in person in central London or online for women across the UK.
If you’d like to explore whether this therapeutic approach is right for you, you’re welcome to contact me for an initial consultation.
ADHD Assessments
Alongside therapy I offer formal ADHD assessments, reports and supported therapeutic treatment plans and medication signposted. These can be offered over video or face-to-face. Please make contact for full pricing.
Training, qualifications & experience
Experience:
I currently work with adults experiencing a wide range of psychological and emotional difficulties both in the NHS and in private practice. I have worked with people who have experienced difficulties such as: depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, interpersonal difficulties, panic attacks and many more.
Qualifications:
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (D. Clin. Psy)
- MSc Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging
- BSc Psychology
Training:
- Cognitive Analytical Therapy within Physical Health: 2-day course, Catalyse.
- Compassion Focused Therapy for Trauma: 2-day course, online training
- HCR-20 Violence Risk Assessment Training: 1 day course, Ashworth High Secure Hospital
- SVR-20 Sexual Violence Risk Assessment Training: 1 day course, Ashworth High Secure Hospital
- ADHD Assessment & Management Training, Private ADHD
- ADOS Training - Pearsons
Publications:
Peer Review Journals:
Yankouskaya, A., Boughey, A., McCagh, J., Neal, A., de Bezenac, C., & Davies, S. J. (2019). Illness perception mediates the relationship between the severity of symptoms and perceived health status in patients with Behcet disease. JCR: Journal of Clinical Rheumatology, 25(8), 319-324.
Under Review:
- Boughey, A., Campbell, Sophie., Khodabukus, A., & Mason, S. (Under Review).
- Qualified Nurses Experience of Working in Palliative Care; A Systematic Review.
- Boughey, A., Campbell, Sophie., Khodabukus, A., & Mason, S. (Under Review). Finding Meaning in End-of-Life Care. An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis Study of Acute Palliative Care Nurses.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The HCPC are an independent, UK-wide health regulator. They set standards of professional training, performance and conduct for 16 professions.
They keep a register of health professionals who meet their standards, and they take action if registered health professionals fall below those standards. They were created by a piece of legislation called the Health Professions Order 2001.
Registration means that a health professional meets national standards for their professional training, performance and conduct.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£300.00 - £1,000.00
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Therapy - £300 per appointment
ADHD Assessments - £1000 full assessment, report and signposting. Any on going therapy there after would be at the above therapy cost.
ADOS Assessment Autism - £500 - an hour assessment, report and signposting.
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