About me
I am a consultant clinical psychologist (MSc, DClinPsy, PGCert) with over 14 years of experience in the field.
I offer sessions to adults with a range of challenges including anxiety, depression, OCD, perfectionism, generalized anxiety disorder, shame and self-criticism.
I also have in-depth experience working with individuals who identify or are diagnosed as neurodiverse.
A Respectful, Collaborative Space
Above all, I believe therapy should be a safe and respectful space. I strive to build a warm, collaborative relationship grounded in acceptance, inclusion, and genuine care. I welcome clients of all ages, backgrounds, genders, sexualities, and abilities.
My Therapeutic Approach
My work is centred around you—your values and goals. I take the time to understand what you'd like to achieve in therapy and tailor the technique and approach accordingly. Having trained as a clinical psychologist means that I am able to use a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
The main models that I use in my work are:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT )
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Narrative Therapy (NT)
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
Systemic therapy
We’ll work together to find the therapeutic style that feels like the right fit for you. While I typically work with individuals, I also welcome the involvement of partners or family members when it may be helpful to the therapeutic process.
Where I Work
Therapy sessions are available either in person at a central London location or online for greater flexibility. Please note that I’m currently unable to offer home visits.
Training, qualifications & experience
Experience
- Consultant Clinical Psychologist, South West London and St Georges NHS Trust (2022-Present)
- Principal Clinical Psychologist, South West London and St Georges NHS Trust (2020-2022)
- Senior Clinical Psychologist, NELFT (UK) (09/2018- 07/2020)
- Lecturer/Clinical Tutor Royal Holloway University of London (01/2017-09/2018)
- Simmons House Adolescent Unit, Whittington Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (10/2014-09/2018)
- OASIS Southwark and Lambeth, South London and Maudsley NHS FT, Clinical Psychologist (part-time) (12/2015-01/2017)
Education
- Postgraduate Certificate in Leadership of CYP-MH Services Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London 2023
- University of Reading Postgraduate Certificate in Supervision for Children and Young People's Mental Health (CYPMH) 2018
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) Royal Holloway University of London 2015
- MSc Mental Health Services and Population Research Institute of Psychiatry, King's College London (UK) 2011
- BSc (Hons) Psychology The University of Manchester 2010
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
Photos & videos
Fees
Health Insurance/EAP
When I work
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Further information
Selected publications
Schauman, O., MacLeod, A. K., Thornicroft, G., & Clement, S. (2019)
Mental illness-related discrimination: The role of self-devaluation and anticipated discrimination for decreased well-being. Stigma and Health, 4(1), 11.
McEvoy, P., Schauman, O., Mansell, W., & Morris, L. (2012)
The experience of recovery from the perspective of people with common mental health problems: Findings from a telephone survey. International journal of nursing studies, 49(11), 1375-1382.
Schauman, O & Mansell, W. (2012)
Processes Underlying Ambivalence in Help-seeking: The Loss of Valued Control Model. Clinical Psychology Science and Practice, 19(2), 107-124.
